Whether it’s wet floors, spilled product, or cluttered aisles, grocery stores are filled with hazards that can make customers lose their balance and fall. If you have injuries from a fall in a grocery store, you need to speak to a Sacramento slip and fall lawyer.
Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys has decades of collective experience in personal injury law and a passion for assisting our clients. We can hold negligent grocery store owners accountable and help you pursue financial compensation for your medical bills, lost work income, and other injury-related losses.
Contact our offices today to discuss your case with a grocery store slip and fall lawyer in Sacramento.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
Managing finances and recovering after a serious injury can be challenging, especially if your injuries make you unable to work. A personal injury lawyer in Sacramento can provide legal representation as you navigate the post-injury process. A lawyer can help you file an insurance claim against the responsible party and negotiate with insurers on a settlement amount.
We have served numerous clients while going up against large insurance companies. We are a firm that can provide experienced representation that prioritizes your interests. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you.
Slip and Fall Accidents Are Common in Grocery Stores
Grocery stores are an extremely common location for slip and fall accidents due to a number of reasons:
- Wet floors. Wet floors from mopping, refrigerator leaks, and condensation can cause patrons to lose their footing.
- Spilled product. Spilled liquids, greases, and other food products also constitute a slipping hazard.
- Parking lots. Store patrons can also fall while traversing parking lots outside due to ice patches or cracks in the concrete.
- Floor debris. Products from shelving can fall onto the aisle in addition to stacking boxes and shelf-loading equipment.
These hazards, combined with a high degree of foot traffic and other factors, contribute to a higher frequency of falling accidents in grocery stores than in many other locations.
Grocery Store Owners Can Be Liable for Falls
In general, grocery store owners can be liable if customers sustain injuries due to falls. Property owners are obligated to minimize the risk of harm to guests on their properties. If a landowner knows about a dangerous hazard and fails to address it, they can be financially liable for the damages it causes.
So, if the grocery store owner knew about the dangerous conditions but nonetheless did nothing, you may have a case on your hands. For example, mopping the floor and not placing a “wet floor” sign could constitute negligence if someone fell and hurt themselves.
To prove the grocery store owner was negligent, you have to prove they knew or should have known about the falling hazard. Evidence that can establish this fact includes:
- Communications (text, email, etc.) showing the owner’s knowledge of the hazard
- Surveillance footage showing the presence of the hazard for a sufficient period
- Eyewitness accounts and testimony from employees and other patrons
- Medical records showing the nature of the falling injury
- Prior records of complaints or injuries
- Statements or admissions of the store owner
We Can Pursue Compensation After a Grocery Store Slip and Fall Accident
Even a fall from a minor height can cause lasting injuries that drain your finances and mental well-being.
Through a personal injury lawsuit, a Sacramento grocery store slip and fall lawyer can recover financial compensation for your:
- Emergency medical bills and future medical expenses
- Lost work income and other forms of employment compensation
- Reduced lifetime earning capacity resulting from disability
- Physical pain, emotional suffering, mental anguish
- Quality-of-life reductions from scarring and disfigurement
We understand how difficult managing life after an injury can be and will help you seek compensation for your losses under the law.
Time Limit for Filing a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in California
According to California Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, you have two years to file a lawsuit for injuries after a grocery store slip and fall accident. This timer either starts from the injury date or, in the case of hidden injuries, the date you discovered your condition.
Once this time expires, you will lose your legal right to sue for compensation, so you need to act quickly. Evidence fades quickly, and it can take months or even years to build a robust case.
Your best option is to start as promptly as possible and talk to an attorney before anything else. A lawyer can initiate the claims process and reduce the risk of delays.
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