Supermarket accidents can occur when you least expect them to. However, you should know that if you are involved in one due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible to recover your economic and non-economic damages. Follow along to find out what types of injuries occur after a supermarket accident and how one of the proficient Queens slip & fall accident attorneys at The Law Offices of George Poulos can work on your behalf to redeem the financial compensation that you require to heal.

Why do supermarket accidents occur in New York State?

Supermarkets are seemingly safe places. But if employees and managers fail to upkeep the premises, an accident can easily occur. That said, below is a list of reasons as to why you may have experienced a supermarket accident:

  • An employee or manager failed to clean up spills in the aisles.
  • An employee or manager failed to clean up spills in the restrooms.
  • An employee or manager failed to fix unstable product displays.
  • An employee or manager failed to adjust loose products on the shelves.
  • An employee or manager failed to remove spoiled or expired food from the shelves.
  • An employee or manager failed to remove obstructions in the aisles.
  • An employee or manager failed to place floor mats in the necessary areas.
  • An employee or manager failed to fix defective automatic doors.
  • An employee or manager failed to hire adequate security for the premises.
  • An employee or manager failed to place adequate lighting on the premises.
  • An employee or manager failed to fix potholes in the parking lot.

What types of injuries may I experience after a supermarket accident?

If you were involved in any of the above instances, then you may have suffered from one or more of the following injuries:

  • Cuts and bruises on your skin.
  • A cracked pelvis or fractured hip.
  • A fractured wrist or arm.
  • Back or spinal cord injuries.
  • A head wound or concussion.

What types of damages can I recover after my supermarket accident?

If you believe that the injuries you incurred from your supermarket accident were due to the negligence of an employee or manager, then you have the right to file a personal injury claim. If you gather sufficient evidence to make your claim successful, then you may be eligible to recover both economic damages and non-economic damages. Examples of both that may apply include the following:

  • Economic damages:
    • Medical bills, current and future.
      • Cost of the ambulance.
      • Cost of the overnight hospital bill.
      • Cost of your required medication.
      • Cost of rehabilitation.
    • Lost wages, current and future.
    • Lost opportunity for employment.
  • Non-economic damages:
    • Pain and suffering.
    • Disability or disfigurement.
    • Emotional distress.
    • Loss of independence.
    • Loss of enjoyment of life.
    • Loss of companionship.

For help with retaining compensation for your damages, contact one of the talented Queens personal injury attorneys today.