Burned by Hot Coffee or Tea at a Drive-Thru? You May Be Entitled to Compensation
It happens in seconds. You pull up to a drive-thru, pay for your order, and the employee hands you a steaming cup of coffee or tea — only for the lid to pop off or the cup to collapse, scalding your hands, chest, or lap.
This kind of injury can be more than painful — it can be life-altering. Severe burns may require skin grafts, leave permanent scarring, or limit your ability to work. If this happened to you, personal injury lawyer Chris Sanchez wants to help.
☕ What Causes These Drive-Thru Burn Injuries?
In many cases, the issue isn’t just “bad luck.” It’s negligence. Here’s how fast-food restaurants, coffee chains, and convenience stores put customers at risk:
Lids aren’t sealed properly
Drinks are overfilled and spill the moment they’re picked up
Cups lack sleeves or double-cups to prevent burns
Employees rush orders without ensuring safe handling
There are no warning labels indicating beverage temperature
If you’ve ever tried to juggle a steering wheel, a receipt, and a 200-degree drink, you know just how easy — and dangerous — it is for something to go wrong.
Did You Know?
According to the American Burn Association, even liquid as low as 130°F can cause third-degree burns in seconds. Many drive-thru beverages are served much hotter — often at 160–190°F. When employees fail to handle hot liquids with care or pass them unsafely through a narrow drive-thru window, serious injuries can occur.
⚖️ How Chris Sanchez Can Help
Chris Sanchez will gather evidence, such as security footage, customer testimonies, and internal restaurant policies, to show how your injury happened — and why it wasn’t your fault.
With years of experience representing injury victims across McAllen and the greater South Texas region, he knows how to take on big corporate chains and win.
You May Be Eligible for:
Medical treatment and hospital bills
Burn care, plastic surgery, or long-term rehab
Lost wages if you missed work
Emotional distress and disfigurement
Punitive damages in severe negligence cases
Don’t Settle with the Insurance Company Until You Call Us
Restaurants and fast-food chains often try to offer quick settlements — but they rarely reflect the true cost of your injury. You deserve better. Let Chris Sanchez fight for what you’re really owed.
Schedule your FREE consultation: 956.616.2020
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Law Office of Chris Sanchez P.C. 317 W. Nolana Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78504. 956.616.2020