Lehigh Acres Convenience Store Accident Lawyer

Convenience stores make life easier. You can skip the long lines at the grocery store. Plus, you can find plenty of convenience stores near gas stations and major roads. But if you were injured at a convenience store in Lehigh Acres then you should call the Lehigh Acres personal injury lawyers at Wolfson & Leon by calling 239-777-8854 any time. You can have a free consultation to discuss whether you have a case after your accident.

Whether filling up your gas tank or running in for a cup of coffee, getting hurt is likely the last thing on your mind. However, shopping at a convenience store can be hazardous if the owner or manager fails to ensure their property is safe for customers. Whether it's a loose floor mat in the entryway or water pooled on the floor from a leaking soda machine, you can get badly injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a Lehigh Acres convenience store.

When you slip and fall, it may not seem like a big deal when it happens. But if you break a bone or hit your head when you fall, you'll likely need immediate medical care. A severe and painful injury may not only result in costly medical bills, but your household finances could suffer if you can't go to work until you've healed.

You should speak with a Lehigh Acres accident attorney as soon as you can if you were severely injured while shopping at a convenience store. You could be compensated for the damage you've suffered, such as bills for your medical care and lost income. You can find out your possible legal rights after a Lehigh slip and fall accident by contacting Wolfson & Leon for a free case consultation.

Lehigh Acres is a laid-back neighborhood community located in Southwest Florida. The city is racially diverse and has a population of 124,357. The median age of its residents is 34.3 years. The average household income is $69,695 in Lehigh Acres.

Slips and falls are among the most common accidents that happen in convenience stores. Some of the most frequent ways a Lehigh Acres convenience store accident can happen include:

• Leaking soda or coffee machines
• Freezers or refrigerators that leak water onto the floor
• Spilled beverages, such as coffee or soda
• Bathroom sinks or toilets that overflow or leak water
• Rainwater that splashes into the store's entryway
• Water tracked in from the outside on customer's shoes
• Floor mats that slip when stepped on
• Loose papers, receipts, packing material, or debris lying on the floor
• Leaking soda machines
• Mopped or waxed floors
• Wet leaves, papers, or debris left on outside walkways or sidewalks
• Oil or other fluids that pool on the pavement near gas pumps
• Standing water

Not every slip and fall causes a severe injury. Sometimes, you walk away with a few bumps and bruises.

But there are times when the damage could be more extensive than you might think. You could tear a ligament or break a bone if you slip and fall. A severe ligament tear in your knee could require surgery and physical rehabilitation. Costly X-rays or MRIs may be needed to fully assess the damage if you’ve broken or fractured a bone. You may even experience complications like infections or damaged tissue around your bones.

In addition to broken bones or torn ligaments, you could suffer from severe injuries in a Lehigh Acres convenience store accident, such as:

• Fractured or broken bones
• Deep cuts or puncture wounds
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord compression
• Nerve and soft tissue damage
• Sprained ligaments
• Muscle strains
• Neck, shoulder, or back injuries

Under Florida's premises liability laws, convenience store owners and operators must keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. The store's owner, operator, or manager could be negligent if they don't take the necessary steps to ensure the premises are safe for visitors.

Even if you've been badly hurt while visiting a Lehigh Acres convenience store, gas station, supermarket, or any other place of business, you aren't automatically guaranteed compensation for your injuries. Instead, you must build a case demonstrating that negligent actions or behaviors by the property owner or operator caused the accident and your injuries.

Depending on how severe your injuries are, you might be compensated for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Related medical costs, such as home modifications or equipment
• Future care needs
• Reduction in your ability to earn a living in the future
• Pain and suffering

Slip-and-fall accidents, along with other premises liability claims, can be complicated. Seeking legal help can be critical if you've been badly injured and need compensation for your damage.

The Lehigh Acres personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon have vigorously fought for people badly hurt in accidents since 1963. If you've suffered painful injuries in a Lehigh Acres slip and fall or any other accident, you can contact us for a free, no-obligation case consultation. Understanding your legal rights is essential, as you could be compensated for your medical care, missed paychecks, pain and suffering, and other related costs.

Interested in finding out more about your legal rights when you've been badly hurt at a Lehigh Acres convenience store? Call Wolfson & Leon today at 239-777-9954 for your free consultation.