Slipping and falling over is one of those types of accidents that can happen without warning. The victim is taken by surprise and has little time to break the fall, creating the potential for head injury. After a devastating accident takes place and the victim ends up in hospital, fault must be determined for the accident.
If the person was shopping in a supermarket or grocery store and slipped and fell on some cooking oil that spilt out of a container, he or she may have grounds to file a person injury claim if negligence can be proven. A personal injury attorney can assist in filing a case.
Slip and Fall Hazards in a Supermarket
Imagine you were out shopping in a supermarket. You were paying the usual attention to any potential hazards but suddenly and unexpectedly slipped and fell, banging your head on the corner of a shelf. If this resulted in a hospital visit, you should seek payment for your hospital bills.
The obstacles that commonly cause a slip and fall accident in a grocery store are:
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wet floors;
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floors that have greasy substances on them from leaky containers;
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uneven surfaces on the floor;
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ripped and torn floor coverings;
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cartons left in the way of customers
How a PI Attorney Can Help You After a Slip and Fall Injury
If you believe you have sufficient evidence to file a personal injury claim, go and see an attorney as soon as you can. You can’t leave it too late as there is a time limitation for filing personal injury compensation claims. If you leave it too late you may end up paying for all your medical treatment and have to find ways for covering any loss of income while recovering.
An attorney can assess your position and advise you whether a claim is likely to succeed. If the attorney negotiates the claim on your behalf it may mean you will get the compensation you deserve for the injuries in a slip and fall accident caused by negligence.
*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 Food City, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
