The number of people who experience injuries from a grocery store slip and fall is astounding, and if you have been a victim, our North Carolina grocery store slip and fall lawyer is here to help you. We will investigate your case, negotiate your claim, and help you pursue the full extent of compensation that you deserve.
Our attorney Chris Layton became a lawyer to help people who would otherwise be taken advantage of, and he is prepared to help defend your rights and your interests in your slip and fall case. As a North Carolina resident for over 20 years, and with over a decade of legal experience, he is dedicated to serving members of the North Carolina community with their legal needs. To discuss your case with our team and find out how we can assist you, contact The Layton Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation.
Determining Responsibility and Liability
Our North Carolina grocery store slip and fall lawyer will help you prove negligence on the part of the grocery store where you were injured. In a slip and fall case, the burden is on the plaintiff and their attorney to prove four key elements:
- There was a dangerous condition present
- The owner of the premises knew or should have known about the condition
- The owner of the premises did not correct the condition
- You were injured as a direct result of the condition
This four-pronged test is the test for proving negligence in a grocery store slip and fall. Each prong of the test will be met with resistance by the owner of the grocery store. Our firm has fought against Harris Teeter, Publix, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree, Food Lion, and many other stores on slip and fall claims. Their inclination is to deny liability, which they will do with you from the moment they discover you fell in their grocery store. In fact, they may even claim contributory negligence on your part, and offer you a nuisance claim. Do not be tempted to take this as a full settlement of your claim, at least not before speaking with our attorney. We will fight back against undervalued or denied claims to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.
Nuisance Settlements
A nuisance settlement is essentially a low offer made by a grocery store or other premises owner or manager in order to make the claim go away. Quite often, a restaurant or grocery store will offer you a gift card or to pay your medical bills. In exchange, they will want you to sign a release indicating they are no longer liable for any injuries resulting from the fall. While their settlement offer can be fair, most often it is an attempt to pay as little as possible to avoid further legal problems.
Taking the Right Steps Towards Recovery
In the aftermath of a slip and fall at a grocery store, it is crucial to take certain important steps that increase your chances of recovering the full amount of compensation that you deserve.
- Document the scene by taking photos
- Obtain the name and phone number of any witnesses who saw you fall
- Notify a manager and fill out an incident report
- Identify the source of the dangerous condition that caused your injury
- Obtain the direct contact information for the manager so you or your lawyer can follow up
How Our Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help You
While you may think of personal injury lawyers as courtroom lawyers in high-dollar lawsuits, the reality is that personal injury lawyers work on numerous smaller claims every month. Most personal injury practices are built on lawyers having the ability to represent clients at all levels, no matter how large or small the personal injury claim. If you think you only have a minor injury, that is no reason not to consult with our North Carolina grocery store slip and fall lawyer. Our attorney can help you:
- Understand your options in dealing with the grocery store
- Identify an injury you didn’t know as a result of your grocery store slip and fall
- Receive peace of mind in a difficult time
- Pass the burden of financial recovery to our dedicated legal team
Contact Our North Carolina Grocery Store Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in a grocery store slip and fall, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance. Call us to speak with an attorney at 704.749.7747. You can also request a consultation online, and we will call you. We hope you will choose to recover with our team at The Layton Law Firm.