It’s quite common to experience a slip and fall accident on slippery surfaces in places like grocery stores and supermarkets. These accidents can occur suddenly and lead to serious and often expensive injuries. Many of these sorts of accidents are due to negligence on the part of store or supermarket management.
If you have proof that your injuries were caused by lack of care on the part of the store you may be able to obtain financial compensation that can help to pay for treatment. It’s important to understand how personal injury claims are handled in Texas and what evidence you should obtain to support your claim.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall in a Grocery Store
The most important thing you should do after a slip and fall accident in a Brookshire Brothers store, or any other grocery store, is to make sure your injuries are assessed and treated. You will not be able to obtain any compensation at all without a medical assessment and proof of your treatment.
There are other things you may be able to do while still in the store after the accident. You can check to see whether any members of the staff or customers saw what happened or can confirm whether they saw any slippery mess on the floor where you slipped over. There may be photos you could take. You may be able to check whether your accident had been filmed by a security camera.
Evidence to Collect After a Slip and Fall at a Grocery Store
It’s important to have evidence showing proof of liability by the store or supermarket management as given above. Photos taken at the scene, witness statements and video security footage are all useful.
You will also need an assessment of your injuries by your doctor other qualified medical practitioner. You will also need proof of any medical treatment you have had to have as well as proof of the costs involved in medical treatment and any lost earnings.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Texas
Texas, like all other states, has specific laws that govern personal injury claims. These rules are also taken into consideration by insurers if you make a liability claim with the store’s insurer rather than file a personal injury claim through the civil court.
The two main rules that govern slip and fall claims are the state’s statute of limitations and its modified comparative fault law.
The statute of limitations is the time you have available to file a civil claim. This is two years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims. It’s best to start the claim process as soon as you can.
The modified comparative fault rule states that you must be less than 50% to blame for the accident and that any fault of your own is calculated as a percentage deduction from the total amount claimed.
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It is advisable to hire a personal injury attorney to help you with your claim. The attorney can brief you about state specific rules and help you obtain the evidence you need to support your claim for compensation. Most PI attorneys work on contingency fee arrangements, meaning you won’t have a legal fee to pay unless your claim is won. Fill out a Free Case Evaluation today!
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Brookshire Brothers, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
