Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant Accidents

If you were seriously hurt while dining at Longhorn Steakhouse in Fort Myers—whether from a fall, unsafe condition, or another preventable accident—you may have legal rights under Florida law. Restaurants are legally responsible for keeping their premises reasonably safe. They may be held accountable if they fail to do so and you're injured. When you've been badly hurt at Longhorn Steakhouse or any other restaurant and don't know what to do next, we encourage you to speak with a Fort Myers restaurant injury lawyer from Wolfson & Leon today. Just call 239-777-9954 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.

Restaurants are meant to be places of comfort, not danger. Unfortunately, hazards like wet floors, poor lighting, or crowded seating can quickly turn a night out into a visit to the emergency room. Injuries can happen when a restaurant fails to take reasonable steps to protect its patrons—and they're often more serious than people realize.

Longhorn Steakhouse, owned by Darden Restaurants, has served guests since 1981 and is known for its Western theme and hand-seasoned steaks. Its Fort Myers restaurants often attract large dinner crowds, especially on weekends. Busy service, dim lighting for ambiance, and cluttered aisles can create dangerous conditions if not properly managed. Learn more about Longhorn Steakhouse here.

Here are a few nearby Longhorn Steakhouse restaurants:

• 1851 NE Pine Island Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33909
• 13701 South Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33912
• 10030 University Plaza Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913

These locations tend to be busy during peak dining hours and holidays, which can increase the risk of preventable accidents.

While any number of things can go wrong in a busy restaurant, the following are the most common causes of injury:

• Slips and falls from spilled drinks, food, or freshly mopped floors
• Trips and falls from crowded seating areas, loose floor mats, or poorly maintained flooring
• Parking lot accidents, such as tripping over curbs, slipping on oil or rainwater, or being struck by a distracted driver
• Overserving alcohol can lead to intoxicated patrons causing injury to themselves or others
• Lack of security or safety measures, such as inadequate lighting, no video surveillance, or staff untrained in handling disruptive guests

Dealing with these issues may be inconvenient, especially when a restaurant is busy. However, if they aren't addressed promptly, they can cause real harm and open the restaurant to legal responsibility.

Injuries from restaurant accidents can vary significantly. A minor slip might cause a bruise or sprain, while a serious fall could result in a broken bone, concussion, or spinal injury. In more severe cases, patrons can suffer traumatic brain injuries or long-term disabilities.

Seeing a medical professional immediately is essential, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries aren't always obvious when the accident happens and could take time to reveal themselves. However, waiting too long for medical care can worsen your condition. It can also damage your legal claim, since insurance companies may argue your injuries weren't caused by the restaurant.

Restaurants like Longhorn Steakhouse owe a legal duty to provide reasonably safe conditions for their guests. They may be considered negligent if they fail to clean up a spill, fix a hazard, or warn about dangers they knew (or should have known).

To prove negligence, you generally need to show:

1. The restaurant had a duty to keep you safe.
2. They failed in that duty (for example, didn’t fix a known hazard).
3. That failure caused your injury.
4. You endured physical and financial harm as a result (medical bills, lost wages, pain, etc.).

Florida’s premises liability law applies when someone is hurt on someone else’s property, including restaurants. Under Florida law, business owners must maintain safe premises and correct dangerous conditions.

In 2023, Florida changed the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits from four to two years. So, if you were injured in a restaurant like Longhorn, you now have just two years to file a claim.

If you were injured because of a restaurant’s negligence, you could be eligible for compensation such as:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages or reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Disability or loss of enjoyment of life

An experienced Fort Myers restaurant injury attorney can analyze your claim and help you determine its value. 

It's not wise to go at your injuries alone if your injuries are severe. Restaurants and their insurance companies often have legal teams dedicated to minimizing what they pay out. They may often offer you a quick settlement of far less than you deserve.

An experienced Fort Myers premises liability lawyer can help by:

• Collecting physical evidence, such as surveillance footage or witness statements
• Working with medical experts to assess your injury
• Dealing with insurance companies on your behalf
• Determine if multiple parties may share responsibility
• Filing a lawsuit if negotiations fail

At Wolfson & Leon, we've helped clients in Fort Myers recover compensation from restaurants and other businesses for over 60 years. You don't pay anything unless we win your case.

Currently, you have only two years from the accident date to pursue and file a personal injury claim in Florida. Don't wait—if you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to recover compensation.

• Report the incident to the manager immediately
• Take photos of the area and your injuries
• Get medical attention right away
• Don’t speak with insurance without legal advice
• Call a personal injury attorney to evaluate your claim

Yes—if the restaurant’s negligence caused your fall. You must show that they knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it in a reasonable time.

It depends on your injury’s severity, how it impacts your life, and whether you lost income or racked up medical bills. A lawyer can help assess your damages.

No. Your consultation is 100% free, and if we take your case, you pay nothing unless we win.

Accidents at restaurants like Longhorn Steakhouse can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts. If you were seriously hurt because of unsafe conditions, Wolfson & Leon is here to help. We’ve been representing injury victims in Florida for over 60 years.

Call Wolfson & Leon today at 239-777-9954 for your free, confidential consultation. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, and help you pursue a restaurant injury claim in Florida. You don’t pay us unless we win your case.