Did You Slip and Fall at Save-A-Lot? Let Our Attorneys Help You

Save-A-Lot is one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States. It began as a single store in 1977 in Cahokia, Illinois. With its headquarters in St. Ann, Missouri it has 1360 stores and over 10,000 employees, which serve over 5 million customers a week. The number of shoppers in Save-A-Lot makes it hard for employees to quickly see spills and other potential hazards in the store or parking lot. Nevertheless, Save-A-Lot has a duty to maintain a safe store for its customers.

If you were injured while shopping at Save-A-Lot, call Steinberg Law Firm at (843) 720-2800 for a free consultation with an experienced slip and fall attorney.

Slip and Fall Injuries to Save-A-Lot Customers

Grocery store customers expect to shop in a grocery store with clear pathways and entranceways, secure shelves, dry floors, and safe parking areas. If Save-A-Lot fails to meet these expectations due to negligence, slip and falls may occur causing injuries. Most of these injuries are not fatal, but the injured person may end up with long-term pain or disability. Save-A-Lot must inspect the store throughout the business day to ensure customers have a safe shopping experience.

There are several causes for slip and fall accidents, they include:

• Mopped floors without a warning sign
• Spilled liquids and foods
• Ice or snow left on parking lot or entrance ways
• Uneven flooring
• Broken or loose railings

You could sustain a wide variety of injuries if you slip and fall at Save-A-Lot, such as:

• Concussion
• Back and spinal cord injuries
• Ankle and wrist sprain
• Broken and fractured bones
• Swelling
• Cuts and bruises

If you slip and fall at Save-A-Lot, you may receive compensation for your injuries and medical expenses, from the grocery store. You can receive compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages and future wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium

What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident at Save-A-Lot

You do not foresee that you will slip and fall while shopping at Save-A-Lot. However, it is important to know what steps to take after you fall. They include:

1. Get medical attention immediately after your fall.
2. Do not give any statements to or sign any documents from any Save-A-Lot employees or representatives.
3. Document everything involving the accident, including:

• Date, time and location of your slip and fall
• Details about your fall
• Photographs of your injuries immediately after and days after your fall
• Names of witnesses, if possible or if any

1. Keep all records concerning your fall, including medical reports and bills.
2. Contact an attorney to handle your case and protect your rights.

Call Steinberg Law Firm at (843) 720-2800 and hire an experienced personal injury attorney.