It’s not just bad luck or something to joke about slipping over or tripping up in a supermarket or store while shopping. It’s unlikely you expected this to happen so you could have badly injured yourself as you fell over. If the accident was not your fault but was due to some kind of hazard present while you were on your way inside the supermarket or store, you may be able to file a personal injury claim.
A successful claim depends on sound evidence of negligence on the art of the owner or any of the employees. This means showing that the accident could have been avoided if the hazardous item or surface had been spotted and removed or cleaned up. Talk to an attorney about filing a claim for compensation.
You Can Suffer Serious Injuries in a Supermarket Accident
Supermarket accidents are mostly of the slip and fall or trip and fall variety. You slip over on some ice cream that some kid has dropped or thrown on the floor or trip over a step ladder that is perched precariously down one of the supermarket alleys. The question is who is liable, if anyone if you think that you were not to blame.
Most accidents are caused by:
- slippery floors;
- uneven floor covering;
- torn floor covering;
- pools of rainwater, ice or snow in the supermarket public entrance;
- inadequate lighting.
It is one thing to know that you slipped or tripped and fell because someone at the store or supermarket was negligent in their duties, it is another to turn this into sufficient evidence for a personal injury claim. The onus of proof lies with you, the plaintiff.
A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Ensure Your Claim is Successful
It’s bad enough just dealing with your injuries, but the financial effects can seem to be a real burden. Even if you think that you have a sound case to argue for compensation, it can be hard convincing a supermarket owner or manager that you were right and that your injuries could have been avoided.
It’s much more sensible to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as is practicable after your accident. The attorney will have dealt with cases like yours before and will probably be able to give you a professional opinion about your chances of successfully claiming compensation.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Piggly Wiggly, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
