Have you been injured in a supermarket or grocery store? It’s easily done and it may not be your fault. Many accidents in supermarkets happen because of negligent management. If you do slip over and fall down, injuring some part of your body and believe that the accident was avoidable, you should talk to a personal injury attorney.
The attorney can advise you about your legal options and negotiate a compensation payment on your behalf if the evidence is sufficient to support the claim. Successful claims help to pay for unexpected medical bills as well as replace earnings that might be forfeited if you cannot return to work as normal.
In many cases, a compensation claim may include a payment for “pain and suffering”.
Potential Accidents That Could Occur
The typical accidents that can happen in a supermarket or store are slip, trip and fall accidents.
Most slip, trip and fall accidents are avoidable if floors are kept clean and tidy, floor materials are maintained in good condition and objects are replaced or removed if they fall on to the floor. Other reasons for slip, trip and fall accidents are dim lighting, ice, snow or rainwater which is left to become a hazard just outside the entrance way to the supermarket or store.
If contemplating a personal injury claim it is important to have enough evidence that a particular hazard caused your injuries were due to negligence on behalf of the supermarket.
It would not be expected that a hazard should be removed straight away but if it is known about and nothing done about it, then this would be evidence of negligence.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
It can be hard work coping with an injury, especially if the injury is serious. It is all the more important that you consider legal action if the accident was due to negligence. It is better to leave the negotiations to an experienced personal injury attorney who understands the state’s liability laws and is used to negotiating with large companies and insurance companies.
In most cases, personal injury attorneys will offer a free consultation in which the advisability of a claim can be discussed. If a claim is advised, the attorney can help to ensure an adequate and fair settlement 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 Marsh, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
