Erie, PA Grocery Store Accident Lawyers
Supermarket Accident Attorneys in Erie, PA, Fight to Secure Compensation for Injured Clients in Erie County, Crawford County, and Throughout Pennsylvania
Have you been injured in an accident in a grocery store or supermarket in Erie? When the accident was caused by a hazard like a spill, leak, or broken flooring, the store owner may be responsible for your harm and loss. Turn to the Erie, PA grocery store accident lawyers at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., to seek financial recovery for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Since 2010, our firm has advocated for the rights and interests of accident victims across northwest Pennsylvania. Our attorneys and staff bring decades of combined experience in personal injury and insurance defense to the table, allowing us to prepare effective case strategies through our collaborative approach to take on the tactics of big corporations and insurers. At our firm, you will always come first in everything we do in your case.
If you’ve been hurt due to a hazardous condition at a grocery store, you may have the right to pursue compensation and accountability from the store owner. Contact Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., for a free initial claim evaluation to discuss your legal options for financial recovery with our knowledgeable supermarket accident attorneys in Erie, PA.
Common Causes of Grocery Store Accidents
Grocery stores and supermarkets may contain various hazards that can cause customers to suffer injuries in accidents. Some of the top causes of supermarket or grocery store accidents include:
- Spilled foods, liquids, or creams
- Rainwater, ice, snow, mud, or plant debris tracked in from outside
- Broken pavement or potholes in the parking lot
- Leaking refrigerated or frozen displays
- Broken or loose flooring
- Torn or loose carpets
- Improper shelving of merchandise
- Broken or missing steps or handrails
- Wires or cords strewn across aisles
- Trash or debris left on the ground
- Uneven flooring
- Inadequate maintenance of equipment
In Erie, grocery store and supermarket owners have a legal duty to keep their stores reasonably safe for customers. This duty includes performing all required maintenance and necessary repairs and undertaking regular maintenance sweeps to look for potential hazards that can cause an accident, such as a puddle on the ground. Store owners must either promptly clean up or repair the hazardous condition or warn customers of its presence (like placing a “wet floor sign” next to a puddle, for example).
Compensation Available in a Supermarket Accident Claim
When you’ve suffered an injury in an accident at the supermarket, you may have the right to recover compensation for various financial and personal losses you sustain due to your injuries, including for:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses
- Cost of long-term care or support services for disabilities that arise from your injuries
- Ongoing and future losses of income if you cannot work or earn as much as you did
- Physical pain
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life due to scarring/disfigurement or permanent disabilities
Turn to the Erie, PA, Grocery Store Accident Lawyers of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., for Help Securing the Financial Recovery You Deserve
If you’ve been injured while shopping at the grocery store, you may have the right to demand financial compensation from the store owner if a hazardous condition in the store caused the accident. Let the supermarket accident attorneys in Erie, PA, at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., prepare and pursue your legal claims for you. That way, you can focus on what’s most important to you – treating your injuries and getting your life back on track. You can trust us to handle all the details of your case, including:
- Recovering evidence from the accident to prove the store’s liability for your injuries, including accident scene photos, accident/incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and eyewitness testimony
- Gathering documentation of your injuries and losses to prove your compensation claim
- Identifying all parties that may bear liability for the accident
- Communicating with the supermarket corporation and its insurance company on your behalf to take the stress of your case off your shoulders
- Aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for you through a settlement, or if necessary, by taking your case to court and trial
Contact Us for a Free Case Review to Learn More About Your Rights from Our Supermarket Accident Attorneys in Erie, PA
After an accident at the supermarket, you need experienced legal counsel to help you stand up to the supermarket corporation and insurance company to demand financial recovery for your injuries and losses. Contact Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C., today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how our Erie, PA, grocery store accident lawyers will pursue compensation and justice for you.
Notable Results
Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. publishes the following results.
$1.25 Million verdict · $700,000 settlement
Read more about these results
- $1.25 million verdict: McKean County car accident. Read the source account.
- $700,000 settlement: Motorcycle fatality; the underinsured motorist carrier paid the policy limits. Read the source account.
- $325,000 settlement: Truck driver’s injury claim grown from an initial offer of zero in six months. Read the source account.
- $260,000 evaluation: Rear-end accident underinsured motorist claim. Read the source account.
- $200,000 settlement: Pennsylvania premises liability case. Read the source account.
- $185,000 settlement: Accident settlement for a C5-C6 herniation requiring vertebral fusion. Read the source account.
Read the firm’s published results
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
What Our Clients Say
These excerpts describe experiences with the firm. They are not identified as cases in this practice area and do not predict another outcome.
“I was recommended to Tim George for my defense recently and was not disappointed with the outcome. He was very easy for me to work with. I am very thankful.”
— Nancy · Read the full Google review
“Attorney Tim George and his team was very easy to work with and I was very pleased with the outcome. The experience was very professional and on point. He was always prepared. I will highly recommend Mr. George and his team to represent you!”
— Angie · Read the full Google review
Frequently Asked Questions About Grocery Store Accidents in Erie, PA
How long do I have to file a compensation claim after getting hurt in a supermarket accident?
After suffering injuries in a grocery store accident, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations typically gives you two years to file a lawsuit. Contact our Erie, PA, grocery store accident lawyers as soon as possible to start your case so you can file your claims on time. Filing a lawsuit after the limitations period expires on your injury claim may result in you losing your right to demand financial compensation from a negligent store owner.
What steps should I take after a grocery store accident?
When you’ve been hurt in an accident at a supermarket, you should remember to report the accident to the store manager. Seek prompt medical attention, even if you don’t feel any pain or injury symptoms. Follow the treatment plan or recovery instructions your doctor gives you for your injuries and request copies of medical records of your treatment. Also, remember to keep copies of bills, invoices, or receipts for expenses you incur due to your injuries. Gather your pay stubs/income statements if you miss time from work or suffer a reduction in your earnings during your injury recovery. Finally, contact our supermarket accident attorneys in Erie, PA, as soon as possible to get started on your legal case.
Awards & Recognition
- AV Preeminent® — Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating for ethics and legal ability.
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers — all three firm principals named to the list; Craig Murphey has been selected every year since 2011 and Eric Purchase every year since 2013.
- The Best Lawyers in America® — Craig Murphey listed since 2012 and named “Lawyer of the Year” for the Pittsburgh region in Personal Injury–Defense (2017) and Insurance Law (2019 and 2023); Tim Riley listed since 2008.
- Avvo — 10.0 “Superb” rating and Client’s Choice Awards for criminal defense and DUI defense.
- The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
