Slip, trip and fall accidents are the most likely accidents to occur in everyday places like shopping malls, stores and supermarkets. Sometimes they are caused by inattention and at other times they are due to negligence on the part of the property owner or staff employed in that place.
Few people expect to fall over and damage part of their body when they go shopping.
Unexpected slips and falls can result in quite serious injuries because they are unanticipated.
You may be able to recover any financial losses if you file a personal injury claim with the help of an attorney who deals with this sort of litigation, but you will need clear proof that you were not to blame for the accident and someone else was.
Slip and Fall Injury in a Supermarket
If you are involved in an unexpected accident in a supermarket, it is most likely to be a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. Accidents of this type can result in gashes, bruises, broken bones, dislocations and even brain damage.
They are usually caused by slippery or uneven floors, dim lighting and obstacles left in the way or that have fallen off the supermarket shelves. Slippery floors may be the result of cleaning, leakages and spillages.
It would be normal practice in a well managed supermarket or store for the manager to instruct employees to keep passage ways clean and tidy, remove shopping carts from the path of shoppers and clean up or remove any mess on the floor.
It is when these good practices are not adhered to that accidents happen, resulting in personal injury claims being filed.
Contacting an Attorney
If you are considering making a personal injury claim against a supermarket, or any of its employees, you are strongly advised to discuss your experience with a personal injury attorney first.
The majority of personal injury attorneys provide free consultations and defer legal fees until a claim is won on behalf of the injured client.
However, it is unlikely that you will succeed in a claim for compensation without clear and unambiguous evidence that someone’s negligence at the supermarket was to blame for your injuries.
*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 PriceRite, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
