GNC Store Slip And Fall Accident Lawsuit

California is home to nearly 10% of all the GNC stores in the United States. There are over 200 locations spread across more than 150 cities, including eight areas in Los Angeles, 13 in San Diego, six in San Jose, and three in San Francisco. These stores are very popular due to the healthy supplements and range of vitamins and products they offer for those working to take good care of their body and overall health.

But what might come as a massive shock to many patrons of GNC are the countless slip and fall and injury accidents that occur in these stores. After all, you are visiting a GNC store to buy items to improve your body and health, but you could encounter significant safety hazards in the process. The concept that the staff at GNC stores are not meeting their obligation to provide a safe shopping environment for customers is very counterintuitive. But it appears to be the case.

So when shopping in your local GNC, you must be aware of the common safety hazards and what to look for to avoid becoming the next GNC store slip and fall accident victim. In addition, if you have already suffered a slip and fall accident, a trip and fall injury, or an assault and battery at a GNC store, the staff at Kenmore Law Group are here to provide the information you need. Our team can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have the answers to make wise choices regarding a GNC store slip and fall accident lawsuit. In addition, we are eager to provide a free consultation with an expert accident injury lawyer to determine if your case has the legal merit to warrant a lawsuit. So please get in touch with Kenmore Law Group today to request your free consultation with a caring and dedicated personal injury lawyer.

What Makes GNC Stores So Unsafe?
First, it is vital to consider the size of most GNC locations. They are some of the smaller retail stores that you might visit. The aisles are small, and countless items are stacked high on the shelves that virtually line the store. And the materials used to display their inventory often have sharp corners and edges. So even a minor mishap can result in multiple injuries. Then add the lack of maintenance and housekeeping in many of the GNC stores, and you can see how many of these minor safety concerns that are ignored result in significant customer injuries.

Some of the most common safety issues that are found in GNC stores include:

• Water or other drinks spilled on the floor but not mopped up promptly
• Liquid inventory items that are leaking from bottles or jars but are not mopped up quickly
• Water tracked into stores due to missing floor mats
• Damaged or folded floor mats
• Floor mats that are saturated with water but have not been replaced
• Freestanding displays or boxes of inventory blocking walking space and aisleways
• Merchandise that fell to the floor but was not picked up and returned to the shelf
• Falling items from high shelving that injure patrons
• Litter on the floor that was not picked up or fell from an overflowing trashcan
• Damaged flooring that is not correctly marked with a caution sign
• Damp floors that were recently mopped but do not display a caution sign to alert customers of the increased potential to slip and fall

The worst part of these safety issues is that most could have and should have been corrected by the store staff before any customers suffered an injury. However, when the team is not dedicated to meeting its legal obligation to provide a safe shopping environment to patrons, these accidents become very common.

What Is Duty Of Care?
Duty of care is a legal term that is part of premises liability law. It defines the obligations of business and property owners to ensure the safety of guests and customers on the property. The guidelines explain the inspections and level of care that is required to ensure the safety of others. And the definition is straightforward enough to be applied to almost any business or property, so there is no reason the staff at GNC stores are not following the requirements to keep customers safe.

The level of care required must be equal to what the average prudent person would provide in a similar situation. So you can think about how you would react to water spilled on the floor or litter on the floor and then expect the same care from the staff at GNC. If the workers at GNC stores do not provide the basic maintenance required, they can be found negligent in their duty of care. And when that negligence is found to have been the cause of or contributed to a personal injury accident, the store can be liable for the victim’s losses and expenses due to their injuries.

Your Kenmore Law Group GNC slip and fall accident injury lawyer will discuss the details of your incident with you during your free consultation. And if they determine that negligence was involved in the cause of the accident, they will help you decide if a GNC store accident injury lawsuit is the best way to secure the compensation owed to you.

How Much Is My GNC Store Slip And Fall Accident Lawsuit Worth?
Unlike what you might have seen in the movies or on television, there are no pre-determined values for personal injury lawsuits. Instead, you will work closely with your Kenmore Law Group legal team to compile your allowable expenses to determine the value of your GNC store lawsuit. The items that are typically included in these claims are:

• All current and future medical costs related to the treatment or care of the injuries suffered at GNC
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the GNC accident
• Your lost income if the injuries you suffered prevented you from returning to work until your recovery was complete
• The cost of your Kenmore Law Group legal fees to prepare and litigate your GNC store slip and fall accident lawsuit

Including a more arbitrary amount for pain and suffering is possible if your injuries were significant or the recovery time was lengthy. Your Kenmore Law Group legal experts will assist you in selecting a fair and reasonable amount for your pain and suffering based on their experience handling similar cases.

Severe Injuries Often Sustained In A GNC Store Slip And Fall Accident
Unfortunately, a GNC patron could suffer a long list of potential injuries. While some are fortunate and escape with only minor cuts or bruises, others suffer life-altering injuries. These painful and upsetting injuries can include:

• Broken bones or compound fractures
• Dislocated joints with damage to the soft connective tissue of the joint that requires a surgical repair
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that involve damage to internal organs or severe internal bleeding
• Damage to the neck, back, or spinal cord
• Injuries to the nose, eyes, ears, mouth, or delicate facial skin
• Head injuries that can include a skull fracture, brain hemorrhage, brain contusion, or other traumatic brain injury

These injuries will undoubtedly result in significant pain and trauma for the victim. In addition, many are likely to suffer added stress and complications due to the costly medical care required to recover from their extensive injuries. Sadly, the long-term outcome can be years of medical treatment and rehabilitation, substantial medical bills, a loss of quality of life, and severe depression. And all of these problems could have been avoided if the staff at GNC had only invested a few moments in store inspections and correcting any discovered safety issues.

How Long Do I Have To File A GNC Slip And Fall Accident Lawsuit?
As a personal injury victim, you have two years from the incident date to file a claim with the court against GNC. If the case is not filed then, you could lose the right to seek compensation for the losses caused by that incident. However, you can have the case filed at any time in the two years, rather than waiting the full time before filing your claim.

Getting The Best Legal Guidance For Your GNC Store Slip And Fall Accident Lawsuit
Many law firms’ priority is getting paid for their services. They charge upfront fees so they know they will get their money before ever trying to meet their client’s needs. However, we never charge upfront fees or expenses when you hire Kenmore Law Group. Instead, we only get paid after we have secured the settlement or verdict needed to pay your legal expenses and other costs associated with your GNC accident injuries.

In addition, if we fail to win your GNC store slip and fall accident lawsuit, you owe us nothing. Our priority is ensuring that justice is served for our clients. And if we fail, it should not be at your expense. This policy helps every personal injury victim get the legal representation they deserve and demonstrates our dedication to fighting for justice and our confidence in winning every case we handle. So please know that Kenmore Law Group is here to assist you in getting the compensation you deserve. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office today to discuss your incident and schedule a free consultation to determine if you have grounds for a GNC store slip and fall accident lawsuit.