When you jump into your car to go shopping it probably never even crosses your mind that you may have an accident let alone slip and fall while in your local grocery store. You may be surprised to know that these events are surprisingly common and can cause some quite serious injuries.
Of course, sometimes the victim was not really concentrating and slipped and fell. In these situations, it would be difficult to find anyone who caused the accident except yourself.
Typically, there are many times when it’s not your fault, but due to a store neglecting to employ sufficient staff to keep the store clean and safe. If this has happened to you it’s important a personal injury attorney as soon as possible who will assess your case and decide if you have grounds to file a personal injury claim.
Slip and Fall Hazards in Grocery Stores
If you are doing your weekly shopping in a supermarket, you are not likely to slip and fall unless there is a hazard to slip on. This will only happen if the store has failed to send its staff out to ensure that there are no potential hazards.
Many stores try to keep their staff numbers to a minimum and may rarely send anyone to check, so this is when slip and fall accidents are most likely to take place.
Below is a list of obstacles that could be the cause of a slip and fall accident in any grocery store:
- wet, slippery floors;
- floors with grease on them;
- floors with spilled liquids or food left on them;
- uneven flooring;
- torn lino or other floor covering;
- cartons left in aisles in the supermarket;
- ice or snow not cleared up at the entrance.
How a PI Attorney Can Help You After a Slip and Fall Injury
If you think you are entitled to compensation for your slip and fall injury, you must remember that the claim has to be filed by a certain time after your accident. This means you shouldn’t delay when contacting a personal injury attorney who will help you get the compensation you deserve.
*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 Cub Foods, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
