Slip and Fall at Trader Joe's in Lake Worth

Trader Joe’s is a neighborhood-favorite supermarket that many of the over 35,000 residents in Lake Worth, Florida visit in order to complete their grocery shopping and experience the unique environment provided by Trader Joe's. Lake Worth residents just have to make the short drive to Wellington, Florida to visit their local Trader Joe’s, or head to Delray Beach for that Trader Joe's location. All of the South Florida Trader Joe’s locations host a variety of house-brand and global products, along with fresh produce, a meat department, and a great wine selection. Trader Joe’s began in the 1950’s in California and has always made a promise to customers to provide a great selection at low prices while also providing excellent and friendly customer service. Lake Worth residents love the deals, weekly specials and the overall atmosphere at Trader Joe’s, so it’s no wonder they choose to go here for their weekly shopping.

Like any other grocery store or supermarket, especially on the weekends, Trader Joe’s can be filled to the brim with shoppers and guests. This influx of visitors and harried shoppers can lead to an environment ripe for hazards. This chaos can increase the possibility of an incident, like a slip and fall, that can harm a visitor or shopper. The numerous guests and many potential hazards, such as spills, wet floors, or poorly placed displays are just a few things that can cause a slip or trip and fall accident to occur.

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, more than one million (about 12%) of the nation’s hospital emergency room visits have been reported to be the results of slip and fall accidents. About 32% of slip and fall injuries in Florida resulted in hip fractures and 14% resulted in various brain injuries. 16% of all slip or trip and fall accidents occurring within the United States are fatal.

Slip and fall incidents should be taken seriously by the victim. Even if a victim does not initially see damage, an injury may present itself days or even weeks after an initial slip and fall. This is why it is important to seek immediate medical attention after becoming the victim of a slip or trip and fall accident, to obtain a professional medical opinion on the extent of injuries. Injuries sustained during or stemming from a slip or trip and fall accident can lead to multiple doctors visits, expensive medical bills, and lost wages due to missed time from work.

Slip or trip and fall accidents can become extremely overwhelming for victims and their loved ones to deal with, taking extensive time and effort to present evidence and file legal paperwork. Even identifying the initial starting point and contacting a big company like Trader Joe's to try to attempt to obtain compensation can be confusing and daunting. Let Frankl Kominsky’s experienced team of personal injury attorneys handle your case for you and give you the peace of mind and try to assist you in pursuing the compensation that you deserve. Our legal professionals serve clients throughout South Florida, and are fluent in Spanish and Creole. For a free consultation, call us today at (561) 609-1948 or fill out our online form.