Vigorous Litigation for Supermarket Negligence Claims in New Jersey

Liability claims against NJ grocery stores

Supermarkets present many potential hazards that can cause slips, trips, falls and falling objects while you shop. In addition, spoiled food you purchase from the market can result in serious illness. All of these accidents are preventable if the establishments perform their duties under the New Jersey premises liability and products liability laws.

Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC was founded in 1950 to assist victims of injury in our New Jersey communities. Our team works together to maximize available compensation in your supermarket negligence case. We strive to reach a resolution as efficiently as possible so that you can have the funds you need and deserve to aid in your recovery.

Slips and falls in supermarkets

Grocery store shoppers commonly break bottles, drop fruits and knock over containers. Supermarkets should expect these mishaps as part of their business plans. Without immediate action, slippery liquids and debris on the floor create serious dangers of slip and fall accidents and resulting head trauma, ankle injury, twisted knee and wrist injury.

Although a customer may cause the initial problem, the supermarket is responsible for resulting injuries if its personnel fail to promptly clean the dangerous condition and post warnings until the problem is fully cleared. Lack of knowledge is not an excuse because the market is required to use due diligence to discover potential hazards on its premises.

Contaminated foods

Foodborne illnesses can occur when prepared foods are undercooked, meats and fish are improperly stored or produce is inadequately washed. Innumerable pathogens, parasites, bacteria, viruses, fungi, pesticides and chemicals can cause food poisoning, including these common contaminants:

Our attorneys conduct a thorough investigation to track down the origins of your foodborne illness. We hold the supermarket accountable for relabeling expired food, lacking protocol for hand-washing and sanitation and failing to keep food stored at the proper temperature and away from rodents and pests. If appropriate, we may also name the food producers in your personal injury lawsuit.

Consult experienced lawyers about an injury or illness sustained in a supermarket

For more information about recovering compensation for your supermarket injury, call Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC at 973 676-1555 or contact us online to schedule your one-hour free initial consultation with a lawyer. For your convenience, we have offices in East Orange Office, Elmwood Park Office, Pompton Plains, and Avon by the Sea, with Spanish-speaking translators available by request.