When a customer enters a Family Dollar, or any other convenience store, they have reason to expect a safe environment that is free from debris or spills on the floor that could cause them to fall and be injured.
If you can prove that the store’s employees were negligent and that caused your slip and fall, you may pursue a personal injury claim against Family Dollar to recoup compensation for your damages suffered because of the fall.
The store has a duty to maintain a safe place for customers, when that duty is breached because employees fail to clean the store and that breach results in a fall that causes injury, they are liable for the damages.
What Should Be Done at the Accident Scene
If you have suffered a slip and fall at Family Dollar, or any other convenience store, be sure you protect your rights and maintain evidence to support your claim. Injuries might not seem serious at first but could be worse than you initially believe.
Here are some things that you should do on the accident scene.
- Be sure a manager is notified, so an accident report can be completed. The manager will need to know your name and contact details as well as information about what happened.
- If your injuries are serious, ask for an ambulance to be called. Back or head injuries might warrant transport by EMS.
- If someone is with you, ask them to get photos of the accident scene with a smartphone.
- Be sure to get the names of and contact information for any eyewitnesses.
What Should Be Done after a Slip and Fall
If you have suffered a slip and fall at Family Dollar, or any other convenience store, there are several things that you need to do after the incident to gather evidence and to keep documentation to support your personal injury claim.
- Be sure to establish medical care right away. Failure to establish medical care immediately may destroy your personal injury claim.
- Keep thorough records by keeping copies of medical bills, prescription receipts, receipts for medical devices or equipment, mileage to and from medical appointments, and copies of medical records.
- Be sure to document missed work and lost wages. You will have to prove these losses.
- Document how your daily activities are affected by the injuries.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt in a slip and fall at Family Dollar, or any other convenience store, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer who is licensed to practice in your state.
With an accident injury attorney representing you, your odds of a successful personal injury claim increase greatly. Because personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, you have nothing at all to lose.
There will be no upfront cost because your lawyer will not be paid until you are compensated for damages through a judgment or settlement.
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*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 Family Dollar, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
