How to sue a restaurant after injury caused by them

Contact CAB Spain link below.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/

Thanks Pete it was a 3’ 6” blackboard menu belonging to the restaurant which fell from the nail it was on in the breeze. It was swinging around and I was sitting at the table in its trajectory when it lifted up and off the nail then hit me edgeways on in the face causing a facial fracture. Yes photos were taken. It all happened quickly giving me no chance to get out of the way. The police who happened on the scene within minutes said it should’ve been secured properly as it had been pinned up high on the wall. 

To go to court the solicitor said we’d have to have a medical injury doctor in attendance. His initial consultation fee was 80 euros with a further 300 to follow if he attends court. Other fees so far are around 200 euros. Ambulance was called but had to wait while the waiter insisted I paid the bill for the meal we hadn’t even finished. Despite the bleeding I managed to pay it. 

I thought all cafes bars and restaurants had to have public insurance whether they’re a large or small business? 

Had I not stopped the blackboard it would’ve hit the child sitting on the table behind me so I’m glad it didn’t get him. 

Thanks will think about it but surely it’s their insurance company who pays and not the restaurant (which I believe is part of a chain) I will need hospital appointments for the foreseeable future too. The health service here is very good and the EHIC card important. This all occurred October last year and I still need treatment for my injuries. Thanks for all the advice great forum. 

If you're only looking at that amount for compensation, then use the small claims court, where you don't need a lawyer and the court fee will be refunded if you win the case. Look at:

https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/dealing-with-customers/solving-disputes/european-small-claims-procedure/index_en.htm

https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/faq/is-there-a-small-claims-court-in-spain/

Do you have insurance or legal assistance policy of any type?  If so seek their advice they may deal with it on your behalf.

They should notify their insurance company about the incident and they should attend your damages.

Ask them to provide all their insurance details and where to send the claim (agent better than general company contact).

No need for lawyers, or court at the moment.