Winter Park Publix Supermarket Accident Guide

Publix is a very popular supermarket chain founded by George Jenkins on September 6, 1930, in Winter Haven, Florida. However, since its founding in Florida, the food store has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the southeastern part of the United States with approximately 880 stores in Florida. The most Publix stores in Florida is in Miami with 39 followed by 35 in Orlando.

Locally, near our Winter Park office, there are several Publix Supermarkets in Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Maitland including:

Winter Park Publix Supermarkets

Publix Supermarket at Winter Park Village
440 N Orlando Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Publix Supermarket at Hollieanna Shopping Center
741 S Orlando Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Publix Supermarket at Aloma Shopping Center
2295 Aloma Ave
Winter Park, FL 32792

Publix at University Plaza
4000 N Goldenrod Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32792

Altamonte Springs Publix Supermarkets

Publix at Palm Springs Crossing
482 E Altamonte Dr Ste 1005
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Publix at Palm Springs Center
503 E Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Publix at Gateway Crossing
851 S State Road 434
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Casselberry Publix Supermarkets

Publix at Casselberry Collection
3385 S US Highway 17/92 Suite 181
Casselberry, FL 32707

Publix at Casselberry Commons
1455 State Road 436 Ste 221
Casselberry, FL 32707

Maitland Publix Supermarkets

Publix at Maitland Place
242 N Orlando Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751

What types of accidents happen at Publix in Winter Park?

Considering the vast number of Publix stores and employees, the likelihood of negligence related accidents with injury is increased. Thousands of customers visit Publix each day and store employees are responsible for making sure the premises is clean and safe. Publix is required to inspect the premises regularly and ensure that it free of potential dangers to customers. This includes the equipment, shelving units, floors, shopping carts, etc. If an employee sees a dangerous condition and fails to make it safe, Publix is responsible. Accidents at Publix extend beyond mere slip and falls, but include:

• Slip and fall accidents in Publix due to water leaking from refrigeration units or other liquid accumulation from damaged product. 

• • An off duty employee slipped and fell at Publix on a discolored piece of banana lying on the floor.

• Trip and fall accidents in Publix due to broken sidewalks or potholes.

• Truck accidents with Publix delivery vans or semitrucks. 

  • A woman on a motorized scooter or wheelchair was struck and killed by a Publix tractor-trailer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in September 2023.

  • A man on an adult tricycle was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck in the cross walk St. Petersburg, Florida in December 2022.

• • A Publix 18-wheeler was involved in a three car crash sending several to the hospital in Miami, Florida in November 2021.

• • Rollover vehicle accident after collision with Publix truck on boarder of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida in June of 2022.

• • Ford Mustang crushed by Publix delivery truck in SR 528 in Orange County, Florida in September of 2020.

• Parking lots accidents at Publix.

• Dog bite accidents in Publix due to employees failing to enforce its rule of no pets in store. 

• • Dog bites grocery bagger at Palm Beach, Florida Publix in May of 2014.

• Burn accidents in Publix from soup, coffee or equipment that is too hot for public consumption.

• • Repair worker died after falling into deep fryer at Publix supermarket in 2015

• Falling objects in Publix that hit customers in the head or obstruct aisles causing customers to trip and fall.

• Broken shopping carts in Publix that topple over onto customers.

• Defective shelving units or displays at Publix that break or fall injuring customer. They may also have broken or sharp edges that protrude and lacerate customers at Publix.

• Falling ceiling tile, lights or other equipment that injure customers at Publix.

• Foreign objects in food at Publix which harm customers.

• Employee accidents resulting in Workers’ Compensation claims against Publix.

  • Publix warehouse employee lost part of her arm after getting it caught in a conveyer belt she was cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida.

• Negligent or inadequate security at Publix including wrongful death incidents from shootings or assaults.

What do I do after a Publix Supermarket accident in Winter Park? 

1.) Report Accident – File Incident Report: After an accident inside Publix, you must immediately report it to management and complete an incident report. Do not leave the store without informing the manager and filing an incident report. Sometimes the employee taking the report will transcribe the report and minimize the incident or take liberties with details and/or leave out important facts. This is why you must review the report and confirm everything is true and accurate before signing. Finally, you must take a picture of the report and any other documents you sign. Despite what the employee tells you, Publix will not provide you with a copy once you leave the store. They will not mail, fax or e-mail it to you. Protect yourself and preserve a copy of the report by taking a picture of it with your phone.

If your accident took place in the parking lot or sidewalk outside of Publix, make sure to go inside the store and report it to management and make a report just as we described above. You may also want to call 911 and file a Police Report depending on the circumstances.

If you were not hurt at the store, but in a car accident with a Publix truck, you must call 911 and file a Police Crash Report. Never leave the scene of a car accident with a Publix truck or Publix delivery van before the Police arrive, investigate and make a report. The insurance companies as well as Publix are very suspicious and hostile to accidents where no report was made.

2.) Witnesses: Take down the name, contact information, telephone number and e-mail for any and all witnesses to your accident or the injury causing condition. Independent witnesses help us prosecute your case and establish fault for the hazardous condition especially when there is no surveillance footage. If you do not get the witnesses contact information at the scene, it will be gone forever. 

3.) Photograph/Video: After an accident, make sure you or someone you are with photographs and/or videos everything including the accident causing condition (e.g., water on the floor, broken sidewalk, debris in the aisle), the lack of or presence of warning signs, witnesses, interaction with employees/management, post-accident clean up of the hazardous condition.

4.) Medical: Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries. The only way to improve medically and document your injuries/damages, is with prompt and consistent medical treatment. 

Where can I go for emergency medical care after a Winter Park Publix Accident? 

Not sure where to get treatment after a Publix Accident in Winter Park? Several emergency care providers near Datny Law’s Winter Park office. 

AdventHealth Winter Park 
200 N Lakemont Ave
Winter Park, FL 32792

AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
601 E Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

AdventHealth Orlando Emergency Room
601 E Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803

AdventHealth East Orlando Emergency Room
7727 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32822

AdventHealth ER
8100 Red Bug Lake Rd.
Oviedo, FL 32765

What NOT to do after a Publix Supermarket accident in Winter Park? 

WARNING! It is important to know Publix is self-insured. They have their own in-house risk management team and adjusters. After an accident, even at night or on the weekend, expect a prompt call from a Publix adjuster. The goal is to contact you before you retain a lawyer so they can resolve and end your claims before you know the full extent of your injuries. The adjuster with Publix will indicate there is no liability to try and increase the likelihood you will accept a nominal offer as an accommodation such as a gift card or check for $500. 

Never accept a gift card or settlement check from Publix or sign a Release without consulting a Publix Supermarket Accident Lawyer. Once you sign a Release, your case is forever over and you cannot come back and seek more form Publix. This is true even if you subsequently learn your injuries are severe and will require costly medical treatment. 

Should I hire a lawyer for an accident at Publix in Winter Park?

As we mentioned at the beginning of this page, the very best way to protect yourself from being taken advantage of by Publix is to retain a personal injury attorney with experience dealing with Publix. Do not wait to get the help you need from a skilled Publix Injury Attorney. Call me today at (407) 753-7474 for a FREE consultation. There is NO FEE unless we win your case. 

How much does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

There is no upfront charge to clients. Consultations are FREE. There is NO FEE unless we win your Winter Park Publix Supermarket Accident case. If we settle your case without going to court, the fee is 33 1/3%, which is set by the Florida bar.  If your case requires litigation; that is, going to court, the fee is 40% of the gross recovery, which is also set by the Florida bar. 

Call Winter Park Publix Supermarket Lawyer David B. Datny Today

Without a doubt, you will be seriously disadvantaged if you fail to retain a personal injury lawyer with experience dealing with Publix after an accident. Because Publix employes inhouse claims adjusters who work 7 days a week, even on weekends, time is of the essence after an accident at Publix. Hiring a lawyer shields you from Publix claims adjusters who are thereafter prohibited from contacting your directly or indirectly. Also, the longer you wait to get representation, the more likely important evidence will be lost such as photographs, videos, witness statements, etc. Obtaining and preserving this type of evidence can make all the difference between winning your case or not. As we discussed above, contacting our Winter Park Publix Lawyer is risk free to you. Consultations are FREE and there is no fee unless we win your case. Call (407) 753-7474 to speak directly with Mr. Datny.