Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
A New York mother and daughter team has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Wendy’s International Inc. and Westbury Properties, LLC, after sustaining serious injuries at their local fast-food restaurant.
The mother and her 11-year-old daughter were exiting the restaurant on Dec. 4 when they were struck by the vehicle of an elderly driver. The pair was pinned to the wall of the restaurant, crushing their legs and resulting in multiple fractures, excruciating pain and costly medical treatment.
Two months later, the mother is still confined to a wheelchair while the daughter is able to walk again.
Now, the mother has filed a multimillion dollar personal injury lawsuit against Wendy’s and the driver of the car with the hopes of recovering just financial compensation for the damages suffered from this life changing accident.
The woman’s claim not only names the cause of the accident as the driver’s negligence, but also claims that the restaurant was careless with their safety precautions. The fast-food location only installed curb stops and signs after the accident occurred.
While Wendy’s did issue a statement of regret following the accident, they did not address any specifics associated with the pending lawsuit.
Personal injury lawsuits can be filed by victims who were injured as a direct result of another person or entity’s negligence. The mother and daughter team in this case are seeking full and fair compensation for their pain and suffering, which is entitled to them by law. When filing a personal injury claim, victims may recover for various damages including lost wages, costs associated with all medical treatments and physical and emotional pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to someone else’s reckless actions or negligent behavior, a personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights.
A Tampa Bay Injury Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help victims throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties who have suffered an injury because of another person’s carelessness. You should not have to accumulate debts or dip into your hard earned savings because someone else failed to follow the law and act with reasonable care. We work on a contingent basis, meaning you will owe us nothing until we have won your case. For more information on how we can help you through this difficult time in your life, contact us today online or call 813-221-3200.