All it takes is a few grapes on the floor. Of all the simple things that people could overlook, grapes are a tremendous hazard when you’re shopping in a supermarket. Unfortunately, if you have a slip and fall accident after stepping on grapes, you could be facing a very serious injury with very long recovery time.
Supermarket Injuries Need a Qualified Attorney to Fight for You!
This is where a personal injury firm like Feiner & Lavy can be one of your best allies. And it isn’t just grapes. Supermarkets in the Bronx are filled with hazards, from displays in aisles that are really an obstruction and hazard to a puddle from a leaky freezer or some grease dumped from a rotisserie chicken container. A trip to the supermarket can quickly turn into a trip and fall accident that leaves you suffering in the hospital.
It is the responsibility of the owners and managers of these supermarkets to make sure that their store is a safe place for their customers. But sometimes the folks at such Bronx supermarkets as Key Food, Fine Fare, C-Town, Shop Rite, Food Bazaar, Pioneer or your neighborhood independent grocer is so busy trying to sell customers a product that your safety has taken a back seat.
Most accidents involving customers in a supermarket are slip and fall accidents, but there are many different types of injuries with a lot of different outcomes. Some common injuries include broken bones such as arms, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. With the elderly, two areas that can be particularly dangerous if injured are hips and knees. Someone who has had a hip or knee replacement could need a significantly more complicated level of medical treatment. And if the injuries suffered include neck, back or head injuries, things can get dangerous.
It isn’t just a slip and fall or trip and fall that can lead to injuries. Aisles crowded with displays of merchandise can create a hazard, particularly for someone with mobility or vision problems, hand trucks left in aisles can be a dangerous obstacle, and objects falling off shelves can cause injuries.
Supermarkets are responsible for providing a safe environment and appropriate security for its customers. At Feiner & Lavy, we always tell our friends and clients that if you are injured, the first thing to do is to take care of yourself and get medical attention. Either you or a companion should get photographs or video of the place where your injury happened. And while this is difficult, if anyone saw the incident, try to get their contact information. Finally, make sure the manager of the store is made aware that you were injured. Markets usually have accident reporting procedures that can be very helpful.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident and need a Bronx law firm to fight for your injury, contact Feiner & Lavy today. Our attorneys have more than 80 years of experience, and we have a broad range of resources available to help you win the settlement you deserve. We are a local Bronx personal injury law firm that knows our courts, our borough and our clients. We pride ourselves on our level of determination and will not stop until our clients’ cases are settled with the highest possible payout. If you believe you have been injured through the negligence of another, call us today at 212-393-9130 for a free consultation.
