Though we are mostly unaware, supermarkets are riddled with dangers that put us at risk for injuries. We depend on the care and attention store owners should provide customers who come to the store to shop. We also depend on the store to be safe and well-designed. This is not always the case and patrons are often faced with hazards that can cause injuries, including falling items, wet floors, loose produce, defective shelving, poorly designed aisles, and more. If you are injured in a supermarket, you will have to prove that the store staff acted negligently and caused your injuries. This is called the burden of proof. If you can prove that the supermarket knew or should have known about the hazard or purposefully made the hazard, you could recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and more. If you need our quality legal services contact the supermarket accident attorneys at Lingenfelter Law for a free consultation.
Types of Supermarket Accidents in Connecticut
Though supermarkets rarely bring about any cause for concern in regard to safety, accidents happen more often than we may realize. There are many different types of supermarket accidents that can occur if the staff or management is acting in a negligent manner. Some of the many types of supermarket accidents that can occur include the following:
- Unattended spills
- Unattended snow or ice
- Parking lot accidents
- Loose produce
- Falling products
After your supermarket accident
If you are injured in a supermarket accident, you have a lot to consider about your legal options. The first thing you should do is pursue medical attention and notify the supermarket staff of the accident. The medical professional will document your injuries and the staff should make a written report of what happened. If possible, you should take pictures of the hazard that caused your injury. Soon after the incident, the staff of the store will fix the problem so that no other patrons get injured so you need to take action or call our firm to act quickly in your stead. If anyone witnessed your accident, collect their contact information. It is important to collect evidence of the accident or have someone collect evidence for you because you need to prove your case. You need to prove that the store staff knew or reasonably should have known about the problem. If you are successful, you could recover damages that will pay your medical bills in whole and compensate you for lost wages, legal fees, and the impact on your future.
Contact our experienced supermarket accident attorneys
Supermarket accidents constitute a wide variety of incidents, including slip and falls, trip and falls, fallen items, and much more. These situations call for quality legal support from an experienced law firm that can effectively represent your interests. If you face mounting medical bills and an impact on your employment because of another negligence, you should contact Lingenfelter Law. Our firm has decades of skill to put towards your case. We will work tirelessly to fight for maximum compensation for your injuries. If you need our help, do not hesitate to contact us today.
