What to Do After a Red Lobster Restaurant Accident in West Palm Beach

If you’ve sustained injuries at a Red Lobster - whether from slipping on a wet floor, tripping in dim lighting, or falling in the parking lot - you might have rights under Florida premises liability law. These accidents can lead to serious harm, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and residual pain or disability. You don’t have to face that alone. Call Wolfson & Leon at 561-997-7558 for a free case review. Our West Palm Beach attorneys help injured victims across Palm Beach County pursue fair compensation.

If you were hurt on the property of a Red Lobster location in West Palm Beach or nearby, Florida’s premises liability laws may apply. These laws hold property owners accountable when unsafe conditions cause harm. To pursue a claim, you’ll generally need to show that:

• A hazardous condition existed
• The restaurant or property owner knew or should have known about it
• They failed to address or warn about it
• That hazard directly led to your injury

Because Red Lobster locations often see heavy traffic and complex layouts, proving liability can require a detailed investigation into inspection routines, maintenance records, and lighting or cleaning logs.

Red Lobster’s high volume of diners, food service areas, and shared spaces can give rise to many hazards. Some of the most frequent causes of injuries include:

• Slips on spilled liquids or grease in entryways, near kitchen doors, or around bar areas
• Trips over uneven flooring, mats, rugs, or abrupt changes in surface height
• Structural failures or broken fixtures, such as unstable chairs, cracked booths, or collapsing tables
• Falls in parking lots or walkways caused by potholes, cracked sidewalks, or puddles
• Insufficient lighting in dining areas, stairwells, or external walkways
• Delayed maintenance and oversight during peak hours or late-night shifts

Even a small oversight, such as an unmarked spill or a burnt-out exterior bulb, can trigger a serious accident when conditions are busy.

Here are a few Red Lobster locations in the Palm Beach region:

• 2201 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
• 6638 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467
• 700 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Because many of these sites have large parking lots, multiple entrances, and indoor/outdoor walkways, hazards can occur both inside and outside the building.

Florida law imposes a duty on restaurant and business owners to maintain safe premises. That duty includes:

• Regularly inspecting the property for hazards
• Correcting or reducing risks in a timely manner
• Providing warnings where hazards can’t be immediately resolved

If these duties are breached and cause harm, injured parties may pursue a claim for damages. Successful cases often depend on proving that the dangerous condition existed long enough for reasonable people to notice and address it.

If you were seriously hurt at Red Lobster or any other restaurant, seeking help from a premises liability lawyer in Palm Beach County can be critical when protecting your right to compensation.

In March 2023, Florida updated its law on negligence, which directly affects injury claims:

• Under the old rule: Even if you were 99% at fault, you could recover the remaining 1%.
• Under the new rule: Recovery is barred if you're found more than 50% at fault. If your fault is 50% or less, your award gets lowered by your share of blame.

This is important because restaurants or insurers may claim you share fault. If you're determined to be more than 50% responsible, you could lose your right to recover anything at all.

Following the steps below can help protect your legal claim and health:

• Report the incident right away to a manager and request an incident report
• Take photographs or video of the scene, hazard, and your injuries
• Gather contact information (names, phone numbers) from witnesses
• Seek medical attention promptly (even injuries that seem minor can get worse over time)
• Preserve evidence: damaged clothing, shoes, receipts, medical records
• Contact a Florida slip and fall attorney who understands the new fault rules and can guide you

Restaurant-related incidents can cause a wide range of injuries, including:

• Sprains, strains, and ligament tears
• Broken bones or fractures
• Head trauma or concussions
• Back, neck, or spinal injuries, including herniated discs
• Soft tissue damage (muscles, tendons)
• Devastating injuries - such as paralysis or long-term disability

Even injuries that appear mild at first can evolve into serious conditions if not properly treated.

If negligence is proven, you may be eligible to recover:

• Medical expenses - emergency care, surgeries, therapy, prescriptions
• Lost wages or reduced earning potential
• Pain and suffering - includes physical pain, mental anguish, emotional distress
• Permanent impairment or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The values depend on the severity of your injury, medical costs, and the degree to which negligence can be established.

Trying to manage your restaurant accident injury claim alone can be risky. Attorneys bring key advantages:

• Deep understanding of Florida premises liability law, especially post-2023 updates
• Negotiation strength against insurance adjusters seeking to settle low
• Ability to identify all responsible parties - not just the restaurant, but property owners or contractors
• Accurate valuation of damages, factoring in long-term effects
• Showing seriousness: having a lawyer often signals you are prepared to litigate

At Wolfson & Leon, we’ve represented injured individuals throughout West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. We know how to take on large restaurant chains and insurance companies to obtain just results.

Slip-and-fall accidents, trips, and falls in dimly lit walkways or parking areas at Red Lobster can cause long-term consequences. Don’t delay in protecting your rights.

Call 561-997-7558 today for a free consultation with Wolfson & Leon. Give yourself the best chance at a full recovery and let us take on the fight to secure the compensation you deserve.