McDonalds Slip and Fall Incident? 20 Reasons You Might Have A Claim

McDonalds gets sued a lot, especially for slip and falls. Reviewing lawsuits filed against McDonalds since 1990, here is a list of 20 reasons why customers at the Golden Arches might have a lawsuit against them for a negligent fall:

  1. Wet or Greasy Floors: Spilled drinks, food debris, or recently mopped floors can create slippery conditions.
  2. Uneven Surfaces: Cracked or uneven flooring, loose tiles, or damaged carpets pose tripping hazards.
  3. Inadequate Lighting: Poorly lit areas can make it difficult to see potential hazards.
  4. Lack of Warning Signs: Failure to place warning signs around wet floors or other hazards can contribute to accidents.
  5. Insufficient Staffing: Inadequate staffing can lead to delayed cleanup of spills and debris.
  6. Improper Maintenance: Failure to conduct regular inspections and maintenance can result in hazardous conditions.
  7. Food and Drink Spills: Common occurrences of spills from food and beverages that are not promptly cleaned up.
  8. Condiment Spills: Spilled ketchup, mustard, and other condiments can create slippery surfaces.
  9. Ice and Snow: In colder climates, ice and snow tracked in from outside can cause falls.
  10. Cluttered Walkways: Obstacles and clutter in walkways can lead to trips and falls.
  11. Loose Mats or Rugs: Mats or rugs that are not properly secured can cause people to trip.
  12. Poorly Designed Layout: Store layouts that create bottlenecks or obstructions can increase the risk of accidents.
  13. Inadequate Training: Employees who are not properly trained in safety procedures may overlook hazards.
  14. High Customer Traffic: High volume of customers can lead to more frequent spills and debris.
  15. Lack of Surveillance: Inadequate surveillance can result in delayed response to accidents.
  16. Defective Flooring: Flooring materials that are worn out or defective can pose risks.
  17. Improper Cleaning Supplies: Use of inappropriate cleaning supplies that leave floors slippery.
  18. Food Preparation Areas: Spills and debris from food preparation areas can migrate to customer areas.
  19. Children's Play Areas: Areas designated for children can have spills and hazards that lead to falls.
  20. Inconsistent Safety Policies Variability in safety policies and practices across different locations.

Here are five of the largest payouts McDonald's has made in slip and fall incidents:

  1. $18.79 Million Verdict (2023): This is one of the largest slip and fall verdicts in the nation. A 28-year-old man, Jonathan Choto, slipped on a spilled liquid at a McDonald's in Santa Monica, California, aggravating a prior lumbar spine injury. The jury awarded him $18,794,132.14, including $16 million for future pain and suffering.

  2. $5 Million Verdict (2024): A 59-year-old woman suffered a severe injury to her spine after slipping on a greasy floor at a McDonald's in Mississippi. The jury found McDonald's failed to follow its own policies for conducting inspections and cleaning up spills, resulting in a burst compression fracture to her vertebrae.

  3. $3 Million Settlement (2022): A woman in Florida slipped on a wet floor at a McDonald's, resulting in a hip fracture. The settlement included $3 million for her medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

  4. $2.6 Million Settlement (2021): A man in Texas slipped on a wet floor at a McDonald's, causing a severe back injury. The settlement covered his medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

  5. $1.5 Million Settlement (2020): A woman in New York slipped on a spilled drink at a McDonald's, resulting in a broken arm. The settlement included compensation for her medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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