Very poor handling after a serious incident
I reported a serious incident at Smashburger Bath on 22 August 2026 after experiencing unexpectedly hard crunches while eating a burger and immediately discovering that part of one of my teeth had fractured.
I reported the matter to staff at the restaurant immediately and required an emergency dental assessment later that same evening. I have since obtained detailed dental records, an X-ray, clinical photographs and written findings from the treating dentist.
My review is not intended to determine legal liability, which is being dealt with separately. My concern is the way Smashburger has handled the matter since it was reported.
For nearly two weeks I repeatedly had to chase for basic information. I was told the matter had been passed to insurance, but I was initially given no insurer name, no claim reference, no claims-handler details and no clear point of contact.
Only after further chasing was I eventually told that the matter had been reported to Zurich and given a Zurich reference. Even then, I was told Smashburger was still waiting for an allocated file handler.
Staff have told me they have chased the matter, which I appreciate, but I am extremely disappointed that there has been so little substantive communication from Smashburger itself following an incident of this seriousness.
Regardless of the eventual outcome of the insurance investigation, I believe a customer reporting a significant injury should receive clear, timely and compassionate communication rather than having to repeatedly chase for basic information.
Unfortunately, the handling of this matter has fallen well below what I would expect.








