What Should I Do Immediately After Being Hurt in a Store Like Kroger?

If you’re injured in a store, every step you take afterward can affect your case. Here’s what to do — and what not to do:

Do:

1. Report the incident to store management immediately. Ask for an incident report.
2. Take photos of the scene — the spill, the lighting, the area where you fell.
3. Get witness contact information.
4. Seek medical treatment right away, even if injuries seem minor.
5. Call a lawyer as soon as possible. Stores often erase surveillance footage within days.

Don’t:

• Don’t sign anything or give recorded statements to the store or its insurer.
• Don’t downplay your injuries or “walk it off.”

The sooner you contact an attorney, the better we can preserve evidence and protect your rights.

At Marko Law, we’ve recovered significant verdicts for victims hurt in retail stores and shopping centers across Michigan. We know how to prove negligence and hold these corporations accountable.