Save Mart Injury Accident Slip And Fall Lawyer
Save Mart Supermarkets is a grocery store chain headquartered in Modesto, CA, that operates Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, Foodmaxx, and Maxx Value Foods. The series of food stores number just over 200 and include locations in Bakersfield, Tulare, Visalia, Fresno, Modesto, and San Joaquin Valley. The common theme among these stores is fresh quality food items at reasonable prices.
However, there is also another commonality that might not be as appealing to customers. Food stores are notorious for slip and fall injury accidents due to the number of items loaded onto shelves and displays, wet floor issues, and damaged floors. As a result, many lawyers will support the claim that supermarkets are the leading cause of premises liability slip and fall claims files with the court system across California.
If you or a loved one have suffered a slip and fall injury accident in a Save Mart location or one of its subsidiaries, you need to understand your rights and how to protect them. Unfortunately, personal injury victims are often misled to believe that they have few or no options to recover any compensation from their injuries, or they are intimidated by the thought of facing a corporate legal team in court to get the money they deserve.
However, you never need to worry about these challenges when contacting the Save Mart injury accident slip and fall lawyers at Kenmore Law Group. Our staff is available 24/7 to provide the answers you need when you need them the most. In addition, we offer a free consultation to discuss your matter and how our experts can assist you in securing any compensation owed to you.
Common Slip And Fall Safety Hazards In Save Mart Supermarkets
Many of the features patrons find appealing in a supermarket, like the massive selection and nearly overloaded shelves, could also increase the likelihood of you or a loved one suffering a slip and fall injury accident. Add in the narrow aisles, and countless free-standing displays, and the potential for a slip and fall becomes even higher. The specific issues shoppers need to be aware of include:
- Dry food spills such as rice, flour, beans, or other food can create a slipping hazard
- Liquid spills from broken bottles or jars that fall from a shelf – these can be even more hazardous when there are shards of broken glass littering the floor
- Paper and other litter on the floor can cause a patron to slip and fall or trip and fall depending on the size of the object
- Ice dropped on the floor creates an immediate and longer-term safety concern as the ice is very slippery, and once it melts, the puddle of water remains hazardous – in addition, the ice could be anywhere in the store due to drink dispensers, cold food displays, and bagged ice for sale
- Water leaking onto the floor from damaged water lines, coolers or freezers, flooded sinks, or overflowing toilets can create safety concerns that might be hard for a customer to see without the proper warning sign in the wet area
Unfortunately, with the limited staff in a large supermarket, it can take a while for these safety issues to be discovered and even longer for them to be corrected by a team member. So shoppers need to be on the lookout for all potential safety hazards that increase the chances of suffering a Save Mart injury accident slip and fall.
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Premises Liability
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Head Trauma
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Slip And Fall Accident
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Common Slip And Fall Injuries
Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident can be far more severe than you might expect. The congested aisles and sharp shelving and rack systems in supermarkets can inflict a shocking amount of damage to the human body even before it hits the floor. Some of the more alarming injuries you could suffer in a Save Mart slip and fall incident include:
- Puncture wounds that require stitches or surgery to close
- Severe lacerations that require stitches
- Fractured or broken bones in the hands, arms, and legs when the victim tries to break their fall or damage to the hips, ribs, or collar bone from impact with the floor
- Damage to the soft connective tissue of the joints or a complete dislocation
- Facial injuries can include severe lacerations or damage to the eyes, nose, mouth, or teeth that require surgery or extensive medical care to correct
- Head injuries ranging from a concussion or skull fracture to a traumatic brain injury
- Injuries to the neck, back, or spine that could result in permanent impairment
Even if you believe your slip and fall injuries are minor, it is essential to seek a complete medical examination and evaluation to ensure that any injuries get the treatment needed to provide the best possible outcome and recovery.
How Is Save Mart Responsible For Your Injuries?
Duty of care is a part of premises liability that defines a store’s responsibility to provide a safe environment to shoppers and the general public. The standard that is expected is that which would be exhibited by the average prudent person. So you can imagine that if the average person would take a certain action in their home, then the Save Mart staff should also deliver that same level of care.
For example, the average person would not leave water puddles on the floor or spilled beans. Instead, they would clean up these spills to avoid a slip and fall hazard. And the same could be expected of the staff at any supermarket. In addition, if there were a leaking water line, the average person would have it repaired as soon as possible to avoid a slip and fall injury. Shoppers in a Save Mart should be able to expect the store staff to provide the same attention to the hazard.
If someone is not meeting the expected level of care, they could be said to be in breach of their duty of care or negligent in their duty. When negligence is determined, the person or business found to be negligent can be held financially responsible for any damages or injuries caused by their negligence. Demonstrating that negligence is what your Kenmore Law Group Save Mart injury accident slip and fall lawyer must do to secure the settlement or verdict you need to pay for your medical bills and expenses related to your slip and fall injuries.
The Possible Value Of A Save Mart Slip And Fall Lawsuit
All lawsuits are unique and have a dollar value based on the losses and expenses incurred by the victim. In your case, your legal team at Kenmore Law Group will help you to compile all the costs you can include in your claim against Save Mart, which are likely to have:
- All current medical bills related to the care of your injuries and any estimated future medical expenses that could be needed to reach a full recovery
- The cost of your legal fees for the lawsuit
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged in the slip and fall incident
- The amount of your lost wages if your injuries prevented you from working while you recovered
The other amount that is often included is one that represents the pain and suffering you endured due to your injuries. Again, your legal team will help you understand how this number is derived and what is appropriate for you to expect for pain and suffering.
How Long Will My Slip And Fall Lawsuit Take?
It is impossible to predict how long any legal matter will take to reach completion. Factors from the court’s workload to the actions of the Save Mart legal team will impact the length of the case. So it is best to contact Kenmore Law Group as quickly as possible after your accident to determine if your issue has legal merit and if you wish to pursue a lawsuit.
Once you hire our law firm, the team will work diligently to gather the information and facts needed to file your claim with the court system. In California, personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injury to make a claim with the court. If the case is not filed in that time, the victim has forfeited their right to seek compensation. Our goal is always to move as rapidly as possible to ensure that our clients get the settlement or verdict they need as quickly as possible.
You Will Appreciate Our Zero Fee Guarantee
When you hire Kenmore Law Group to handle your Save Mart slip and fall injury lawsuit, you never need to worry about making an upfront payment for our services. We never ask for payment until our client has been paid to eliminate any added financial hardships. In addition, if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. This practice is the best way to show each client how dedicated our staff is to fight to protect their rights and get them the compensation they deserve.
So don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kenmore Law Group today to learn more about your rights as a personal injury victim and why we are the best choice for your Save Mart injury accident slip and fall lawyer. Our goal is always to defend you and your rights and ensure the stability of your financial future.