Slip-and-Falls and Negligence
All stores which welcome the general public onto their premises have a legal duty to keep these customers reasonably safe, such as against slip-and-fall accidents which result in injury, and an unreasonable condition which contributes to such a fall may lead to a personal injury claim against the store. If you’ve slipped and fallen in a public place of business due to negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Retailers such as grocery stores must take certain legal steps to keep their customers out of harm’s way, whether they are nationwide chains, subsidiaries, or locally-owned businesses, and they may be legally responsible when a slip-and-fall accident was directly caused by an unreasonably safe condition. Slip-and-falls in stores have a variety of causes: a customer could fall in the store’s entry way where no “wet floor” sign was present; poorly-placed items may fall into an aisle and cause customers to slip or trip; poor lighting in a section of a store may result in poor visibility.
While there are countless situations such as these, the store’s legal responsibility (if applicable) often depends on whether the store had, or “reasonably” should have had, knowledge of the unsafe condition and failed to resolve it in a timely manner.
If you’ve been hurt in a slip-and-fall in a store, do your best to record all details while they are fresh in your mind:
- Take pictures of the area, if possible;
- Note any factors which contributed to your accident, such as debris, wet floors, or warning signs (or lack thereof);
- Get the names of any witnesses of the accident and employees who spoke with you.
The store will not assist with these matters and you will be responsible for the necessary evidence to prove that it is legally at-fault for your accident, which is why it’s essential to consult with a personal injury attorney who will ensure that this evidence is gathered and compensation may be earned.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to a business’s negligence, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
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