Kroger owes its customers a duty. If they breached that duty and you suffered a slip and fall on Kroger property that left you injured, you can pursue a personal injury claim against the supermarket to recover compensation for the damages you suffered in the accident.
When you pursue a personal injury claim, you will need to ask for compensation for all the damages that you suffered in the accident. You could suffer a variety of damages in a slip and fall. You will add up all the losses and come up with the total.
Damages Suffered In A Kroger Slip And Fall
When you file a personal injury claim against Kroger for your slip and fall injury, you will need to list all your damages. You will then itemize the total for each damage that you claim. Here are some of the more common damages claimed in a premises liability case:
• Past and future medical expenses
• Past and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium
The amount of your claim will vary significantly depending on the severity of your injuries and how long they will affect you. No two slip and fall claims are the same, so your personal injury attorney will have to help you come up with a fair value for your claim and will work to negotiate a settlement with Kroger on your behalf.
Of course, a serious spinal injury will warrant a higher settlement than an injury such as whiplash or a sprain.
What To Do After A Kroger Slip And Fall
If you have suffered a slip and fall in Kroger, you should notify a Kroger employee right away as an accident report will need to be completed. If possible, look to see if a surveillance camera may have caught the accident on video. Take photos of the accident scene. Ask any witnesses for written statements and get a copy of the accident report for your records.
You should establish medical are right away, and if your injuries are serious, call an ambulance. Maintain thorough documentation to support your claim, such as medical records, medical bills, proof of lost wages, and so forth.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have suffered injuries in a slip and fall at Kroger, you should enlist the help of a personal injury attorney who practices in your state. Personal injury claims are difficult to win, but with the help of a lawyer, your odds of being awarded compensation for your losses will increase greatly.
Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you will not have to pay anything upfront. Instead, your lawyer will only be paid after your case has been won and you get a judgment or a settlement for your damages. Consult with a personal injury attorney to determine the value of your Kroger slip and fall claim.
Additional Resources
- How to Prove Kroger’s Negligence Caused a Slip and Fall
- Will a Lawyer Take My Case If I Fell and Slipped in Kroger?
- Filing a Kroger Slip and Fall Claim in Texas*
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Kroger or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
