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B asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 1 decade ago

I fell in a grocery store. It was as I was leaving just outside the door! They had two rubber Matt's side by

side and they were scrunched up. Anyway I stumbled about three feet trying my best not to fall. But ended up falling anyway! My question is, is the store liable for my medical bills?

Update:

Yes the lady that checked me out saw me fall. The mangers and that lady all came out to help me up. My son was with me at the time of the fall but was everything. It only bruised up the inside of my right wrist with some swelling and put a scrap on my knee

Update 2:

Let me tell you groceries are going up no matter what we do! I didn't go to that store looking to fall, but if just so happens that I did. Because they didn't make sure that the matt's at the door where laying flat.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I would think they would be, since the mats are theirs, did you go in and report it to the store, did anyone else see you fall?

    I would suggest to talk to the store manager and ask him where do you send your medical bills, and put the ball in his court.

    Good luck!

  • CatLaw
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Probably, depending on state law. You may want to contact a local Personal Injury (PI) attorney to negotiate with the store. PI attorneys usually take cases on contingency, that is no money up front, but a percentage of the settlement.

    OR you can go back into the store tell the store manager what happened and request that he fill out an accident report, which will go to the store's main office. Try to get a copy of the report, at least ask for store manager's name and who he sends reports to.

    Follow up by calling the store's main office, I would ask for the head of customer service or whoever is listed on the store report. Tell the person what happened and ask if they want to deal with you or your attorney. They should at least offer to pay for medical bills. If not, go the attorney route and ask for 3 x what your medical bills are.

  • 1 decade ago

    Possibly, if the stores are responsible for the mats. Do you have medical bills based on this?

    The store may be willing to pay for this outside of a court arrangement, otherwise you will need to prove this in court. Take pictures of the situation, and shore up any witnesses who may have seen what happened.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    so what kind of medical bills could you possibly have? what sucks is there are lawyers who will take your case and if you win then we all suffer b/c of higher grocery prices.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, its a slam-dunk. Senator John Edwards can help you with this.

  • 1 decade ago

    if you don't have ins. then i would ask them to pay. If you have ins. and its all taken care of and you are still able to walk and/or drive,why bother as long as they correct the problem.

  • 1 decade ago

    What medical bills? Did you break a bone? Leave them alone, don't be a bloodsucking leech.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    tell them you hurt your back settle out of court, guaranteed check to you.

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