I don’t know about you, but I imagine you would all agree, you certainly do not expect to sustain an injury when eaten a burger – especially from a reputable fast food company. However, this is precisely what happened to Kev Smith according to the Cambridge News. It would seem that Mr Smith who had bought a burger from a McDonald’s restaurant broke his tooth having bitten down onto a piece of metal in his burger. Now I cannot imagine for one second that McDonald’s have introduced a new metallic burger range and it therefore does not come as a surprise to learn that Mr Smith was awarded £1,000 compensation for the injuries he sustained.
As a result of the accident Mr Smith has had to visit the dentist on five occasions to sort his dental problems. Subsequently McDonalds has issued an apology and Mr Smith obtained £1,000 in compensation. This was because McDonalds have a duty of care to their customers to ensure that the food they serve is safe for consumption. Obviously, a burger containing a foreign object, in this case a piece of metal, constitutes a breach of this duty. Mr Smith suffered a personal injury through no fault of his own, but because of the negligence of the McDonalds restaurant in question. If you have a similar story you may likewise be entitled to compensation. You expect the food you are served to be safe; indeed those who serve you food must ensure that it is safe to eat. So, if you have sustained an injury due to a foreign object being found in your food, it is important that you seek free legal advice from a quality personal injury who will help you obtain the compensation you may deserve.