It’s easy to slip and fall over in a large store. If you are intent on looking for bargains or something you always wanted, it may end up with you slipping over and injuring yourself. Often times, though, this kind of accident might not have been your fault. Most slip and fall accidents in large stores like a BJs Club or Costco are caused because of some avoidable hazard.
Management is supposed to make sure that their stores are safe for customers to use, but if they fail to do so, any injury you suffer could be blamed on the store management or owner. If you can prove that the injuries were their fault, then you may be able to obtain compensation to help you recover and treat your injuries.
How to Show Negligence Caused a Slip and Fall
If you are thinking of filing a personal injury claim against the store where you were injured you will need convincing proof that:
- the accident could have been avoided if more care had been taken by the store management or employees.
- the accident was a direct result of negligence.
- the accident was the cause of the injuries you are claiming compensation for.
Usually, slip and fall accidents in large stores are caused by liquids that have spilled onto the floor or recently cleaned floors. You can show that the store was negligent if the potential hazard was known about or had been in existence for some considerable time, yet nothing had been done about it.
Evidence to Show a Slip and Fall was a Store's Fault
You will have no chance of obtaining compensation for an injury at a large store like a BJs Wholesale Club or similar customer owned store unless you can convince the store’s insurer that the store was at fault. You will need evidence to prove this.
There are three main types of evidence that can show that your injuries were the fault of the wholesale club. These are:
- evidence showing the nature of the hazard: cell phone photos are a good example of this sort of evidence; take photos of your injuries as well;
- eye witness statements from anyone who saw the accident and / or had seen the hazard present some time ago;
- video footage from any store security camera that may have coincidentally recorded the accident or the hazard occurring or both. You may be able to get a copy of this recording with the help of your PI lawyer.
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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 BJs Wholesale Club, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
