If a slip and fall in Save Mart has left you sidelined, you may be able to recoup your losses through a personal injury claim against Save Mart, or any other grocery store. For your claim to succeed, you must show that your fall was the result of negligence. You will need to gather supporting evidence and documentation to back up your claim and confirm the severity of your injuries as well as prove that the injuries were caused by the store’s negligence.
Evidence To Collect After a Slip and Fall at a Grocery Store
You must show that you slipped and fell at the grocery store, what caused your fall, the extent of your injuries, and how you sustained those injuries. Documentation and evidence are essential to the success of your personal injury claim against Save Mart, or any other grocery store. Document your accident while the details are fresh, and you recall the specific details. Any notes could be helpful with your personal injury claim.
Notify a store employee about your slip and fall as soon as possible. The store will need to complete an accident report. Any photos of the accident scene could be helpful as well. Seek immediate medical care because you will need to show there is a casual connection between the slip and fall at the grocery store and the injuries you suffered. Be sure to explain your accident in detail to the doctor, so it can be documented. You will need to maintain medical records, bills, prescription records, and so forth.
Filing A Personal Injury Claim in California
There is a two-year limit from the time of the accident to pursue a personal injury claim in California. You will need to maintain medical care and gather supporting documentation for your claim. Your attorney will make sure all deadlines are met and that paperwork is filed through the proper channels. Of course, the extent of your injuries and the time you must be off work play a role in the value of your case and how much you can recover for damages.
In California, pure comparative fault is used. This means even if Save Mart, or any other grocery store, is only partially to blame for your injuries, you can still pursue a claim and recover damages. Just so long as you can show that the accident was partly because of the store’s negligence, you can hold them liable for their role in your accident and responsible for your damages.
Getting Your Claim Underway
If a slip and fall at Save Mart, or any other grocery store, left you injured, consult with a personal injury lawyer. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form to share the details of your claim with an attorney who represents those injured because of another party’s negligence in California.
Personal injury lawyers take cases on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay anything in advance. Also, with the help of a lawyer, you may be more likely to recoup compensation for your Save Mart slip and fall 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 a Save Mart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
