Supermarket accidents are much more common than you’d imagine as every day, hundreds of people are injured in supermarket accidents across the U.S. Although there are no concrete statistics about the number of injuries suffered in supermarket accidents, experts assume that the number is easily into 5 figures annually as an average shopper visits a grocery store around 6 times a month. It’s an unfortunate fact that a majority of victims are unaware that they can get compensation for any injury or harm suffered. In this article, we explain various types of these accidents, how you can get compensation for your damages and which law firm to go to if you got injured in a St. Petersburg Supermarket Accident.
St. Petersburg Supermarket Accident and Injuries
Supermarket accidents are most commonly caused by the following:
- Faulty entrance and exit doors
- Cracked or uneven outside pavement
- Broken or damaged grocery carts
- Slippery or wet floors from leaks and spills
- Grocery items falling from shelves
- Expired or spoiled food
- Obstructions from boxes, pallets, or food items
Supermarket accidents can lead to a wide range of health conditions. Below are some common injuries which often result from these accidents:
- Fractured legs
- Fractured wrists or arms
- Cuts and bruises
- Head wounds including fractured skulls
- Back and Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
When can you expect compensation for your damages
Supermarkets and grocery stores in every state are subject to premises liability laws, which essentially means that they have a duty of care or an obligation to make their property or premises safe for visitors and customers. If they fail to take necessary steps to make the premises safe, then the supermarket or grocery store has breached their obligation and is liable to pay all the damages which result from their failure.
How to build a strong injury claim
Most people have no idea what to do after a supermarket accident, and are thus unable to take the necessary steps for building a strong compensation claim. The first thing you need to do after a supermarket accident is collect evidence such as photos, videos of the incident which will allow you to later prove in a court that the accident occurred due to the negligence of supermarket staff.
You can also ask nearby shoppers or friends to record their statements as witnesses play a crucial role in a compensation claim. If the supermarket has surveillance cameras (as most supermarkets have nowadays) then ask the manager to show you the video footage of the accident and try to get a copy of the video footage.
Keep a record of all the medical bills and invoices along with a statement of lost wages due to missed workdays, which you can get from your employer as these are among the most important document in a supermarket accident compensation claim.
Consult the Best Lawyer for Your St. Petersburg Supermarket Accident Claim
Due to the complex nature of supermarket accidents, very few good lawyers specialize in such cases in Florida. Shocklee Paolino’s team of attorneys has had tremendous success with these types of accidents in the past and we have team members that specialize in St. Petersburg Supermarket accident claims. You can call us for a free consultation at (727) 498-8771.