Have you been injured in a slip and fall at Food Lion or another grocery store? Such an accident could occur as the result of ownership’s negligence.
Your injuries may require medical treatment. You shouldn’t have to pay for such treatment yourself if your injuries resulted from another party’s carelessness.
Luckily, you might not have to. You may file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for your losses. This is an option if you can prove ownership’s negligence caused your accident.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall at a Grocery Store
There are various ways you may be injured from a slip and fall at a grocery store because someone was negligent. For example, maybe someone forgot to put up a sign letting you know the floor was wet. Or, maybe an item fell to the floor, and you tripped over it because no one put it back on a shelf in a timely manner.
A slip and fall can cause such injuries as:
- Cuts
- Bruises
- Sprains
- Twisted ankle
- Concussion
- Broken arm
That’s not an exhaustive list. Depending on the nature of your injuries, they may require costly medical treatment. Your injuries could also prevent you from working during your recovery. If your accident resulted from negligence, you can file a claim seeking compensation for your medical bills and lost wages.
Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall At A Grocery Store
After a slip and fall at Food Lion or any other grocery store, you should:
- Report the incident to a manager. If a manager isn’t available, report the incident to an employee. Explain what happened and don’t say anything indicating you caused the accident.
- Ask the employee or manager to file an official accident report. Don’t sign a liability form or any other forms they ask you to sign until you’ve reviewed them with a personal injury attorney first.
- See a doctor right away.
If you’ve been injured from a slip and fall, you might not notice injury symptoms immediately. Don’t tell anyone you’re unharmed. Instead, see a doctor to confirm you don’t need any treatment.
Evidence to Collect
After being injured at Food Lion or another grocery store in a slip and fall, you may collect evidence by:
- Taking photos and video of the accident scene
- Taking photos of your injuries
- Getting witness statements
When speaking with an employee or manager, ask that they not destroy any security footage of the accident. You may want to submit this request in writing so there’s no dispute over whether such a request was made.
File a Personal Injury Claim Against A Grocery Store
If you’ve been injured at Food Lion or any other grocery store because ownership was negligent, you deserve financial compensation for your losses. You can pursue it by filing a claim with the owner’s insurance.
Be aware, an insurance company may not be eager to offer the compensation you deserve. Protect your rights by enlisting the help of a personal injury attorney. Get started today by taking the Free Case Evaluation to speak with a lawyer who subscribes to the website and may be able to help with your case.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves to provide information only. It is not to be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Food Lion, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
