Jewel Slip and Fall Attorney

Types of Slip and Fall Accidents and Injuries at Jewel

While people usually expect to be safe when shopping at grocery stores, there are a variety of hazards that they may encounter that could potentially lead to serious injuries. Some of the most common ways that grocery store customers may be injured involve trip and fall accidents. These accidents can occur in any type of store, and Jewel or Jewel-Osco stores are no exception. If you or someone you know have been injured in a trip and fall accident at one of these stores, an experienced personal injury attorney help you determine who was responsible and work with you to get the compensation you deserve.

At Newland & Newland, LLP, we have helped numerous clients pursue compensation for serious injuries, including providing representation for customers who have been placed at risk because stores failed to take the necessary measures to address tripping hazards or other safety issues. We can examine the circumstances surrounding a trip and fall accident, gather evidence to demonstrate that negligence by a store's personnel was to blame, and identify all potential sources of compensation. We can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf and pursue a personal injury lawsuit against Jewel or other liable parties, and we will not rest until you are fully compensated for all damages you have suffered due to a trip and fall injury.

Causes of Trip and Fall Accidents at Jewel Stores

Premises liability laws require property owners to maintain a safe environment for visitors, and this includes regularly inspecting the premises for potential hazards and promptly correcting any issues that are found. If it is determined that Jewel personnel knew or should have known about a trip and fall hazard, but they failed to address these issues in a timely manner, the company may be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result.

Some common causes of trip and fall accidents at Jewel grocery stores include:

• Damaged floors and walking surfaces - Floor tiles in a store may be, loose, damaged, uneven, or missing, or floor mats or other protective coverings may become torn or wrinkled, leading to dangerous tripping hazards.
• Hazardous sidewalks and parking lots - Cracks, potholes, and uneven pavement in a Jewel store's parking lot or the sidewalks surrounding a store may put people at risk of tripping and falling. These issues can become even more dangerous due to insufficient lighting in a parking lot or on the exterior of a store, and in these situations, customers may be unable to see and avoid hazards.
• Cluttered aisles - Items may be left on the floor, or products may fall from shelves that are overloaded, creating tripping hazards for customers. Walking paths may also be blocked by large advertising displays or products that are being unloaded and restocked, increasing the chances that a customer will trip and fall over obstacles in their path.
• Spilled liquids or other slipping hazards - Beverages or other liquid products may be spilled on the floor at a Jewel store. If spills are not immediately cleaned up, customers may be placed at risk of slipping and falling. Floors may also become wet and slippery due to the use of mist in a store's produce section, failure to use floor mats at a store's entrances to prevent water from entering the building during rainy or snowy weather, or failure to post warning signs when floors are being mopped or cleaned.

Contact Our Illinois Jewel Trip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Jewel stores are a common place for trip and fall accidents to occur. There are many potential hazards in a grocery store, and customers may be placed at risk due to the negligence of a store's employees. Even a seemingly minor trip or fall can lead to serious injuries, such as fractures, sprains, and head injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured in a trip and fall accident at a Jewel store, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can investigate your accident and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today at 847-797-8000 for a free consultation.