In the current economy, dealing with the cost of living is difficult, and many Americans have to work multiple jobs. Don’t add expensive medical bills to the burden of your current expenses. Instead, hire an attorney who can help you build a solid case and get the cash you deserve. 

You Must Be Able to Prove Negligence

If you file a personal injury claim arising from a slip-and-fall, you will need to be able to prove negligence by the business (for example, an owner, manager, or employee). Otherwise, the store isn’t liable to you. Generally, negligence occurs if the business could reasonably have prevented the accident but did not do so.

Every case is different, but you must be able to produce evidence of what caused your fall and why it was the result of negligence. Possibilities include video surveillance showing negligence, photos showing inadequate signage in a hazardous area, or photos or business records showing poor lighting that caused you to have a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident.

You will want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help you build a strong case and apply the applicable law to the facts of your situation. 

A Common Injury from Slip & Fall Accidents

Did you know that according to the CDC, 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling? Many of these injuries happen because of the negligence of businesses. 

You probably already have enough financial obligations on your plate, and you may not be able to afford the medical bills that will pile up after such an injury. You may also lose income if you’re unable to work because of a hospitalization, medical treatment, and a recovery period. And, of course, you’ll suffer from pain and, possibly, emotional distress because of the accident.

Hire an Attorney

If you have had a slip-or-fall accident at a Winco supermarket, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Don’t try to fight a big company and its insurance company on your own. Instead, hire a professional—an attorney with experience working on cases like yours. Your attorney will know how to gather all relevant evidence, organize it, present it to the insurance company effectively, and negotiate on your behalf. The goal will be to achieve a settlement that is fair based on your specific circumstances. Your attorney will understand how to calculate the legal value of your claim.

Find an attorney who is trustworthy and will work diligently to represent you, advise you, and achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Insurance companies and their lawyers do everything they can to deny claims or minimize the amount of money they must pay. An attorney is essential to counter these tactics.