Visitors injured in a fall at Publix Super Market may find that the grocer’s long-standing slogan no longer rings true. Shopping is no longer a pleasure, and even basic tasks may become challenging. In the days or weeks that follow, injuries may intensify, requiring medical treatment, resulting in unplanned healthcare expenses, and preventing you from working or functioning at your normal capacity.
This situation is likely to put a strain on your finances and your mental well-being. A Smyrna Publix slip and fall accident lawyer could help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses.
A Smyrna slip and fall accident lawyer can help you hold Publix accountable if your fall was due to the grocer’s negligence. Call Bader Law Injury Lawyers today for a free initial consultation so we can discuss your rights and legal options. We are dedicated to winning big for our clients in Smyrna, Georgia.
How Our Attorneys Support Injured Slip and Fall Victims
We take the lead on your case, and there are no middlemen. You will work directly with your attorney. When you contact your Smyrna personal injury lawyer, you will hear from them within 48 hours. We provide regular updates, so you never have to question how your case is progressing. Ensuring you stay informed and confident throughout the process is one of our top priorities. We answer your questions and break down key information in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. That is our guarantee to you.
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Understanding Settlement Amounts for Slip and Fall Cases
While there is no standard settlement amount, the compensation you receive will depend on the specific losses you experienced. That includes economic losses, which have a direct financial value, and non-economic losses which impact your life in ways unrelated to money.
Our lawyers examine factors such as medical bills, hours missed at work, personal accounts from you and your loved ones, medical records, receipts, and financial statements to assess what fair compensation could look like for you. In general, you could recover damages for:
- Past, present, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages or employment benefits
- Physical therapy costs
- Chiropractic care
- Prescription medication
- Mobility aids, such as a wheelchair, crutches, or cane
- Travel expenses related to your slip and fall
- Disability
- Chronic pain
- Cognitive impairment due to brain injury
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Lost enjoyment of activities
- Inconvenience
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Determining Publix’s Liability in Slip and Fall Cases
The law in Georgia is clear: under OCGA § 51-3-1, when business establishments fail to properly maintain their premises and visitors get hurt as a result, the company is financially responsible. Their negligence is inexcusable, and you have the right to hold Publix accountable for dangerous conditions at the store.
That encompasses failures of employees to properly clean up spills that create slippery floors, uncorrected maintenance issues like loose shelving, or defective property conditions like uneven pavement outside the entrance. Publix Super Market must remedy, or at the very least, warn of the dangers when immediate remedy is not possible.
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Types of Accidents Our Smyrna Publix Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Can Help With
Slip and fall accidents occur for various reasons that may be attributable to store negligence. Our attorneys can assist with investigating unsafe conditions that may have led to your accident, including but not limited to:
- Tripping hazards, such as boxes, pallets, or cables
- Wet floors
- Spilled food
- Uneven floor tiles or loose floorboards
- Ragged, worn, or improperly secured mats or rugs
- Improperly stacked items
- Dangerous or damaged stairs
- Wobbly or missing railing
- Inadequate lighting
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Understand the Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accidents in Georgia
According to OCGA § 9-3-33, anyone injured in a slip and fall accident generally has two years to file a lawsuit. Contact Bader Law today to get started on your case. Failing to file a lawsuit within the legal timeframe may bar you from recovering any compensation. Our Smyrna Publix slip and fall accident attorney will work on building your claim and preparing your case for court.
Legal Service with No Out-of-pocket Costs
Hiring a lawyer at our firm will cost you nothing upfront or out of pocket. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This is the payment we receive only when we win your case. We do not believe in subjecting the injured to high attorneys’ fees when they are already facing difficult financial odds because of their accident. Our fee comes from the compensation we recover for you. You will not pay anything unless we win.
Essential Steps After a Slip and Fall at Publix
- Take photos of the hazardous conditions that led you to slip and fall. If you slipped on food or tripped over an ill-placed mat, capture it with photos and/or video.
- Request an incident report. Notify a store employee—ideally a manager—of the fall and fill out an incident report to officially document the accident.
- Seek medical help to get a proper assessment of your injuries and obtain professional documentation. This is critical for your health and positively impacts your injury claim.
- Never say that you are not hurt. This is important for multiple reasons. You may not have the full scope of your injuries directly after falling, so prematurely diagnosing yourself is unwise. Any suggestion that you are not injured could be used to reduce your compensation.
- Avoid speaking in-depth with the store’s insurance company without an attorney to advise you. Corporate offices or their insurer may contact you to gather information soon after you file the incident report. Speak with a slip and fall lawyer before answering questions. If you choose to speak with Publix representatives, limit the amount of information you provide without being dishonest. Remember, it is perfectly fine to inform them that you will answer questions after conferring with your attorney.
Speak with a Smyrna Publix Slip and Fall Accident Attorney Today
Whether the accident just occurred, you have been contemplating taking legal action for a while, or you are looking for new legal representation to handle your case, our Smyrna Publix slip and fall accident lawyers can help. Bader Law has represented more than 10,000 Georgia residents and recovered over $30 million in case settlements and verdicts for the injured across our practice areas. Contact our law firm today to discuss your claim and legal options.
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