Kosher Market Slip And Fall Attorney

Los Angeles residents and those in the surrounding area are fortunate to have access to several Kosher markets, including La Brea, Santa Monica, and Ariel Glatt. These locations offer a unique blend of food items that meet the requirements of Jewish dietary law and countless other general food items in the meat, produce, fresh fish, dairy and eggs, and beverage categories. Having all of these grocery items in one location certainly simplified the task of grocery shopping for anyone practicing the Jewish faith and eating within its dietary laws.

While having what could be called one-stop grocery shopping is a significant benefit, there are other issues that could become a safety concern for shoppers at any of the Kosher markets in the Los Angeles area. Patrons should pay close attention to the space allotted in the aisles, the condition of the flooring surfaces, and any items or problems that could increase the likelihood of suffering a kosher market slip and fall incident. The often tight spaces, a number of large freestanding displays and coolers located in the markets increase the severity of and potential for injuries when a shopper slips and falls on a wet or damaged floor.

If you have suffered a slip and fall accident in a kosher market in the Los Angeles area, the staff at Kenmore Law Group is here to provide the information and answers you need. And we have associates available 24/7 to ensure that you never need to wait, wonder, and worry about your rights as a personal injury victim or how to best protect yourself. So be sure to get in touch with our office at your earliest convenience to get the answers you need and schedule your free consultation with a Kosher market slip and fall attorney at Kenmore Law Group.

The Pros And Cons Of Any Neighborhood Kosher Market

Of course, you enjoy an added sense of community and fellowship when shopping in your neighborhood Kosher market. It is a more personal setting than any large chain store. And it offers the items specific to supporting your faith and the life you lead. You genuinely share a kinship and feeling of connection with the staff and other shoppers that would not be found in a large retail store. However, you also share an increased potential for suffering a slip and fall injury.

While the shopping experience is more personal, the more limited staff could mean that the store cannot handle some cleanup issues or safety hazards as quickly or as thoroughly as a large supermarket. For example, cleaning up a spill from a broken bottle of juice or items that fell from a display shelf could take much longer for the small staff at a Kosher market. And that increases the chances of an unsuspecting patron slipping and falling on that wet floor.

In addition, when there is a slip and fall incident in a large store, the victim will typically sustain injuries only from the impact with the floor. But in a smaller Kosher market, the victim is much more likely to suffer impact with multiple items, including shelving, display units, coolers, or shopping carts that are all in much closer proximity in the small store. Each one of these items is likely to cause added injuries that can include:

• Contusions, lacerations, or puncture wounds
• Broken or fracture bones
• Joint dislocations and damage to the soft connective tissue in the joints
• Internal bleeding or injury to internal organs
• Damage to the face, nose, mouth, teeth, or eyes
• Injuries to the neck, back, or spinal cord
• Head injuries such as a concussion, skull fracture, brain bleed, or traumatic brain injury

Clearly, the result of a slip and fall injury in a Kosher market can be catastrophic and result in life-long impairment, loss of mobility, or decline in cognitive ability. So any slip and fall injury victim must seek a complete medical evaluation after the incident. Unfortunately, many injuries can be masked by the shock and adrenaline created during a sudden fall. And immediate diagnosis and treatment are the best way to ensure the ability to make a full medical recovery.

Safety Concerns To Be Aware Of In Your Local Kosher Market

Sadly, many of the things you see as quaint in your local Kosher market could also be creating some of the most hazardous conditions. The smaller aisles with numerous freestanding displays, the freestanding coolers located throughout the stores, and the tall shelving units all can create safety concerns, including:

• Water leaking on the floor from coolers, freezers, displays, and water lines
• Merchandise that falls from shelving or freestanding displays when bumped by another shopper
• Spilled food or beverages from an item that is dropped or falls from a shelf
• Merchandise that is left on the floor or a palette creates a tripping or slip and fall hazard
• Wet floors due to water tracked in from outside
• Damaged, saturated, or missing floor mats at the store entryway
• Wet floors that were recently mopped but were not adequately marked with a warning sign to help protect patrons from slipping and falling

These are only some of the safety hazards that could be encountered when shopping in a local Kosher market. Shoppers must practice vigilance when moving through these stores to ensure that a wet floor, floors cluttered with obstacles, or a damaged floor surface do not result in severe slip and fall injuries.

What To Do After A Kosher Market Slip And Fall Injury

Sadly, slip and fall injuries are the leading cause of visits to the emergency room in the United States. If you suffer severe injuries when you slip and fall at a Kosher market, dial 911 to request emergency medical assistance and remain as still as possible until help arrives. However, if you think your injuries are only minor, it is still important to gather some basic information before leaving the Kosher Market.

First, take pictures of the area where you feel and what caused the fall. Also, get images that include the surrounding area. Next, ask any witnesses to the incident to provide their contact information in case you need to file a lawsuit in the future to recover damages. Then notify the manager of the Kosher market of the incident and ask for their contact information. Finally, some stores ask that you complete an incident report after an injury in their location. So be sure to get a copy of any document you completed or the manager completes related to your slip and fall.

When you leave the Kosher market, get your injuries evaluated and documented by a medical professional to ensure you get the care needed to recover as quickly as possible. Finally, contact Kenmore Law Group to request a free consultation with a Kosher market slip and fall attorney to discuss the details of the incident.

What Is The Statute Of Limitations On A Kosher Market Slip And Fall Lawsuit?

In California, personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injuries to file a claim with the court system. If the case is not filed by that date, the victim will likely have forfeited their right to seek compensation. There are very few exceptions to this rule that your Kenmore Law Group team will explain to you if they apply to your matter. However, in most cases, it is recommended to seek legal guidance as quickly as possible after an injury to ensure your claim is filed as rapidly as possible. The sooner the case is prepared and filed, the sooner you will have the settlement or verdict that you need to pay your medical bills and other expenses created by the slip and fall incident.

How Do You Determine The Value Of A Kosher Market Slip And Fall Lawsuit?

The value of each lawsuit is determined based on the actual expenses and losses of the injury victim. In your situation, some of the most common costs you would include in your claim are:

• All of your medical bills related to the injuries from the slip and fall
• Your legal fees for the matter
• Any lost wages if you could not work or missed work to attend medical appointments or treatments
• The value of any personal property destroyed in the fall

In some cases, you can include a dollar amount to represent your pain and suffering due to the injuries you sustained in the Kosher market slip and fall incident.

No Upfront Legal Fees

To reduce the stress and financial hardship of injury victims, the policy at Kenmore Law Group is that we do not get paid until our client gets paid. So you never need to worry about how to pay upfront legal fees to get your case prepared and filed. In addition, if we fail to win the case, you owe us nothing. That eliminates your financial risk and demonstrates how confident we are in getting you the settlement r verdict you need to pay your expenses.

Don’t hesitate to contact Kenmore Law Group today to discuss your rights as an injury victim and why we are the right team to hire as your Kosher market slip and fall lawyer. Our focus is always on meeting our client’s legal and financial needs today and in the future.