Gelson’s Market is a regional supermarket chain with locations throughout Southern California. It’s known as an upscale grocery store, similar to Wegmans and Whole Foods. With such a glowing reputation, you would expect these stores to be clean and safe, meaning they are free of hazards that can injure someone. The truth is, Gelson’s Market stores are just as prone to accidents as any other supermarket, and most of these incidents are due to negligence by store owners and employees.
You should not have to be on the lookout for dangerous conditions, like spills and debris on the floor when you are at your local grocery store. That’s why the business is responsible for these and many other issues that can lead to an accident. If you were harmed from slipping on something at Gelson’s Market, you may have the right to sue the company for your monetary losses. Please contact us to discuss your rights and legal options with a Gelson’s Market slip and fall accident injury lawyer.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Incidents
Slip and falls account for the vast majority of accidents on commercial properties, and there are countless reasons behind these accidents, which include:
- Spilled water and other liquids on the floor
- Failure to use Wet Floor signs
- Leaking fridges and freezers
- Slippery / uneven steps
- Lack of or defective anti-slip mats
- Broken handrails
- Dirty bathroom floors
- Cans, papers, and other discarded items in the aisles
- Ice, puddles, and snow in the parking lot
- Water and other slippery substances on sidewalks
All these conditions can be the cause of serious injuries, which we will cover in greater detail in the next section. For now, please be aware that you have rights as someone that was injured at a Gelson’s Market due to a situation that the store failed to resolve. As a result, you may be entitled to compensation, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and property damage. Contact us for more information on your right to sue if you’ve been injured from a slip and fall at a Gelson’s Market location.
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Slip and Fall Injuries at a Supermarket
Grocery stores are one of the most common places for a slip and fall, due to the preponderance of hazards that can cause you to fall down. These accidents may seem comical in movies and TV shows, but victims in real life often end up with serious injuries, such as:
- Sprains in the wrists and ankles
- Broken bones
- Trauma to the head – skull fracture, concussion, brain damage, etc.
- Tearing of the muscles and ligaments
- Injury to the neck and spinal cord
- Hip fracture / broken pelvis
- Joint dislocation, especially in the knees and shoulder
- Nerve damage, resulting in loss of function
Premises Liability and Your Right to Sue
It’s important to have a sense of the laws that protect you in the event that you are injured on someone else’s property. California’s premises liability laws dictate that property owners have a duty of care to those that are on the premises for a legitimate reason. This includes shoppers, as well as people that are at the store for business reasons, i.e., delivery people, mail carriers, and repair technicians.
An owner’s duty of care involves many different responsibilities, but as a general rule, the owner is responsible if someone is injured on the property from a dangerous condition. These are conditions that the owner (or their employees) knew about or should have been aware of. For example, if there is a broken freezer that’s leaking water on the floor, this is something that the store should have known about and taken care of in order to prevent a slip and fall accident. Along with making the necessary repairs, there should be Wet Floor signs and safety barriers around the area to indicate the presence of a slip and fall hazard.
If the supermarket failed to take the necessary precautions and you slip on the floor as a result, you have the right to proceed with a fall accident injury claim against Gelson’s Market.
Filing Deadline for a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
There are strict deadlines for the filing of a civil lawsuit, which is known as the statute of limitations. You have two years to sue Gelson’s Market for a slip and fall incident, either from the accident date or from the date of discovering an injury from accident. No matter what, you should speak to a slip and fall attorney right away to ensure that your case is thoroughly investigated and that the proper evidence is gathered in a timely manner. This is where we can be of help, so contact our office to initiate a Gelson’s Market slip and fall claim with one of our legal experts.
Average Value of a Fall Accident Injury Case
The amount that can be recovered on behalf of slip and fall victims varies considerably from case to case. On the low end, $25,000 to $50,000 may be a fair settlement amount based on the health issues and monetary damages sustained by the victim. But many of our clients have moderate to severe injuries that result in significant complications, including psychological damage. Our goal is to bring you maximum payment from an injury claim, and with that in mind, many of our settlements fall within the range of $250,000 to $2,500,000. Of course, the important thing is to figure out what you can receive from a lawsuit based on the specific circumstances surrounding your accident. For assistance in figuring out a fair amount of damages to ask for in a lawsuit against Gelson’s Market, contact us to schedule a free case evaluation.
Length of Time to Reach a Settlement
The timeline to settle a supermarket slip and fall case depends on the severity of your injuries, liability by the business owner, and many other issues that we will need to discuss with you in person. For a case with relatively minor injuries, a settlement may be reached within a few weeks to a few months. But most of the cases we handle involve more serious injuries, which is why 6 to 10 months is a more realistic timeline to settle these cases. In the event court intervention is required to recover your payment (either through mediation or a trial), it may take 2 years or longer to resolve a slip and fall lawsuit.
Second Opinion from an Experienced Slip and Fall Attorney
Waiting on a settlement is hard enough when you are recovering from a serious accident, but what if your attorney is not giving your case the time and attention it deserves? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence due to law firms that are more invested in signing clients than helping each and every victim receive justice for their harm and suffering. If you have concerns about a pending slip and fall accident claim, contact us right away to schedule a free second opinion. This is a free service, so you lose nothing by talking to one of our attorneys and getting their advice on how to proceed with your case.
Contact the Slip and Fall Lawyers of Normandie
Our law firm has been fighting for the rights of slip and fall victims for over two decades. We know that these cases require skilled and aggressive representation, and that’s precisely what you’ll get when you join the Normandie family.
Along with a free initial consultation, you will receive free legal services for the entire duration on your case under the Zero Fee Guarantee. All payments are deferred until the end of your case, when we receive payment from Gelson’s as a part of your compensation award. That means you never have to worry about the cost of hiring us and having someone to represent your interests in a slip and fall lawsuit against Gelson’s Market.
The slip and fall injury lawyers of Normandie are waiting to speak with you, so contact us right away to schedule a free case review.
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