When you pick up the local paper it’s unlikely you will ever read a news report of a shopper slipping and falling in a store. That’s because these sorts of accidents are more common than you think and are not newsworthy.
They frequently happen, typically due to the careless action of those in charge of grocery stores and supermarkets.
If you happen to be a victim of a slip and fall accident while out shopping in a store and you are injured but you know you are not to blame, you shouldn’t hesitate but contact a slip and fall attorney while the events are still fresh in your mind.
The attorney may decide that you can file a personal injury compensation claim. This will help you pay the bills that come with such an injury, like medical treatment and loss of earnings.
How a Slip and Fall Injury Can Happen at a Store
Most retail stores keep human resources to a minimum, while it uses digital means to monitor check-outs, security and revenue. This lack of staff means events like spills of liquids or items fallen onto the floor get overlooked. Security cameras can’t see them so no alert is relayed.
Shoppers don’t expect to be confronted with messy, slippery floors so when they are, slip and fall accidents and serious injuries are typically inevitable. There are other maintenance issues that aren’t seen to when they start to become serious slip and fall hazards.
This includes flooring material that has become distorted or ragged making it a likely source of a slip and fall accident.
When a business which is open to the public fails to keep the environment free of accident hazards its breaching public liability law. This means a victim of a slip and fall accident who is injured but is not to blame maybe entitled to file a personal injury compensation claim against the store.
This will help to cover the financial hardship caused by the action in the store.
How an Attorney Can Help You With a Personal Injury Claim
If you are seriously injured in a store, you should contact a personal injury attorney as soon after the accident as possible. It’s not easy taking on the store yourself or the store’s insurer. They will always find an excuse not to compensate you.
But an experienced personal injury attorney will ensure you get the personal injury compensation you are entitled to by putting up a good, solid case on your behalf.
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 a Jewel-Osco Store, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
