West Palm Beach Starbucks Accident Lawyer

Were you badly hurt while visiting a West Palm Beach Starbucks? Did you hurt your back or break a bone in a fall at Starbucks? Or were you struck by a driver who didn't see you as they pulled away from the drive-thru window?

When you are on a mission to get Starbucks coffee on your way to work or during your break, the last thing on your mind is getting hurt. Yet, with so many people visiting Starbucks daily, getting hurt can be more likely than you might think.

If you suffered a severe injury while visiting Starbucks, it’s a good idea to speak with a West Palm Beach accident lawyer. When your injuries were caused by negligence on behalf of the store’s owner or operator, you shouldn’t be left to pay the price.

Learn more about your legal rights when hurt at Starbucks by contacting the West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers Wolfson & Leon at (561) 997-7558 today for a free consultation.

If you've ever stopped into Starbucks on your way to work or during lunch, you see first-hand how busy this coffee shop can be. Whether you want a premium cup of coffee or a specialty-crafted beverage, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for at Starbucks. Its Pumpkin Spice Lattes are so popular – they sell over 4 million drinks yearly, and this seasonal drink boasts over 110K followers on its Twitter account.

Some Starbucks locations are freestanding locations that may have a drive-thru lane. Other locations are inside retail stores like Target or at the Palm Beach International Airport. You can find several Starbucks locations in West Palm Beach, including:

• 226 Clematis Street
• 701 South Rosemary Avenue
• 300 Pembrook Place
• 2715 S Dixie Highway
• 1760 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd (inside Target)
• 1815 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
• 4380 Forest Hill Blvd

While Starbucks sells muffins, sandwiches, and snacks, most people visit Starbucks for coffee or other beverages. Accidents can quickly happen due to the high volume of customers and the fast pace of Starbucks' service.

Common ways people can get hurt while visiting Starbucks include:

• Spilled drinks or dropped food
• Leaking sinks or toilets
• Loose floor mats that slide when stepped on
• Water tracked in from the outside
• Torn rugs or mats
• Furniture that is left on the walkways
• Parking lots with broken pavement or dips
• Poorly designed parking lots or drive-thru lanes
• Dim lighting inside or outside of the store

Premise liability laws in Florida require the owners and operators of Starbucks or other businesses to maintain a reasonably safe property for visitors. If they fail to take necessary steps to ensure safety and you get hurt, the property owner or operator may be negligent.

Yet even if you get hurt at Starbucks, it doesn’t always mean you can pursue damages under premises liability. Your purpose for being on the property determines the standard of care you are owed.

• Invitee: An invited guest has a business purpose for being on the property. Customers, delivery drivers, or repair technicians are usually on the property to conduct business. As such, they are owed the highest level of care. So, the property owner or operator should regularly inspect the property and fix known hazards. If the repairs can’t be done timely or there are hidden dangers the owner or operator should have been aware of, the invitee must be notified.
• Licensee: A licensee is often on the property for social reasons, such as someone visiting a friend at work. Licensees are afforded a similar standard of care; however, owners or operators aren't obligated to notify them of hidden or potential dangers that haven't been identified.
• Trespasser: Since they are not permitted to be on the property, trespassers are owed the lowest level of care. Owners and operators may be responsible for warning people of potentially hazardous conditions that could cause injury depending on the facts.

If you were gravely hurt at Starbucks, you might have a premise liability claim when you can prove the following:

• The Starbucks owner or operator owed you a standard of care,
• The level of care owed to you was breached,
• You suffered injury because of this breach, and
• You endured economic and non-economic damage.

Large companies like Starbucks rely on their lawyers and insurance company to keep their loss payouts as low as possible. So, if you get hurt at a West Palm Beach Starbucks, it's likely that you could receive a settlement offer. Remember that a fast settlement is often a way for the company to keep its costs low. Settling fast may not be in your best interest.

Instead, speaking with a West Palm Beach accident lawyer is a good idea. Based on the circumstances around your accident, you might be entitled to more than what you are being offered. If you suffered a significant injury because Starbucks was negligent, you might be compensated for your medical costs, lost paychecks, and pain and suffering.

Protect your rights when you've been seriously hurt at Starbucks by calling Wolfson & Leon today for a free, no-obligation case review. Have questions about filing a claim or want learn more about your legal rights? Call Wolfson & Leon at (561) 997-7558 today.

Since 1963, Wolfson & Leon serves clients throughout South Florida, including, but not limited to, those in the following places: Palm Beach County including Palm Beach, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Greenacres, Jupiter, Lantana, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Westgate, and West Palm Beach.