It might seem unlikely that you could slip over in a health food store, but some types of accidents have no boundaries and can happen almost anywhere, especially if hazards exist that you are unaware of. Unexpected injuries can turn out to be financially costly as well as inconvenient and painful.
If you are sure that you were not responsible for the accident and are reasonably confident that you can prove it was due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence, it is worthwhile considering making a personal injury claim with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney.
Accidents in a Grocery Store
It doesn’t take much for someone to slip over and fall down with a serious injury as the result.
It is less likely to happen in a well run store or supermarket where there are adequate numbers of employees who have been trained to keep an eye open for potential hazards, like trailing electricity cables, as well as spillages and leakages from products that have fallen off their shelves.
When management is not on the ball, or employees are not keeping an eye out for hazards or too busy to deal with them, it becomes more likely that some innocent shopper is going to slip over or trip up and end up on a stretcher or in a cast.
The most common slip and fall hazards in any grocery store or small supermarket are slippery floors, uneven ground surfaces or ripped or badly fitting floor coverings and objects that have fallen or placed in the way of customers.
Poor lighting can contribute to unexpected accidents happening.
Call an Attorney
It is the responsibility of any store manager to make sure that there are no unnecessary hazards or unsafe passageways in the store. Not every accident can be prevented and there is unlikely to be any dispute if a customer slips over or trips up because they were not concentrating on where they were going. However, many accidents can be avoided.
It may be difficult convincing a store owner or manager that an accident was at least partly their fault. Insurance companies are much more likely to settle a compensation claim if the negotiations are left to an experienced personal injury attorney.
*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 Vitamin Cottage, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
