Going to the grocery store is such a routine activity that it doesn’t cross anyone’s mind that they may get into an accident and become seriously injured. Unfortunately, supermarket accidents happen all the time because an employee was negligent. There are a number of different ways that an employee or manager’s negligence can result in a very serious accident. Slip and fall accidents are the most common types of accidents that occur in supermarkets simply because there are so many things that an individual can slip and fall on in that environment.

Staff and management of supermarkets have the responsibility to make sure that the store is safe for shoppers to be in. If they fail to do so and someone becomes injured as a result of the negligence, it may result in not only an accident but also a personal injury lawsuit in an effort to hold the store liable.

If you find yourself involved in a supermarket accident, or an accident in any other retail environment, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure you take pictures and videos of the conditions that caused you to become injured. This will be very helpful when you need to fulfill the burden of proving negligence during your lawsuit. In addition, it is also essential that you inform the store management that you were injured before leaving the store because that way, they may be expecting a lawsuit and can assess what steps need to be taken.

If you were injured in a supermarket accident, contact our firm today.

For strong legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney, contact Underwood & Micklin and we would be happy to schedule a consultation to discuss your matter.