Miami Subway Restaurant Accident Lawyer

Were you badly hurt when you slipped on a wet floor inside a Miami Subway restaurant? Did you suffer painful injuries when you fell in the Subway parking lot? If you were gravely hurt while dining at Subway, you may find it helpful to speak with a Miami restaurant accident attorney.

You might be compensated for the damage you've suffered depending on what caused the accident and how severe your injuries are. Find out more when you call a Miami Subway restaurant accident lawyer today at (305) 285-1115.

Badly Hurt in a Subway Restaurant in Miami?

The idea behind Subway restaurants began when 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck formed a partnership to open a submarine sandwich shop. The partners opened the first Subway sandwich shop in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1965. The Subway brand soon became known for its fresh ingredients and affordable prices.

There are over 50 Subway locations in the greater Miami area. You can find a Subway restaurant at:

• West Gables Shopping Center at 7204 SW 24^th Street
• The Loft Downtown Condominiums at 240 NE 3 Street
• Mall of the Americas at 7795 W. Flagler Street
• Sunset West Shopping Center at 8768 Sunset Drive
• Chevron Gas Station at 2545 NW 42 Avenue

When you stop in to pick up a freshly-made sandwich or salad, the last thing on your mind is getting hurt at Subway. However, these busy eateries can pose hazards you may not be aware of, such as:

• Wet floors and other slip-and-fall hazards: Spilled drinks or sauces can leave floors slick if not cleaned promptly. Customers could slip on the residue left from vegetables or other food dropped on the floor and stepped on. Customers could also slip if the store's entrance is wet from the rain or on bathroom floors, which become damp from leaking toilets or sinks. Customers can also get hurt if they step on a floor mat that slides out from under them.
• Trips and falls: Subway restaurants with uneven floors or thresholds could pose a tripping hazard. Sidewalks or other exterior walkways with breaks or crumbling pavement could cause someone to trip and fall.
• Parking lot accidents: A Subway parking lot can be dangerous for customers. A poorly maintained lot with potholes, dips, or other breaks in the asphalt or pavement might lead to a slip- or trip-and-fall. Visitors may also trip over elevation changes that aren’t clearly marked, such as ramps and speed bumps. The paint used to mark crosswalks, parking spots, and loading zones can become slippery when it rains outside if it doesn’t contain non-slip materials. If overgrown bushes or poorly placed signs block a driver's view, cars might strike customers as they travel through the lot.
• Lack of security: A Subway restaurant with dim or broken exterior lighting in its parking lot or exterior walkways may place customers in harm’s way of criminal activity.

Can I Seek Compensation if Hurt in a Subway Restaurant in Miami?

Business owners are expected to follow Florida's premises liability laws and provide their customers with a standard level of care. Owners and operators should take reasonable steps to inspect their stores to remedy known hazards or inform patrons of the danger if it still needs to be fixed. Plus, Subway store owners and operators should warn their customers of possible dangers they should have known about.

The restaurant's owner or operator could be liable for the injuries you've suffered if they didn't take the appropriate measures to keep you and other visitors safe. If you were gravely hurt and can prove that negligence on behalf of the owner or operator caused your injuries, you could be compensated for the cost of your medical care and wages lost because you were unable to go back to work until you healed.

If the damage you've suffered leaves you with permanent injuries, you could be compensated for your future medical needs, like in-home help or modifications to your home, loss of future earnings, as well as non-economic damages, like post-traumatic stress disorder, pain, and suffering, and loss of consortium.

The Complicated Nature of a Subway Restaurant Accident in Miami

Under Florida's premises liability laws, Subway and other business owners, operators, and other responsible parties must keep their property safe for invited guests. If they fail to do so, you might be compensated if you are badly hurt. However, seeking compensation when you've been seriously injured may be more challenging than you might think.

• You must establish a defensible claim that shows you were owed a level of care by the store’s owner, operator, or another responsible party that was breached. Even if you’ve been gravely hurt, your injuries may not be enough to recover compensation if you cannot prove negligence.
• Identifying the responsible parties can be challenging as there may be more than one party. In some cases, a landlord, property manager, or an outside contractor, like a construction company or landscaper, could share responsibility for the accident.

Premises liability claims involving Subway can be complicated. To understand what legal options might be possible, it’s a good idea to seek legal help from a Miami restaurant accident lawyer as soon as you can.

Why Call a Miami Accident Lawyer if Hurt at a Subway Restaurant?

At the Law Offices of Wolfson & Leon, our Miami restaurant accident lawyers vigorously defend the rights of people hurt at Subway and other business establishments. We know how painful and frustrating it can be when you are severely injured, mainly because someone else was negligent. We are here to help. We urge you to contact us today for a free and confidential case consultation.

If you choose to pursue a lawsuit to seek compensation, our Miami Subway restaurant accident lawyers work for you under a contingency agreement. You only pay for our legal help if we settle your case. Find out more when you call Wolfson & Leon today for a free case review at (305) 285-1115.

At the Law Offices of Wolfson & Leon, we proudly service clients throughout South Florida, including those in such communities of Miami-Dade County as Miami, Coral Gables, Coral Terrace, South Miami, Sunset, Three Lakes, Palmetto Bay, Leisure City, Princeton, Glenvar Heights, Westchester, Allapattah, Miami Beach, South Beach, Key Biscayne, West Miami, Kendall, Tamiami, Kendall Lakes, Fontainebleau, Olympia Heights, Cutler Bay, Country Walk, Homestead, Florida City, Pinecrest, and The Hammocks.

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