Grocery slip and falls are not uncommon. People fall down because grocery stores didn’t have signage out warning about wet spots or spills that have occurred. If you have experienced a slip and fall in a grocery store that has left you injured, you may be in a position to win funds to help pay for your medical expenses as well as your pain and suffering. Lastimado Texas is here to talk about what you should do after a grocery slip and fall accident so that you can get the compensation that you deserve.
What to Do After a Grocery Slip & Fall Accident
Once you have experienced a slip and fall accident in a grocery store, there are several things that you need to do right away. Follow these steps to make sure you have done everything you need to do.
– Call the Manager: If you fall in a grocery store, you need to get a manager to come and assist you as soon as possible. You need to make sure that the scene of the accident remains untouched as the details are important for your case. They need to be able to see the place that you fell and what caused you to fall.
– File an Incident Report: At many grocery stores, there are reports that need to be filed by coworkers or managers by law. Included in the report should be date and time that the accident occurred. When the report is filed, you will more than likely be given a copy which is important to keep so that you can share it with your attorney.
– Get Medical Care: If you have injured yourself and are in need of a physician, you should always ask for someone to call 911. If you are in need of paramedics, they will report the case as well which will only strengthen your case. Any medical records are strong evidence in a court case to receive compensation.
– Look for Witnesses: Anytime you can find witnesses that saw what happened, it can be helpful. A witness can testify that they saw employees walk past the spill, almost saw other customers slip and fall and so on.
– Use Surveillance Cameras: If the grocery store has surveillance cameras, they can be helpful in making your case stronger if they caught the fall on camera. You can contact the manager to ask if you can see the portion of the video that shows the accident occurring.
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If you have experienced a slip and fall accident in a grocery store, you may need the help of the professionals at Lastimado Texas to help you get the compensation you deserve. The grocery store is going to do everything in their power to get out of paying anything if it is at all possible. This is why it is always best to have our team of attorneys on your side. Call us today!
