Trader Joe's, like any grocery store with great prices, is constantly packed with customers doing their shopping. Lower prices often means less staff being employed, which in turn means that the premises are not always made safe for customers to use.
Often, bottles and jars that have fallen on the floor spilling out their contents become slip hazards for customers who don’t expect to see the slippery liquid before slipping on it. Premises open to the public are required to be kept safe for customers to use.
When a slip on a wet floor happens to you, it may be possible to hold the store responsible for your injury. This means you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim to cover the financial hardship you are experiencing due to an accident that was not your fault.
How a Slip and Fall Accident Could Occur
Contents from bottles and jars may end up on the floor because customers are too busy packing bargain products onto their shopping carts. They then leave slip hazards for other customers.
Spilt products like mayonnaise and jam can make the floor extremely slippery with no chance of a customer managing to regain their balance once they start slipping and falling. If you have fallen backwards you may find you have a serious spinal injury and you are unable to move on your own.
If you have slipped and fallen forwards you may knock yourself unconscious and require immediate medical help. You should start filing a personal injury claim as soon as you are able so you get the compensation you both deserve and are entitled to.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim
As soon as you have recovered sufficiently you should start the ball rolling with your PI claim. You will need evidence to prove the slip on a wet floor injury was not your fault and you will need to file your PI claim within the statute of limitations of your state which is typically up to 3 years. The evidence you will need to back up your PI claim should include:
- photographs of the accident scene;
- witnesses’ accounts of the accident;
- an injury report from your physician;
- video footage, if available, of the accident taking place;
- a letter from your employer showing your current weekly wage.
As soon as you have all this evidence at your fingertips, then you are ready to file your PI claim with the help of a personal injury lawyer.
It’s Advisable to Use a Personal Injury Lawyer
Using an experienced PI lawyer means you have a higher chance of reaching a settlement that will cover your financial hardship. Trying to file a PI claim often means the insurer will offer you a token amount hoping that you will accept it. This should not happen if you have a PI lawyer working on your behalf. To get connected with a personal injury attorney in your area, complete the Free Case Evaluation above today!
*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 Trader Joes, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
