Starbucks Burn Injury Lawsuit

California is home to over 3,000 Starbucks locations, including 176 in Los Angeles, 145 in San Diego, 93 in San Francisco, and nearly 30 in Orange County. Most people drive or walk past multiple Starbucks locations daily, and many contribute to the over 10M transactions Starbucks completes daily. These stores are well-known for piping hot cups of coffee, tea, or other drinks that have become a passion for many consumers. They rush out the door each day, thinking of nothing more than that first cup they will enjoy.

However, what does not cross the mind of these countless devoted Starbucks patrons is the many Starbucks burn injury incidents occurring nationwide each year. You expect a hot drink when that is what you ordered. However, you also assume that a professional barista is not going to give you a drink that is dangerously hot and could cause burns and scald injuries that will change the rest of your life. If you recently suffered a Starbucks burn injury, please know that the skilled team at Kenmore Law Group is here to help you understand the legal obligations of the store staff and how you could be eligible to secure compensation for the harm you sustained.

Our staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand your rights and how to hold Starbucks responsible if they fail to meet their obligation when providing your hot drink. Our staff is reachable 24/7 to help you understand your options and find peace of mind as you face mounting medical costs, lost income, and other financial challenges because of a drink you purchased at Starbucks. In addition, we hope that you will take advantage of our generous offer for a free consultation with a skilled and compassionate Starbucks burn injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your case in detail.

Once they have all the vital information, they will explain the legal merit of your claim and your ability to file a Starbucks burn injury lawsuit to secure any compensation that is owed to you. At that point, the choice is yours to pursue a lawsuit. The Kenmore Law Group team will never pressure you to sue Starbucks, and you are never obligated to hire our firm if you decide that filing a Starbucks burn injury lawsuit is in your best interest. But we ask that you contact our staff today to ensure you understand the time limit to file a claim against Starbucks for your burn injury.

What Is Expected Of Starbucks Staff?
The staff at a Starbucks location has a duty of care to ensure the safety of guests and provide care when serving food and beverages. They are not only responsible for making the drink correctly, they must also meet basic safety guidelines when:

• Filling the cup to the appropriate level
• Securing the lid on the cup
• Placing cups in a carrier
• Ensuring the cup is not leaking or damaged
• Placing a protective thermal sleeve over the cup
• Carefully passing the cup or cup carrier to the customer
• Warning the customer if added care should be taken when handling the cup or cup carrier
• Placing the cup on the counter for the customer to retrieve
• Carefully preparing the hot drinks so as not to splash customers with hot liquids
• Asking the customer to wait to pick up any cup that feels excessively hot and could present a safety or burn risk

If the staff at Starbucks fails to meet these standards, they could fail to meet their legal obligation to their customers. Being negligent in their duty of care could also mean that you have the right to seek compensation for any harm that caused or contributed to your Starbucks burn injury.

How Much Is A Starbucks Burn Injury Lawsuit Worth?
The compensation you seek via a Starbucks burn injury lawsuit will be based on the actual losses and expenses you incur because of your injuries. There are no preset amounts for burns or other specific personal injuries. Your Kenmore Law Group Starbucks burn injury lawyer will assist you in compiling all the allowable expenses used to determine the amount of compensation you seek. Items typically used for this process include but are not strictly limited to:

• Your current and estimated future medical expenses related to the Starbucks burn injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged in the Starbucks burn injury incident
• Your lost income if the injuries prevented you from working or you lost income because of time required for medical treatment or appointments related to the Starbucks burn injuries
• Your legal costs related to the Starbucks burn injury lawsuit

In cases with severe injuries or those that require extensive recovery or healing time, it is possible to seek additional compensation for pain and suffering. If this applies to your Starbucks burn injuries, your Kenmore Law Group Starbucks burn injury lawyer will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate amount to ensure you are fully and fairly compensated for all you endured.

Understanding The Levels And Severity Of Burns
Most people have suffered a minor burn from touching something unexpectedly hot or a drink spill. However, many need to be made aware of how burns are classified and what each level means in terms of damage. First-degree burns only damage the outer layer of skin and will result in redness and minor discomfort, but there is no blistering. Second-degree burns damage multiple layers of skin and cause redness, blistering, and increased pain.

The harm caused by a third-degree burn is much more severe. It destroys multiple layers of skin and can include charring. Reconstructive surgery is often required to close and treat these burns. Finally, fourth-degree burns destroy all the skin layers and can damage or destroy muscle, leaving the bone exposed. These burns also destroy the nerves and require surgery to close and try to reconstruct the damaged area.

While most drinks are never hot enough to cause more than second-degree burns, it is vital to know that children, senior citizens, and those with more delicate skin due to other health conditions can suffer more severe burns from lower-temperature liquids such as hot coffee or tea. It is always wise to seek a medical evaluation of a more serious burn to prevent an infection, severe complications, and unnecessary health risks.

How Long Do I Have To Sue Starbucks?
As a personal injury victim, you have two years from the date of the Starbucks burn injury to file a claim with the court. If the case is not filed by the end of that time, you will typically lose the right to seek compensation and justice via a Starbucks burn injury lawsuit. But it is wise to contact Kenmore alw Group as rapidly as possible after suffering a Starbucks burn injury to ensure you understand the time it could require to prepare your case to be filed with the court. If you miss the end of the filing window, securing added time to file your claim can be almost impossible, thanks to an exception to the time limit.

What If I Suffer A Starbucks Burn Injury At Work?
As an employee of Starbucks, you will typically need to file a workman’s compensation claim for any injuries occurring while you are at work. This is an insurance program that all employers are legally required to provide for employees to protect them from financial hardships due to a workplace injury. However, you are typically not permitted to file any lawsuit for additional compensation above what is provided by the worker’s comp program.

It is also vital to know that the employer cannot prevent you from filing a worker’s compensation claim. If they do attempt to prevent you from using this benefit, please get in touch with Kenmore Law Group immediately for assistance in preparing your Starbucks burn injury worker’s compensation claim.

As an injured employee, you will typically receive up to 66% of your weekly income if you cannot work due to the injuries suffered and complete coverage of your medical expenses up to $1M. In addition, you must know that the claim needs to be reported to worker’s compensation staff within 30 days of the injury event, and the claim must be filed to receive benefits within a year of the injury incident.

No Added Stress From Legal Fees When You Hire Kenmore Law Group
When you decide to hire Kenmore Law Group to handle your Starbucks burn injury lawsuit, you will be pleased to learn that our expert staff never requires any upfront payment of legal fees to begin work on your case. Instead, we only get paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal fees and other expenses. This simple and client-friendly payment policy ensures all victims of personal injuries have access to the legal services they need and deserve to secure compensation that is owed to them due to harm caused by someone else’s negligence or poor choices.

In addition, if Kenmore Law Group fails to win your Starbucks burn injury lawsuit, you owe the firm nothing for the time and investment made in preparing, filing, and litigating your case. Please know that you are not alone in facing a massive company like Starbucks in legal proceedings because you suffered a Starbucks burn injury. The team at Kenmore Law Group is here to help and is never intimidated when protecting a client and their future from a corporate giant like Starbucks. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our staff today.