The retail industry is one of the largest in the country, and millions of Americans visit stores such as Albertsons every single day. From fresh produce to cold and even dry goods, this mega supermarket chain has it all. However, it wasn’t always this way for this billion-dollar company: it had its humble beginnings in 1939 in Boise, Idaho, when one Joe Albertson envisioned a grocery store which offered high-quality products at competitive prices, together with astounding customer service. The first store had a pharmacy, bakery and a number of grocery items, but it wasn’t long before the store’s innovate approach to shopping caught the eye of Idahoans, making it an instant hit and success.

Throughout the 1940s and 50s, the store underwent massive expansion, opening numerous locations in the western US. By the 1960s, the supermarket chain had introduced self-service shopping, which was a breath of fresh air for hundreds of thousands of shoppers. The 1980s and 1990s saw Albertsons acquire other retail companies such as Lucky Stores, Jewel-Osco and Acme markets, solidifying its presence in various markets across the US. 

Even though the 2000s saw the company go through hard and lean times, it bounced back after being bought by several investors, forcing it to rethink its brand and customer service experience, and today, it is possible to shop online at Albertsons and have your goods delivered right to your doorstep.

That said, millions still prefer brick and mortar shopping at one’s local Albertsons for various reasons, such as needing to see what exactly it is they are purchasing as well as its quality, as well as the multisensory experience that only physical shopping can provide a customer. That said, shopping at Albertsons can become a nightmare should you get injured, and this happens with frightening regularity due to a number of factors we’ll take a look at shortly. That said, it is important to note that you have the right to seek compensation if you got injured at an Albertsons store, and we’re here to help facilitate that. 

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Are you looking for the best Albertsons slip and fall attorney? Whether you took a tumble due to wet liquid while shopping at one of their stores, tripped and fell in the parking lot, had goods fall on you due to improper stacking of shelves, or even got injured by a runaway cart, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Accidents at retail stores don’t just happen out of the blue: oftentimes, negligence has a prominent part to play in these accidents, and via the principle of premises liability law, an injury arising out of negligence is compensable via damages, and we can help with this.

What sets us apart from other injury law firms is our nationwide reach meaning you can call on us wherever you are in the country for timely legal advice, our bilingual staff (hablamos Español), the fact that we’ve recovered millions of dollars in verdicts in notable cases over the years, and our trial experience which means we are not afraid to litigate cases if we believe negotiations yield only a fraction of what you truly deserve in a slip and fall or retail store accident claim.

Cases of this nature are taken up on a contingency fee basis, and what this means to you is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES should we decide to represent you, as we will only levy our legal fees at the very end of the process, and only if we’ve won your case for you. For more information on Albertsons store injury lawsuits, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 for your 100% FREE legal consultation into all things premises liability – our intake team is standing by. 

What To Do After Getting Injured at an Albertsons Store

Immediately after sustaining an injury at an Albertsons store, it is important that you move purposefully in order to protect your right to seek civil relief, which will go a long way in helping you pay for your medical bills and reimburse you for a host of damages. First of all, ensure that you are safe from further harm by checking for serious injuries such as broken bones, severe cuts and head injuries. 

Move away from the area where the injury occurred and seek medical attention immediately. Try to stay calm so you don’t go into shock, and call 911 or have someone else do that for you if you are incapacitated so you can be transported to the nearest ER.

The second thing you want to do is report the incident to an employee or manager in as little time as possible, and ask that the incident be documented in the accident report log, and ask that you are provided with the filer’s contact information. 

Collect Evidence in Your Albertsons Slip and Fall Incident

Evidence plays a pivotal role in such cases, and can sway the outcome in your favor. To this end, you want to collect as much of it as possible, if possible. Take photos and videos of the injury scene, and zoom in on particulars such as obstacles, spills, poor lighting or the state of carts or the pavement outside where you fell. In addition, take photos and video of your injuries, as they may heal over time and not doing so may cast aspersions on your claims. If you’re unable to do so, simply ask someone close by to help you take this evidence with their or your phone. In addition, don’t forget to ask for the names and contact information of any witnesses present, as their statements may be instrumental should you go ahead with a lawsuit. 

Retail Store Injuries Require Immediate Medical Attention

Lastly, it is vital that you seek comprehensive medical attention as this, coupled with your evidence, may be what seals the deal with regard to your injury lawsuit against Albertsons. Even if you feel fine, you may have occult injuries that only a doctor can assess and treat, so go to the hospital to have a full body scan. In addition, you want to ensure that you adhere to any and all treatment plans and attend follow-up appointments proffered by your healthcare provider. Not doing so may give off a perception that your injuries weren’t that serious and may not warrant the compensation you are seeking. 

Be Consistent With Your Statements After Your Albertsons Store Injury Event

At this point, you want to move carefully in order to not jeopardize your chances at fair compensation, or any compensation for that matter. Your statements about the event hold a considerable amount of weight and to this end, make sure that you are consistent from beginning to end. Ensure that you provide accurate and consistent accounts of the event to the Albertsons store employees, medical personnel, your attorney and the insurance company in order to prevent a situation where insurance adjusters and defense lawyers question any discrepancies in your statements. If you’re unsure about anything, do not attempt to take a guess, and cop up to the fact that your recollection may be hazy, as providing inaccurate or conflicting information may very well torpedo your credibility and the case at large.

Contributory Negligence in Premises Liability Claims

Contributory negligence is also something that may lower your compensation amount or have your case thrown out in some states. For example, if you ignored a “wet floor” warning sign or were on your phone while rolling past a marketing display, it could be argued that you contributed to your injuries due to you being distracted. 

Failure to report your incident may also jeopardize your claim, as your failure to do so may be construed as you either exaggerating the incident or fabricating it altogether. The lack of an official record may make it markedly difficult to establish that an injury did indeed occur on the Albertsons store premises and that negligence played a role in the same. 

Got Injured at an Albertsons Store? Call Us Today – FREE Legal Advice!

Hiring the best Albertsons store injury lawyer is instrumental to the success of your case or claim, as our team has expert legal knowledge as it relates to premises liability. We understand the ins and outs of these kinds of cases, having handled thousands of these over the years, as well as recovering sizable damages for past clients (ask us about these).

In addition, we will help put you in contact with the best medical experts and investigators, so your case is effectively bulletproof through the combined powers of objective medical evidence proving causation as well as injury scene evidence proving that the incident did indeed occur. Lastly, we will determine liability by identifying all potentially responsible parties so that you are able to recover maximum compensation by listing all liable parties and the various damages you are potentially able to recover.

Should the case settle out of court, we will handle all insurance company negotiations and ensure you’re not being taken advantage of or low-balled thanks to our years and years of experience when it comes to mediation. Don’t try to go it alone: take advantage of our FREE CONSULTATION by calling us today at 312-444-0214 so we can assess your potential claim and provide you with timely legal advice if you got injured at an Albertsons store. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.