Fort Lauderdale Starbucks Accident Lawyer

Did you slip on a wet floor when you stopped for Starbucks coffee? Were you badly hurt in a Starbucks parking lot fall? Stressed over the medical bills that keep piling up that you can't afford? Is money tight because you can't return to work until healed?

When you suffer a significant injury while visiting a Fort Lauderdale Starbucks, knowing what your legal rights are can be critical. If you were seriously hurt at Starbucks, we encourage you to contact Wolfson & Leon for a free, no-obligation review of your case. You can learn more when you contact Wolfson & Leon today at (954) 530-3918.

Some Starbucks are standalone stores. Other times, you can find Starbucks tucked inside of retail stores, hotels, or other businesses. You can find several Starbucks locations throughout Fort Lauderdale, including:

• 350 Las Olas Blvd
• 601 S. Andrews Avenue
• 1150 South Federal Highway
• 1600 South Andrews Avenue (inside Broward Health Medical Center)
• 921 SE 17^th Street
• 2141 E. Sunrise Blvd (inside the Macy’s at Galleria)
• 2519 E. Sunrise Blvd.
• 2890 West Broward Blvd
• 3030 Holiday Drive (inside the Harbor Beach Resort)
• 3200 N Federal Highway (inside Target)

Starbucks sells merchandise, sandwiches, and muffins; however, approximately 79% of the company’s revenue comes from beverage sales. Given the high volume of coffee, tea, and beverage sales, it’s no wonder that slips and falls are among the most common accidents that happen at Starbucks.

Customers may slip and fall at a Fort Lauderdale Starbucks due to:

• Spilled coffee, tea, or other beverages
• Leaking refrigerators
• Greasy food or sauces dropped onto the floor
• Store entrances that become wet from splashing rain or water tracked in on the shoes of other customers
• Sinks or toilets that leak
• Mats or rugs that aren’t affixed to the floor may slide when stepped on

Store managers and employees should take reasonable measures to ensure the floors and walkways are safe. When Starbucks’ employees mop or clean floors, they need to make sure they have posted signs warning customers that the floors might be wet.

Beyond slips and falls, there are other ways customers could be hurt while visiting a Fort Lauderdale Starbucks.

• Parking lots with slippery painted parking lines, broken or cracked pavement, dips, or potholes can be a tripping hazard. Overgrown bushes or trees could lead to a trip-and-fall if they cover up curbs or other elevations in the parking lot. Customers may also trip over ramps or speedbumps that aren’t marked.
• Lighting: Exterior lighting that is dim or broken may lead to a trip-and-fall accident if the customer can’t see possible hazards. Bad lighting could also lead to increased criminal activity in the parking lot or behind the store.
• Drive-thru: Pedestrians walking through or in front of the drive-thru lane could be struck as drivers pull out.

Starbucks and other places of business must follow Florida's premises liability laws and keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. Starbucks' owners and operators should regularly inspect their property, repair known hazards, and notify customers of risks they know about or should have known about.

When Starbucks owners or operators don’t take reasonable steps to maintain a safe property, they may be found negligent in their responsibilities if they suffer serious injuries. As such, you might be compensated for your medical bills and missed paychecks if you can't work until you've recovered. If the damage is permanent, you might be awarded compensation if your ability to earn a living has been compromised. In addition, you might be compensated for the non-economic costs the accident had on your life, like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.

Big companies like Starbucks often rely on their legal and insurance teams to keep costs low when an accident happens. If you get hurt at Starbucks, you might receive a settlement offer. You might want to just close the matter and move on. Yet if you don't take the time to understand your legal rights, you might find that you've accepted a settlement offer that's far less than what you were entitled to – or need.

At Wolfson & Leon, our Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys advocate for their clients. We understand the difficulty that a severe injury can place on your family, and we work vigorously to reach the best settlement feasible on your behalf.

If you were severely hurt at a Fort Lauderdale Starbucks, we invite you to contact us today at (954) 530-3918. Since 1963, Wolfson & Leon has proudly served clients throughout the South Florida area, including, but not limited to, those living in the following Broward County towns and communities such as Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Cooper City, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Coral Springs, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Davie, Margate, North Lauderdale, Rio Vista, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Miramar, Pompano Beach, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston, and Wilton Manors