A Jefferson County resident has filed a lawsuit against La Morenita Meat Market after a slip and fall accident that occurred on January 30, 2011.  The lawsuit alleges that as the victim was entering the store, he slipped and fell on a wet substance on the floor.  He claims the store knew of the dangerous condition and did not put out warning signs, and did not maintain the area safely.

The victim is suing for all medical expenses, mental anguish, impairment, pain and suffering, disfigurement, in addition to lost wages and all court costs.

In slip and fall cases, the difficulty comes in proving the owner or person responsible for maintaining the property was negligent in their duties.  Simply having an accident on a premises does not automatically ensure the owner was negligent, nor ensure compensation for medical expenses or other lost wages.