{"id":2110,"date":"2023-09-28T17:33:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/?p=2110"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T20:50:28","slug":"injured-in-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/blog\/premises-liability\/injured-in-store\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When You Are Injured in a Store?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a customer is injured in a store, the establishment and the circumstances surrounding the injury will be investigated to determine liability. Commercial businesses are bound by a legal obligation to provide an environment that is safe for their customers and others who enter their establishments. After an injury in a store, the circumstances, and both the store owner and the customer<\/em> will be investigated and dissected to determine 2 main factors:<\/p>\n

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  1. who was at fault for the accident \u2013 and;<\/li>\n
  2. at what percentage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Investigations Following an Injury Taking Place in a Store<\/h2>\n

    We all frequent stores regularly, and like anywhere else, there are opportunities for injuries. Just because you are injured in a store or a grocery store, it is not automatically the fault of the store owner. However, they are responsible for supplying customers with a safe place to do business.<\/p>\n

    Just because you are injured in a store, it is not automatically the fault of the store owner. However, they are responsible for supplying customers with a safe place to do business.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Depending on the findings of the investigation, the store owner may be required to pay their injured customer for the damages they suffered. When investigating the premises liability accident, the store should be found free of hazards. It is crucial that hazards are corrected, and property repairs are made when they are noticed. If repairs are not performed, customers and store visitors should be made aware of any dangers they might face.<\/p>\n

    \"\"Trip and Fall Accidents and Slip and Fall Accidents Often Occur Due to Conditions Within the Store<\/h3>\n

    What happens when you are injured in a store?<\/a> The details of the injury and an inspection of the store will usually reveal what caused the customer\u2019s injury in the first place. Both the store owner and the injured customer will note the store’s conditions and the injured party’s actions. Trip and fall accidents and slip and fall accidents often occur due to conditions within the store, such as the following:<\/p>\n