Category: Slip & Fall In Stores & Supermarkets
Comparative Negligence vs. Premises Liability in Philadelphia
A slip and fall can result in injuries ranging from mild to severe. Poorly maintained properties often lead to unintentional injuries. A slip and fall lawyer at Philly Slip and Fall Guys will look into the details of your accident to help secure fair compensation. Here are a few differences between a comparative negligence case and a premises liability case: Comparative Negligence Details The comparative negligence act in Pennsylvania states that a person or entity…
Analyzing Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents at Grocery Stores
Slip and fall accidents can cause injuries that may result in expensive medical costs and lost wages. Various conditions can cause a slip and fall accident at a grocery store, including wet floors, changes in floor height, and packages left on the floor. A slip and fall lawyer can analyze liability in your slip and fall case and fight for compensation for your damages. Unsafe Conditions and Premises Liability Customers may encounter various unsafe conditions…
Slip And Fall In Retail Stores: What You Need To Know
Premises liability law is the legal code that governs an incident such as a slip and fall in a store. Slip and fall law aims to hold shop owners responsible for ensuring that their property is well maintained and kept safe for visitors. Grocery store shoppers and general consumers have the right to expect safe conditions when they walk down different aisles in a particular store without worrying about getting injured. Millions of people experience…
Common Causes Of Slip And Falls At A Business
When you enter the property of a business of any kind, you likely have certain expectations. You may expect to speak with a company representative or even make a purchase. What you don’t expect is to be involved in a slip and fall accident that ultimately results in serious injuries. Common Causes Of Slip And Fall Accidents At A Business The following are the top causes of slip and fall accidents in any business: Spilled…
$2 Million Awarded After Slip & Fall By Ice Machine
A woman has won nearly $2 million after she filed a slip and fall lawsuit against a convenience store. Lawsuit Alleges Property Owner Knew Ice Bins Allowed Water To Pool According to the legal complaint, in December 2016, the plaintiff visited USA Grocers to purchase soda. The soda was near ice bins and when the plaintiff walked by the bins, her foot came into contact with water, causing her to slip. When she fell, the…
Texas Woman Files Slip & Fall Lawsuit Against Dollar Tree
A Texas woman has filed suit against Dollar Tree, Inc., accusing the company of negligence in a slip and fall accident that led to severe injuries. Lavern Mitchell filed suit against the chain of dollar stores on December 3, 2018, claiming that she “slipped and fell on a puddle of a brownish foreign substance” at a Dollar Tree location in Texas City in Galveston County. Galveston County Woman Files Slip & Fall Suit Against Dollar…
What Happens If I Slip And Fall In A Retail Store?
In 2016, 3.3 percent of all full-time retail workers experienced an illness or injury related to the workplace. Noting that 3.3 out of every 100 workers was injured does not sound ominous until you realize that it is the highest injury rate in the corporate world. That 3.3 percent of workers being injured is even more than the construction industry, and many people consider the construction industry to be far more dangerous than working in…
Couple Files Negligence Lawsuit For A Department Store Fall
A giant in the multi-brand retail business, Macy’s remains an iconic shopping experience for most people who love the idea of getting everything they need under one roof. The blockbuster sales are a hit with many people who form queues outside the store around Thanksgiving and Christmas. But what happens if you experience a slip and fall accident in a store like Macy’s? Do you expect to win a lawsuit against this department store giant?…
Verizon Phone Store Thieves End Up In A Slip And Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and at any time, even when you’re a thief, as evidenced by two suspects who ended up on the floor shortly after they tried to steal a Verizon phone store in Philadelphia on January 3, 2017, at 322 South Street. According to reports, the men slipped and fell as they were attempting to flee the store. Following their fall, they quickly got up and ran away from the…
Philadelphia Couple Suing Walmart For Slip And Fall In The Store
Slip and fall accidents can be dangerous in any circumstance, with many victims seeking compensation from property or retail owners. Jack and Sonia Smith have been on the receiving end of a slip and fall accident when Sonia slipped inside a Walmart store on November 4, 2015. The couple claimed that Sonia was shopping in a Walmart store in Northeast Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard when she slipped on oil spilled on the floor, which was present without…
Slip & Fall News: Falling In A Dollar Tree StoreRetailer
The low-priced retailer Dollar Tree was sued this past summer by a father of a boy who slipped and fell in their store in Gretna, Louisiana. The suit claims the son slipped on some liquid and fell to the floor, sustaining personal injuries. The lawsuit states that the store “failed to properly maintain the premises, failed to warn of hazards, failed to adequately inspect property, placed their customers in a perilous situation, created a defect,…
Wet Floors Slip And Fall Accidents
It all happens in less than a second. You go from casually looking at the melons in the grocery produce section to being sprawled out on the linoleum floor. Or, perhaps you slip on the ice when you’re leaving a restaurant after a heavy snowfall. Such incidents are never intentional, but they can have long-lasting effects. Pennsylvania law states that businesses that are open to the public have a duty to provide a safe environment for…