You expect to have a safe shopping experience when visiting your local grocery store. After all, it’s the responsibility of the store and its employees to keep the premises safe for customers, like you.
If the employees fail to spot safety hazards and immediately correct known dangers, the result can be a devastating slip and fall accident.
Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents could happen in big-box retailers and could cause debilitating injuries that require costly medical care to get you back on your feet.
Potential Hazards at Grocery Stores
Meijer, like most major supermarkets located in the United States are very large stores. With such a large space and hundreds of thousands of products from a number of categories, there is the potential for many different hazards that could happen.
Some of the most common safety concerns that can lead to slip and fall accidents at the large big-box retailer includes:
- Mulch, soil and water in garden center walkways
- Obstructed aisles from interactive displays and product demonstration areas
- Discarded toys, electronics and boxes left in aisles
- Greasy and oily spots near the automotive section
- Food debris and product spills in the grocery area
- Wet floors from produce department sprinklers or broken refrigerator and freezer units
If Meijer, or any established supermarket fails to routinely inspect stores for common dangers and take the necessary steps to fix known hazards, they could place shoppers at risk of being involved in a slip and fall accident.
Real Life Example
In a Michigan slip and fall case, a Michigan woman stopped by her local Meijer to pick up some groceries.
After paying for her purchases, she stepped on a grape and slipped and fell as she made her way to the store’s exit. In her fall, she sustained serious injuries including a broken knee.
The plaintiff filed a personal injury case against Meijer alleging they caused her accident because they allowed a dangerous condition to exist in the store.
The trial court agreed and awarded the Michigan woman compensation.
Recover the Compensation You Deserve after a Slip and Fall Accident
Each state has different laws regarding slip and fall cases and the kind of compensation that may be available to you.
If you were injured while shopping at Meijer or any supermarket, make sure to contact an experienced slip and fall personal injury attorney for advice. He or she will evaluate your case and help protect your best interests as an accident victim.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Meijer or any party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
Case found from: casetext.com/case/ritter-v-meijer-inc
