The chance of having an accident in a tool or equipment store is low. However, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t impossible. Slip and fall (also known as trip and fall) accidents are likely to be the most common types of accidents in a tools store.
If the accident was avoidable and only happened because one of the store’s employees was not doing his or her job properly, you may be able to recover any damages with the help of a personal injury attorney. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better your chances of being able to file a claim that would compensate you for your injury.
Hazard Possibilities at Tool and Equipment Retailer
- Hardware and tool stores stock a huge number of items. If you get badly hurt by one of these heavy items falling on top of you as you walk past, it is possible that this might be sufficient grounds for a personal injury claim.
- Stores are responsible for the area outside their store as long as it is part of the same property. In wet weather, puddles of rain water can obscure holes and cracks in the ground, which makes walking through them hazardous. This can be grounds for a personal injury case.
- Store lighting has to be well maintained and sufficient for customers to see where they are putting their feet. A combination of badly lit areas of the store and loosely arranged display items can be a trip hazard. If an injury occurs, this might mean you could pursue legal action against the store.
- Entrance mats, if they are fitted, can come loose and become a slip and fall hazard. If there is more than one level in the store, stairs often have carpet on them. This must be well fitted and not torn or loose; otherwise it could prove to be a hazard.
Make Sure You Have Sufficient Proof of Negligence
If you have been injured in a store already and are reasonably confident that the injury could have been avoided if the employees and manager in the store had been more careful, you may be contemplating taking legal action. This could be a good course of action; most businesses have premises liability insurance that pays out in a scenario just like yours.
But keep in mind that winning a personal injury claim against a chain store is never easy. You need to make sure you have enough evidence to convincingly link the lack of care shown by the store’s employees with your injuries.
A personal injury attorney can advise you regarding the chances of success in your individual case based on the state at hand and help you pursue a satisfactory outcome if legal action is advised.
*Disclaimer
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Harbor Freight Tools, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
