People in the Bronx do a lot of their shopping very locally. For many residents, this means frequent visits to a bodega, convenience store or corner store, where someone may pick up a loaf of bread, grab a cup of coffee or pack of cigarettes, or do a little light grocery shopping. It may also be the place you get the news about your neighborhood. (We know it’s where we hear what’s going on.) It is one of the hubs that keeps the rhythm of our borough beating a little differently than many places outside New York City. [caption id="attachment_3156" align="alignright" width="500"] Real injuries have real consequences. Call Feiner & Lavy for a free consultation today![/caption] Unfortunately, these small stores can be hazardous to their customers. The personal injury lawyers at Feiner & Lavy are familiar with the injury opportunities presented by cramped, crowded aisles in these neighborhood institutions. These stores can create obstacles like cases of soda or other goods stacked in aisles or spills or dropped slippery produce like tomatoes can be left uncleaned on the floor because the lone employee is working the register. And this can spell disaster for you if you fall and get injured. Falls in the cramped aisles of a bodega, convenience store or corner store can turn into a two-for-one: not only can someone be injured in a fall when they hit the ground, but they can also be injured by falling into a display. This can compound a broken bone with a serious cut that results in a loss of blood or leaves an ugly scar from the stitches needed to close the wound. The owners of these stores have a responsibility to ensure that you are conducting your business with them in a safe environment, that is kept free from the kind of dangers that can leave you severely injured. It’s not something you think about until you’re in the back of an ambulance headed for the hospital. A two-for-one fall like the one described could involve injuries like broken bones, damage to soft tissue like ligaments, muscle or cartilage and other problems, requiring time to both heal and rehab. And the cut suffered in a fall could leave the kind of ugly scar that will later need plastic surgery. Beyond those costs, there are lost wages, costs preparing your home for you or your loved to return, and a loss in the quality of your life. The attorneys at Feiner & Lavy know that your life has been put on hold and your bank account has been impacted, and we are well-practiced at knowing how much you deserve for your injuries. Then we go out on your behalf and fight to get that settlement for you! If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in the Bronx, you need a lawyer who will fight for your injury. Don’t hesitate – contact Feiner & Lavy today! With more than 80 years of combined experience, 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 resolved with the highest possible payout. If you believe you have been injured at the hands of another, call us today at 212-393-9130 for a free consultation.