Will security camera footage prove the store is at fault in my slip and fall case?

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I slip and fall inside a Safeway store, only one employee helped me -- do they have camera inside to prove it.

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Rachel Scott ·
They may, but you will need to request the video from them. Often these cameras are written over every 24 hours. It depends on the store. Did you file a claim with the store right away? It's probably a good time to contact an attorney and give him or her all the facts. If you were injured, seek medical treatment right away. Good luck to you!
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Joseph Rome ·
It is hard to say. Many places in Safeway are under video surveillance and there maybe some that are not. Liquor area usually is. You will want to talk to loss prevention soon as you can and asked them to preserve the video. It would probably be best to consult with attorney and have him/her help you with that. But as anything time is of the essence. Generally the surveillance video rolls over fairly quickly.
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Jeffrey Adams ·
Contact qualified counsel asap. If injured obtain appropriate medical attention asap. Good luck
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Christopher Blaylock ·
You can ask Safeway; most stores will have video cameras for loss prevention purposes. Please note that unless you were injured as the result of the fall, you cannot move forward with a claim. Also, during the course of discovery in litigation (should a lawsuit be filed in the future), you can subpoena Safeway for such evidence. I advise contacting a personal injury lawyer. Good luck.
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Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA ·
Perhaps. If you sustained a serious injury, and local personal injury lawyer can certainly investigate whether they had notice, and failed to remediate. has the best lawyer finder tool to locate an attorney nearby. Good luck.
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Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury LawyerRutland, VT ·
Who knows without asking?You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or insurance company nor grant them access to any medical records. Photograph the injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. The Guides can be accessed through my profile page on .com. Legal Disclaimer: If this information has been helpful, please indicate below. Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to ensure proper advice is received.
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