Have you fallen and injured yourself in a supermarket or store? If the injury was serious, you may be able to recover the cost of medical treatment and any other financial losses.
A personal injury claim must identify who was to blame for the injury and be able to prove what happened and that negligence was involved. It can be hard doing this successfully on your own. It can be difficult enough just coping with your injuries.
Talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as you can after the accident to discuss your legal options.
Accidents in a Supermarket
You would certainly be unlucky if you slipped or tripped over and fell in a supermarket. Most supermarkets are well run and employees are reminded by their supervisors to keep an eye open for potential safety hazards.
However, not all supermarkets are run in the same way and it’s possible to have an accident if a hazard exists due to negligence on the part of management or staff. The typical sorts of accidents that can result in quite serious injuries are as follows:
- Slippery floors due to wet surfaces after the floor has been cleaned. The correct response by staff should be to warn customers of a slip hazard, but this doesn’t always happen.
- Other causes of slippery floors such as produce spilling off a shelf and breaking open on the ground; liquids leaking onto the ground from bottles or cans that have burst or cracked;
- Torn or loose floor covering that can be a trip hazard;
- Cartons, shopping carts or maintenance materials or tools that have been left lying around in the way of customers;
- Inadequate lighting in corners or alcoves making it difficult to see potential hazards.
Call a Personal Injury Attorney
You are much more likely to win a personal injury claim if you get help from an experienced personal injury attorney than trying to negotiate a compensation payment directly with the supermarket managers, owners or their insurer.
The majority of personal injury attorneys will provide a free consultation in which you can discuss your accident and possible legal action. Normally, legal fees are waived until a compensation payment is successfully negotiated on your behalf.
*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 Shop ‘n Save, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
