Customer Files Lawsuit against J.C. Penny after slipping on wet floor

In Tennessee and across the United States when we go into stores to shop we except there to be signs to signs to show us to the different departments, to the checkouts, and also to the restrooms. We also expect stores to do all they can to keep us safe while we shop by posting caution signs when the floor is wet because of the weather or a spill. Unfortunately that does not always happen and sometimes people suffer an injury as a result. If you or someone you care about has suffered a personal injury at a public place due to lack of signs or a warning, it is important that you talk to a Tennessee personal lawyer right away. They will listen to your case and make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to for the injury you have suffered.

In this case, Gwendolyn Adams was shopping in the J.C. Penny store on October 10, 2009 and slipped a fell on the wet floor because there were no warning signs to warn her about the hazardous condition of the floor. The lawsuit is claiming that J.C. Penny failed to make sure their premises were maintained in a reasonably safe condition, failing to warn people about a dangerous situation, and failing to warn customers about this condition and failing to place warning signs around the wet floor. The company is also accused of failing to adequately train their employees about where to place warning signs and how to warn customers of a wet floor and failing to tell them to use the proper care measures required for the situation.

The lawsuit is seeking damages for medical bills, physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and interest as well as court costs.

Author Bio

Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.

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