What to do if yesterday afternoon when I was shopping in my local grocery store, I slipped in the produce section?
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What to do if yesterday afternoon when I was shopping in my local grocery store, I slipped in the produce section?
When I slipped I fell sideways causing me to land on my hip and elbow. After pulling myself together and getting up I noticed some mashed up grapes all over the floor where I had slipped. One of the nearby customers witnessed it and came to my aid to help me. She yelled out for the manager. I waited near the area for him to block it off so no one else would fall. I told him what happened and checked out. I went home then came back about an hour later to fill out an incident report. The manager reported it to the insurance company. What do I do now?
Asked on August 13, 2013 under Personal Injury, North Carolina
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
How were you injured? WIthout an injury, there is nothing to compensate in a slip and fall case. You cannot revcover simply because you slipped and fell.
Christopher Earley / Law Office of Christopher Earley
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hi,
Sorry to hear about your accident. Before dealing with the insurance company, consult with a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer. Under Massachusetts law, it sounds as if you have a case. Did you suffer any injuries? If not, there would be no case. Check out my blog dedicated to all things related to Massachusetts slip and fall law at: http://www.bostonslipandfallattorney.com
Chris Earley
617 338 7400
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