Baja Ranch Market Slip And Fall Accident Injury Lawsuit

Since 1979, Baja Ranch Market has offered healthy fresh foods at reasonable prices. There are currently three locations offering patrons a more personal shopping experience in these quaint neighborhood markets. The original store is located at 328 Huntington Drive in Monrovia, while the two newer stores are 425 South Citrus Avenue in Covina and 475 Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. The focal point of the three locations is delivering fresh meat and produce while also catering to the specific shopping preferences of the community, with a Mexican kitchen, bakery, and tortilleria at each location.

Shoppers appreciate that they can get into and out of these smaller stores with less hassle and traffic than the larger supermarkets in the area. And they trust Baja Ranch Market to offer only quality items at the most reasonable prices. But many customers seem to be willing to overlook the safety hazards that appear to be common in these smaller boutique-style markets.

If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall injury accident while shopping at a Baja Ranch Market location, you are sure to have questions and concerns about your rights and how to protect them. Sadly, the cost of treatment, your lost wages, and other expenses can quickly cause you to become very stressed about how to pay your bills and living expenses while you struggle to recover. But the solution could be as simple as making a call to Normandie Law Firm to request a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

The staff at Normandie Law Firm is available 24/7 to provide the answers you need and schedule a time for your free consultation at your earliest convenience. This meeting will allow you to discuss the details of your situation with a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have grounds to file a Baja Ranch Market slip and fall accident injury lawsuit. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with the office today and know that our staff is here to ensure that you understand your rights and how to protect them.

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Safety Hazards That Commonly Cause Slip And Fall Injuries

When shoppers visit a market, they have a right to expect a safe environment. Even when looking for a bargain on groceries, it should never be necessary to risk your safety or that of your loved ones to save a few dollars. However, that could be the situation Baja Ranch Market patrons find themselves in due to some hazards in the stores that attentive staff members could easily eliminate. Some of these common dangers include:

• Recently mopped floors that do not display a caution sign or warning to alert shoppers of the wet floors and increased potential for a slip and fall accident
• Trash or merchandise that is littering the flood and likely to cause a shopper to slip and fall or trip and fall
• Damaged, folded, or wet floor mats at the entrance of the store
• Leaking refrigerators, coolers, or freezers that are dripping water onto the floor creating a hard to see slip and fall hazard
• Too many freestanding displays in the aisles make it hazardous to maneuver through the store
• Improperly stocked shelves that allow items to fall to the floor- in some cases, the packaging breaks causing the floor to be covered by rice, pet food, sugar, flour, or other slippery items and creating a severe safety hazard
• Leaking containers allow liquids like milk, water, soda, or cooking oil to leak onto the floor and increase the possibility of a slip and fall injury accident
• Glass jars and bottles fall from the shelves and litter the floor with liquid and broken glass
• Food and drinks that are spilled on the floor but not mopped up
• Ice that is dropped near a soda dispenser, from a bag of ice, or falls from a cold food display table and melts to create a slip and fall hazard
• Damaged water lines or fixtures that leak onto the floors
• Flooded sinks due to a clogged drain or an overflowing toilet can create a severe slip and fall hazard near the restroom areas

These issues appear to be relatively minor and easily eliminated if the staff inspects the store regularly. However, when budgets are tight, and staff is reduced, it can take hours for a team member to walk the store and locate a safety hazard like a wet floor or flood coming from the restrooms. And even worse, the staff is only alerted to the safety issue when a patron suffers a slip and fall accident injury.

Common Slip And Fall Injuries

Unfortunately, with all the sharp corners, edges of shelving, and concrete floors in Baja Ranch Market locations, most slip and fall injuries suffered by customers result in severe injuries that can include:

• Dislocated joints or damage to the soft tissue of the joint
• Fractured or broken bones
• Puncture wounds or lacerations
• Injuries to the back, neck, or spinal cord
• Head injuries, including a concussion, skull fracture, brain hemorrhage, or traumatic brain injury
• Injuries to the face, nose, mouth, eyes, ears, or teeth
• Damage to internal organs or internal bleeding

All of these injuries can be life-altering and even life-threatening without the proper medical care. But sadly, many Baja Ranch Market slip and fall injury victims try to avoid seeking medical treatment due to the high cost. The results can be devastating when medical care is delayed and cause a lifetime of pain and challenges, anxiety, and depression.

What To Do If You Suffer A Baja Ranch Market Slip And Fall

Your health is always the first concern after suffering a slip and fall incident. If you need medical assistance, call 911 or ask a witness to call. Then remain still until help arrives. If you feel your injuries are less severe, it is still vital to seek a complete medical evaluation to ensure you have no masked injuries. But first, gather a few key pieces of information that could be beneficial if you decide to file a Baja Ranch Market slip and fall accident injury lawsuit. The information includes:

• Images of the location of your fall and the possible cause of the slip and fall
• Pictures of any visible injuries
• The contact information for any witnesses
• The name and contact information of the store manager
• Copies of any incident report created by the store staff

Keep copies of your medical records and evaluation along with the other information to provide to your Baja Ranch Market slip and fall injury lawyer should you need to file a lawsuit.

Is Baja Ranch Market To Blame For Your Injuries?

Premises liability is part of the legal system that defines the obligation business and property owners have to their guests. In your case, the part of the obligation you are focusing on is the expectation of a safe environment. Therefore, business owners must maintain their store or business office in a manner free of typical safety hazards, for example, water leaking on the floor or trash blocking a walkway.

If the store is not maintained in a condition that the average prudent person would consider safe, the store you be found to be negligent in its duty of care. If found negligent, they could also be held financially responsible for any injuries or damages caused by their negligence. Your Normandie Law Firm team will help you understand how premises liability could apply to your situation and if it provides the grounds for a Baja Ranch Market slip and fall injury lawsuit.

How Much Is A Baja Ranch Market Slip And Fall Lawsuit Worth?

The value of your lawsuit will be determined based on the expenses and losses you suffered due to your injuries. In most situations, there are several categories of costs that can be included in your claim, such as:

• Medical bills
• Legal expenses
• Lost wages
• The value of any personal property damaged in the fall
• Pain and suffering can be included based on the severity of your injuries

How Long Do I Have To File A Baja Ranch Market Slip And Fall Accident Injury Lawsuit

In California, personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a claim. If the claim is not filed with the court in that time, you will typically lose the right to seek any compensation for the injuries and losses. However, the sooner you file the claim, the faster you can expect to have the settlement or verdict needed to pay your expenses and bills related to the slip and fall incident.

No Upfront Legal Fees

When you work with Normandie Law Firm, you will be happy to learn that you never pay any upfront fees for our services. Instead, we only get paid after securing the settlement or verdict you need to cover your legal expenses. In addition, if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. So you know that if we take your case, we are confident we can deliver the win and money that you need.

Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to request your free consultation to discuss your slip and fall incident and decide if a Baja Ranch Market slip and fall accident injury lawsuit could be the solution you need.

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