Retail Store Accidents

Were You Injured in a Retail Store Accident?

When you go shopping, you do not expect to end up in the hospital. But that happens to many people in Georgia, all because of tripping on a box that should not have been there, or slipping on a wet floor that should have been dry.

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If this describes what happened to you, call the experienced Georgia retail store accident lawyers at The Cornwell Firm.

Everyone visits the department store or supermarket several times a month to grab groceries, pick up a last-minute gift, or to just grab a quick snack. No one ever expects to get hurt while shopping, so when an accident does happen at a retail store, it is important to understand if you have a valid injury claim that could mean you are entitled to financial compensation for your losses. 

Most grocery store and chain store incidents are caused by slip and falls, but there are many other ways you can be harmed while shopping. All department stores and supermarkets are required by law to follow a standard duty of care when it comes to customer safety as soon as they enter the premises. If a customer trips and falls or slips on a slick surface and falls, or is injured in any other way while on the property, then they may be fully entitled to recover monetary compensation for their injuries. Have a Georgia Retail Store Injury Lawyer investigate your claim today (912) 225-4938.

If you or someone you love was injured while shopping at a retail store in Georgia, then our Supermarket and Department Store Accident Injury Lawyers at The Cornwell firm are here to help. We have decades of experience handling premises liability cases throughout the state, so we are fully prepared to take on your case and see it through to trial if that is what it takes to recover the maximum compensation for your suffering. 

Retail stores are generally kept in good condition for shoppers, but with the large number of shoppers that come through a store a day, it is easy for accidents to happen. While supermarkets and department stores are regulated by federal and state agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), injuries on their property are a big concern and can happen at any time. Every corporation is obligated to keep their stores clean, safe and holding their employees accountable for carrying out their proper standards of care, such as keeping accurate records of cleaning and inspection checklists.

It is absolutely crucial to the outcome of your case to choose the right Georgia Personal Injury Attorney who will do everything they can to fight for you and your family. You should be informed about how to select the best attorney for your needs, so always ask to see their credentials and recent case results/qualifications before you hire anyone.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Georgia Department Store or Supermarket Injuries?

As we mentioned before, there are many ways to suffer harm on the premises of a grocery store or supermarket, aside from a slip and fall accident. The following are common scenarios we have seen over the years of helping personal injury victims:

• Leaky roofs, leaks from refrigerated cases, air conditioners and frozen food areas
• Slip and Fall on defective painted stripes in parking lots
• Cuts and injuries from damaged shopping carts and shelves
• Cracked or uneven sidewalks, crosswalks, pavements, curb stops or other flooring
• Entrance and exit areas/doors that are not working properly
• Floor mats in the wrong places or are just missing/damaged
• Construction defects – exposed rebar from parking stop or wall, misaligned shelving
• Spilled foods, liquids, fruits, vegetables in aisles
• Bathroom leaks, busted pipes, toilet and sink in disrepair, water and other spills

Victims can suffer from broken bones and fractures, torn ligaments and muscles, brain trauma, cuts and loss of limbs, sprains, strains, disc injuries, and even wrongful death from a visit to local Retail Store. The medical aspect of your injury claim is very important when it comes to recovering financial compensation. Your attorney will need to work with your medical provider’s in order to gather the proper evidence to help prove your claim, like bills and reports. Simply treating with a physician is not enough, these doctors and medical staff need to report on specific inquiries that insurance companies and our legal system require to make successful recoveries. An inexperienced lawyer or individual can be caught off guard and, in a situation, too late to fix if a client’s medical care is not managed properly. We will investigate your accident with a goal to recover the proper evidence needed to build the most effective case on your behalf. We strongly recommend that you call us today at (912) 225-4938.