Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in North Carolina

As a personal injury law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, we are well aware of the many hazards that cause slip and fall injuries. Injuries from a slip and fall often lead to long recovery times, expensive medical bills, lost wages, and sometimes permanent damage. If you slip and fall at a business, there is a chance the store may be responsible for your damages. A personal injury law firm can help you receive a fair result. A Huntersville, NC personal injury lawyer can help determine whether a property owner may be liable for a slip and fall accident, gather evidence to support your claim, and pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries and other losses.

Produce Aisle Slip and Falls

Grocery stores proudly display their fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle, often misting them with water throughout the day. It is common for water to pool on the floor of a produce aisle. This creates a hazard for shoppers and often leads to a slip and fall injury. Fruits and vegetables also contain water, and it is not uncommon for a piece of a fruit or vegetable to end up on the floor where a shopper may slip on it. Depending upon how long the hazardous condition existed before you fell, the grocery store might be responsible for your injuries.

Leaking Refrigerators and Coolers

It is quite common for meat coolers and freezers to drip water onto the floor. You often find this in your favorite grocery store. This clear water on the floor is often difficult to see and causes countless injuries every year. It is the grocery store’s responsibility to monitor the equipment in their store and make sure all floors are clear of debris and liquid. If you slip on liquid that has dripped from a refrigerator or cooler, your chance of recovery in a personal injury claim is good. Usually stores are aware of these leaks and neglect to fix them, which leads to injuries.

Other Substances on Floors

You will often find liquids laying on the floor in the drink aisle at the grocery store. The liquid may be on the floor as a result of an employee’s carelessness when restocking shelves with drinks. Or another customer may have come along and dropped a beverage on the floor before you got there. If an employe caused the liquid to be on the floor, the chances of the store being found responsible will be higher. If another customer dropped the liquid on the floor, the store will only be responsible if the liquid remained on the floor for an extended period of time.

Documenting the Scene

When you slip and fall, we know you are more concerned about your health than taking pictures of whatever caused your fall. That being said, if you or anyone else has photographs of the hazardous condition that caused your fall, it may make all the difference. At the very least, you should report any slip and fall to store management. This will create a record and proof that you fell in the store on a certain date. It is also common for stores to preserve any video of the fall if they are made aware of it. This video can later become evidence for your case.

Speak with a Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you deserve legal assistance. The Layton Law Firm is more than happy to discuss your situation and provide guidance. We can be reached at 704.749.7747 or you can fill out the contact form and we will be in touch shortly. The consultation is free and you don’t owe us anything unless we recover something for you.