When you go onto a store’s premises, it is only reasonable to expect clean, safe premises. After all, the store has a duty or a responsibility to keep the premises free from risks and to maintain safe facilities for you. If the floor is wet because of a spill, the store employees must clean up the area right away or warn patrons with a wet floor sign. If you slipped on a wet floo, you could pursue a personal injury claim to recoup compensation for your damages.
What To Do If You Slipped And Fell At a Convenience Store
If you were visiting a gas station, or any other convenience store and you slipped and fell, be sure to notify a store manager. An accident report must be completed. If possible, get photos of the accident scene and of any injuries as this can help support your personal injury claim pursued for premises liability after slipping and falling because of the negligence of the employees. If there were witnesses, ask for written statements regarding what they saw. Also, get names and contact information.
Be sure to establish medical care right away. You want to show that the injuries were caused by your accident. To do that, you will need to get care the same day of the accident. This will help provide supporting documentation that shows your injuries required medical care and correlate with what happened when you slipped and fel. Maintain thorough documentation, such as medical bills, medical records, proof of missed work and lost wages, and so forth.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
Time is limited for pursuing a personal injury claim after you slipped and fell at 7-Eleven or any other store. If you wait too long, you will not be able to pursue a claim and recoup compensation for your damages. If you slipped and fell on a wet floor, you should consult with an accident injury lawyer who is licensed in your state. Your lawyer will understand the claims process in your state and will be able to ensure your claim is on the right track in a timely fashion.
You will not have to worry about paying anything upfront because personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means your lawyer will not be paid until your case has been won. When you get a settlement or judgment, your lawyer will receive a pre-agreed amount as payment for their services.
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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 7-Eleven or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
