In a big store, this the management is responsible for making sure the store is safe for the public to use. However, that doesn’t always happen and customers commonly trip and fall on obstructions left behind after the shelves have been filled like an empty carton or plastic wrapping. Spilt substances also cause slips and falls to take place.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident as a customer in a store, you may be eligible to file a personal injury compensation claim to help cover the financial hardship caused by an accident that was not your fault. You are given typically 2 to 3 years to file a PI claim so that gives you time to collect all the information you need.
How Soon Should You Settle?
How long it takes to get a settlement for a PI claim depends entirely on your state of health after the accident. If you suffered relatively minor injuries and you have witnesses at hand to prove your injuries took place on their property and you are sure you have a good idea when your life will get back to normal you can file your claim fairly quickly.
However, if you have been more seriously injured and you have to recover before you are able to file the claim it’s going to take longer. You will have to make sure you have witnesses available to vouch that the accident took place in a store and you will need a medical report from your doctor containing the details about your injury and the treatment required. Your PI claim will include the following:
- the full cost of all medical treatment;
- a percentage of your wages until you return to work;
- an amount calculated for your pain and suffering as a result of the accident.
Why You Should Take Your Time to Settle?
You shouldn’t rush to settle your PI claim as you have to be sure you have covered all the financial hardship you are suffering and may continue to do so into the future. Your evidence has to be solid proof otherwise their insurer will reject your claim and you will have to take the burden of the financial hardship yourself.
How a Lawyer Can Help You
It may not seem too difficult to file a PI claim on your own but their insurer will make it as difficult as they can to ensure you don’t get any compensation at all. However an experienced PI attorney will work hard on your behalf to put together a claim that will be hard for them to dispute. Complete the Free Case Evaluation on this page to consult with a lawyer on your case.
*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 Target, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
