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We receive several calls a month from individuals injured in falls, and they’re usually similar. They often read from the same script, like the following: “I fell at the grocery store. I was checking out organic vegetables and slipped on a puddle of water on the floor. My right leg is fractured. The adjuster told me I’m at least 50 percent at fault. He said I should have seen the water. Is that true?” When you are in a grocery store — or any store — the store does not want you looking at the floor for a very simple reason: They want you looking up at the shelves. The store was designed so you will be looking at their products and big sales. There is a saying in retail, “Eye level is buy level.” Stores reserve upper shelves for top brands (often the most profitable products), while reserving lower levels for cheaper brands.
However, there is an exception. Product stores want kids to look at the floor. Items for children are placed lower where they can see, touch, and pick them up. I once handled a case where a young boy picked up a bottle of blow bubbles from a lower shelf, opened it, and
spilled part of the liquid contents on the floor. The store failed to do a customary periodic sweep of the area, and my client slipped on the liquid and was severely injured. Ultimately, after filing a lawsuit, we were able to attain a good settlement for our deserving client. If you have been seriously injured as a result of a fall in a store, restaurant, gas station, or other public business establishment, you may have a claim. Don’t just accept the argument that if you fall, you are at least partially at fault. That is NOT always the case. If you want to talk about an injury you have suffered in a fall, give us a call.
What You Didn’t Know About Fun Facts toWowYour Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Chocolate is a treat savored by people all over the world. What we know as the sweet, creamy decadence that sustains Valentine’s Day actually
Dutch chocolate doesn’t necessarily refer to chocolate made in the Netherlands; the name refers to a specific chocolate-making process that uses the cocoa press. Before Dutch chemist and chocolate-maker C.J. van Houten invented
has greater historical and cultural significance. Fermented chocolate drinks have been dated back
German chocolate actually has nothing to do with the country of Germany, either. It used to be called “German’s chocolate,” named after its inventor, Sam German, an American who made sweet chocolate for baking. Adding sugar to the chocolate made it a go-to option for bakers around the world, and the base for German chocolate cake was born. For chocolate to be classified as Swiss, it has to be made in Switzerland, as chocolate-making is considered an art form in the country. Known for its “melt in your mouth” quality, Swiss chocolate uses condensed milk to add a velvety texture. Many chocolate makers outside of Switzerland will refer to their interpretations of Swiss chocolate as milk chocolate instead.
to as early as 350 B.C. The Aztecs believed it was the beverage of wisdom, and the Mayans saw it While the history of chocolate is as rich as its flavor, there are some common misconceptions about the treat. as something to be worshipped.
the machine in 1828, chocolate was only
used in beverages. Dutch chocolate is chocolate that has been modified with an alkalizing agent
in order to produce a milder flavor, making it a fantastic option for use in baked goods, candy, and ice cream.
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