What Happens if I Slip and Fall In a Grocery Store?


A grocery store can involve several types of slip and fall hazards, including spills, tracked-in ice and snow, and wet floors. A slip and fall lawyer at Philly Slip and Fall Guys will review your case to determine liability. Here is more information about what happens if you slip and fall in a grocery store:

Medical Attention

After you have slipped and fallen in a grocery store, make sure to receive medical attention as soon as possible. This creates a direct connection between the incident and your injuries. Adrenaline can cover signs of more serious injuries, so request medical treatment even if your injuries seem minor. Get a complete medical evaluation, and file all medical reports and bills you receive.

Depending on what caused your fall, it is possible for you to receive compensation for your medical expenses. Hold on to medication receipts and any other documents reflecting the costs of your treatment. If your injuries result in you being out of work while you recover, track lost wages. Keep accounts of other out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel costs if you have to travel to out-of-state hospitals for specialized treatment.

Scene Documentation

As a victim of a slip and fall, you will have the right to document the scene of the accident. This evidence will help you with your case. If you are able to do so after your fall, take photos of the hazard that caused your fall, the surrounding area, and your injuries. Note the time and the weather conditions. If there is anyone nearby who saw you fall, these are witnesses to the incident. Collect their contact information and ask them if they would be willing to make a statement.

Property owners have the duty to make the store environment safe for their patrons. This includes putting up wet floor signs, cleaning spills in a timely manner, and addressing other hazards. Having photo and video evidence of the hazard and any lack of warning signs helps your slip and fall lawyer to determine liability and fight for compensation.

Incident Report

The store will need to file an incident report detailing the circumstances of your accident. Report your fall to a store manager as soon as possible. After they fill out the report, document it and ask for a copy. See if you can also access the surveillance videos and add this information to your other evidence.

Lawyer Consultation

You have the legal right to seek counsel from a lawyer after you have experienced a slip and fall accident in a grocery store. Schedule a consultation, and bring all the available evidence from your fall. The lawyer will look through the evidence to determine who is responsible for your accident.

Liability states who is at fault for the accident, and it is usually based on negligence. For the store owner or employee to be liable, they could have caused the hazard or seen the hazard but did not address it. If they were not aware of the risk after they had adequate time to discover it, it is possible that they can be held liable.

We can go over local and state personal injury regulations with you. Even if you are partially at fault for your fall, you may still be able to receive some compensation due to comparative negligence law. The amount that you are at fault is calculated as a percentage, which is deducted from your overall compensation.

Insurance Communication

A claims agent from the grocery store owner’s insurance company will reach out to you to ask for more information about the incident. They inquire about what you were doing at the time of the accident and ask about your medical expenses. You can ask the agent to communicate with your lawyer. The insurance company may offer you a settlement to cover your medical costs and stop the case from going to court. A lapse in the store’s maintenance records may be used as evidence of negligence.

An attorney from Philly Slip and Fall Guys can negotiate with insurance agencies on your behalf. We will work with the insurance company to help you receive adequate compensation. Go over any settlement offers with one of our lawyers to see if they are fair. If the company does not offer a settlement or refuses to negotiate the amount, we can help you take your case to court to help you receive fair compensation.

Contact a Slip and Fall Lawyer Today

Our firm specializes in slip and fall cases and other personal injury claims. We are knowledgeable about premises liability and offer free consultations for our clients. A slip and fall lawyer will also assist you with meeting all the deadlines for your case. To consult with one of our lawyers at Philly Slip and Fall Guys, we invite you to fill out our online form or call us today.