Whenever you are a patron at a restaurant, bar or club in California, the premises owner has certain responsibilities to keep you safe. This means that they must do whatever is reasonably in their power to provide a safe space that is free of hazards. If their venue is not safe for one reason or another, they have a duty to immediately fix the issue or to close the premises until the hazard has been eliminated.
If you were recently injured at an establishment such as a club, restaurant or bar, it is important that you take the time to reflect on what happened.
If you can prove that a property owner’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation for both out-of-pocket expenses that resulted from your injuries and for any pain and suffering you suffered.
Can I still file a claim if I was intoxicated at the time of the injury?
If you consumed alcohol prior to the accident, it is entirely possible that being under the influence affected your physical abilities or judgement. However, if you were extremely intoxicated, you could make the argument that the establishment should not have been serving you to the point that you were at risk of causing injury to yourself.
Additionally, an establishment serving alcohol should make sure that their premises is safe enough for individuals who consume alcohol. For example, the stairwells should be well lit and there should never be spills or broken glass on the floor.
If you were injured at a bar, restaurant or club near Woodland Hills and you believe that a hazardous or dangerous premises caused or contributed to your injuries, it is important to explore your legal options.
