Slip and Fall at Costco in West Palm Beach

Costco and other supermarkets in West Palm Beach go to great lengths to keep their customers safe. But all it takes is one minor oversight by staff for a patron to suffer a debilitating injury. When a store employee fails to remedy a dangerous condition, such as spilled liquids or items left in walkways, and a customer falls and sustains an injury as a result, the victim may be able to file a claim against a West Palm Beach supermarket such as Costco for their medical bills, lost wages, and other damages arising from the accident.

If you were hurt in a slip and fall at a Costco or any other supermarket in West Palm Beach, turn to Frankl Kominsky for legal guidance. Our slip and fall attorneys will get to work immediately to try and gather important evidence before it becomes unavailable. We will handle all correspondence with the insurance company and try to help you avoid costly mistakes. Schedule a free consultation today by calling 561-800-8000.

Settlements and verdicts in premises liability cases can vary significantly because there are numerous factors to consider when calculating damages. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, Costco or any other grocery store may be held liable for your economic damages, including medical bills, lost income, and loss of earning capacity; as well as your non-economic damages, including emotional distress, physical impairment or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment in life, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.

Our attorneys are ready to lay the groundwork to try to make sure your claim includes all potentially recoverable damages. With an understanding of Florida premises liability laws, our attorneys know how to try to prove non-economic damages so our clients can attempt to recover the maximum compensation. If necessary, we can bring in medical and financial experts to testify on the extent of your injuries and financial losses.

Leaving out non-economic or future damages could possibly reduce your settlement, so it is important that you hire a reputable legal team to calculate your losses and try to gather the evidence needed to prove them. Our personal injury attorneys will try to compile the evidence needed to strengthen your claim and will provide you with representation so insurance companies can’t bully you around.

Because slip and fall claims can result in substantial settlements and verdicts, insurance companies often use coercive tactics to get claimants to admit fault or make other compromising statements. DO NOT SPEAK WITH THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER without speaking to a personal injury attorney. Any statement you make to the insurance company could possibly be used against you.

Attempting to negotiate with the insurance adjuster without the help of an attorney is just one of many potential mistakes that could possibly harm your claim. Others you should avoid include:

• Admitting fault;
• Failing to take photos of the dangerous condition that caused your injuries;
• Failing to report the accident to a store manager;
• Failing to get a copy of the incident report;
• Delaying the medical evaluation;
• Not following your doctor’s treatment instructions;
• Putting off your consultation with a personal injury lawyer;
• Being dishonest with your West Palm Beach slip and fall attorney;
• Posting photos or statements on social media that relate to your case (it’s best to avoid social networking sites altogether until your claim has been settled); and
• Accepting a settlement without your lawyer’s approval.

The attorneys at Frankl Kominsky can assist you in trying to avoid crucial oversights that could potentially reduce the amount of compensation you recover or prevent you from recovering any compensation at all.

After being injured in a slip and fall, it can be challenging to focus on legal concerns. This is especially true if you were seriously injured and your family’s financial security is in jeopardy.

The attorneys at Frankl Kominsky will help you navigate through this difficult time. We are available to assist you with your slip and fall case and try to help get you the compensation you deserve. From the moment you walk into our office to the day your case has been finalized, our lawyers will treat you and your family with the utmost compassion and respect. Call 561-800-8000 or Contact Us Online to schedule a free consultation.