Slip and Fall at ALDI? Our Lawyers Can Help

ALDI is the common brand of two worldwide discount supermarket chains. Based in Germany, ALDI consists of 10,000 stores in 18 countries. Trader Joe’s is a subsidiary of one of its two divisions. Both divisions have 1,600 stores combined in the United states as of 2017.

Due to its popularity, and the frequency with which customers visit its stores, ALDI employees may frequently neglect to notice spills made by other employees or customers. Or they may be negligent in warning of dangerous conditions that could cause customers to slip, trip and fall. ALDI employees have a duty to make certain that its customers are safe while shopping in the supermarket. If you were injured at ALDI, call the personal injury attorneys at Todd J. Leonard Law Firm at (973) 920-7900.

What Kind of Injuries Have ALDI Customers Suffered?
The majority of slip and fall accidents at ALDI have not resulted in serious or life-threatening injuries. However, there are times when customers fall and, as a result, become severely injured. For example, customers may slip, trip and fall because of a failure to warn of a dangerous condition, such as a wet or slippery floor that was recently cleaned. Or customers may fall due to the negligence of employees in failing to clean the floors in the aisles, where liquids, produce and other food items may have caused customers to slip and fall. As a result of such falls, customers may suffer severe injuries.

If you suffered a serious injury while shopping at ALDI due to the negligence of its employees, you may have a valid case of negligence against the supermarket. You may be able to obtain damages for your injury.

Among the usual kinds of injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents are:

• Spinal cord injury
• Tendon tear
• Leg injury
• Hip fracture

If you have suffered these or other slip and fall injuries at ALDI, you may be able to secure compensation. This compensation is comparable to that of other personal injury lawsuits, and could include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Potential cost of future medical expenses
• Loss of potential future earnings

What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident at ALDI

1. Consult a doctor right away.

2. Do not sign any forms from ALDI management or anyone acting on their behalf, including their lawyers and insurance company representatives, until you have spoken with an attorney.

3. Do not file a claim against them by yourself. Call the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm, and have a skilled personal injury attorney represent you.