If you’ve slipped and fallen at a grocery store, you may be entitled to compensation. In Ontario, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process, whether through court action or negotiations with the store’s insurance company.
One key case that addressed grocery store slip and falls is Kerr v. Loblaws Inc. (2007 ONCA 371). In this case, an individual slipped on a grape and sustained injuries. The Ontario Court of Appeal reviewed several important factors, including:
- The well-known hazard of fallen grapes in the produce section.
- The store’s failure to follow its own safety policies in the produce department.
- The lack of floor mats near the grape display.
- The absence of regular sweeping or mopping in the produce section.
- A lack of a documented floor maintenance schedule.
- The grocery store manager’s failure to read or implement the store’s floor care policies.
- Produce staff’s failure to inspect the floors and maintain a sweep log on an hourly basis.
This case highlights the importance of store safety practices and how a failure to adhere to them can lead to liability. If you’ve been injured in a grocery store slip and fall due to negligence, you may be able to seek compensation.
Contact Jonathan Solomon of J. Solomon Law at 613-440-7400 x105, or email jonathan@jsolomonlaw.com and his assistant at brandy@jsolomonlaw.com to discuss your case. We’re here to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
