How a Romantic Evening Can Take a Wrong Turn - and What You Can Do About It
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to splurge on overpriced dinners, book a cute activity, and maybe even take a shot at impressing someone special. But between packed restaurants, busy streets, and one too many drinks, things don’t always go as planned.
Maybe your Uber driver was speeding to get to their next pickup. Maybe the restaurant’s dim lighting hid a slippery floor. Or maybe a drunk stranger turned your fun night into a scene straight out of a bad reality show.
Accidents don’t take a night off just because it’s Valentine’s Day. If your date night takes an unexpected turn, knowing what to do next can save you a lot of stress.
The Valentine’s Day Traffic Trap: More Rideshares, More Risk
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest nights for Uber and Lyft. Reservations are running late, drivers are taking back-to-back trips, and distracted couples are texting in the backseat. That’s how accidents happen.
If you’re in a rideshare accident, whether your driver was at fault or not, you might be stuck wondering who’s responsible. Uber and Lyft both have insurance policies, but they aren’t exactly generous when it comes to paying out claims.
What to do if your Uber or Lyft ride ends in an accident:
- Report the crash immediately through the app.
- Get medical attention, even if you feel “fine.”
- Take screenshots of your ride details.
- Get the contact information of everyone involved, including your driver.
Rideshare accidents can get complicated fast, but you don’t have to handle the legal mess alone. If you’ve been injured, Keller & Keller can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Drinks, Dinner, and Dangerous Conditions: Are Restaurants Liable for Injuries?
Romantic ambiance is great-until it means dark, crowded spaces where it’s easy to slip and fall. Packed restaurants and bars are full of hazards:
- Spilled drinks that don’t get cleaned up
- Loose rugs and uneven flooring
- Icy sidewalks outside the restaurant
- Overcrowded spaces with little room to move
If you slip and fall because a business didn’t take care of its property, they might be responsible for your injuries. Medical bills and lost wages aren’t just inconveniences-they’re real costs that can seriously impact your life.
Fights, Bouncers, and Bar Drama: What Happens When Things Get Out of Control
Not every Valentine’s date ends in romance. Some end in chaos.
Maybe someone had too much to drink and picked a fight. Maybe a bouncer got too aggressive and left you bruised. Whatever the case, injuries in bars and clubs happen more often than you’d think.
If a business failed to keep its environment safe-whether by overserving customers or hiring security with no real training-you might have a case for a negligent security claim.
You shouldn’t have to suffer because someone else acted recklessly. Whether it’s a bar fight, a security guard who went too far, or a drunk patron causing harm, you have rights.
Don’t Let Someone Else’s Carelessness Ruin More Than Just One Night
A Valentine’s date should leave you with good memories-not hospital bills and legal headaches. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to deal with it alone.
At Keller & Keller, we fight for people who’ve been hurt in rideshare accidents, slip-and-falls, and bar-related injuries. We handle the insurance companies so you can focus on getting better. Contact us today for a free consultation!
