Slip and fall injuries are quite common. They can happen just about anywhere, even in the most unlikely places like shopping malls, supermarkets and grocery stores. Many of these accidents are not due to lack of vigilance on the part of the person who is injured.
They may be caused by poor management or inattentive employees who fail to uphold good safety standards. As long as you can prove that you were not to blame for a slip and fall injury you may be able to claim compensation with the help of a personal injury attorney.
Successful claims can help to pay for high medical bills and replace lost earnings due to enforced absence from work.
Injuries in a Grocery Store
Few accidents happen in well managed stores or supermarkets. If they do, it may be because whatever caused the accident was not spotted in time. To be able to claim compensation it must be proved that a hazard existed for too long, or was at least known about and nothing done about it, making them liable for the accident.
This is a reflection on management style.
For example, if a frozen food section in the supermarket malfunctions and there is a substantial leakage of melted ice all over the ground, it would be sensible for this to be mopped up and the floor dried to prevent accidents.
At the very least, the area should be cordoned off or warning notices erected to warn customers of a potential hazard. This is what happens in most supermarkets or stores.
When hazards like these are not dealt with promptly, it is inevitable that serious accidents of the slip, trip and fall variety happen from time to time.
Getting Help With Your Claim
Once you have recovered sufficiently from a slip and fall injury, and you are convinced that it was caused by an avoidable accident, it is time to contact a personal injury attorney. There is no financial sense in trying to approach an insurance company all by yourself.
Insurers are normally reluctant to admit liability and will try and do everything they can to avoid paying fair compensation. On the other hand, an experienced personal injury attorney is used to dealing with insurance companies and large corporations.
*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 Schnucks, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
