If you have a serious accident on private property but you are legally allowed to be there, you may be able to claim compensation provided that you were injured and your injuries are a direct result of negligence on the part of the owner of the property or employees who work there.
It can be quite difficult succeeding in a personal injury claim unless you have sufficient proof of negligence and legal help from an experienced attorney who specializes in personal injury claims.
A successful claim can help pay for medical bills and lost earnings due to an accident that was not your fault.
Possible Injuries at a Drug Store
It might seem inconceivable that you could ever have a serious accident in a pharmacy. It’s the place you would expect to go to after an accident, not before! But the fact is that some types of accidents can happen anywhere and are particularly likely if hazards in the form of obstacles in your path or slippery floors are there just when you visit the store.
Slip and fall accidents mostly occur when floors are slippery and there are no warnings to let you know that there could be a hazard.
In a pharmacy, it may be that the floor material has been designed for low maintenance. This is fine from the point of view of the staff working in the store as its saves time, but it can make the floor particularly slippery.
If customers are aware of the danger they are likely to take special care as they move around, but this may not happen. If the staff at the store knew of the danger to customers and did not take action, the company may be considered negligent.
Slip and fall accidents which are unexpected may be much more serious than you might think, with broken bones, dislocations, back and head injuries quite possible.
Slip and fall injuries usually result from objects that have been left on the ground or uneven floor surfaces.
In a store, typical hazards are boxes or cartons containing store products that have been partially unpacked on to shelves but left while the store employee does something else. Again, a notice to warn customers helps to prevent injuries and, in the long run, personal injury claims.
Considering Legal Action after a Slip and Fall?
If you, or a member of your family, have an unfortunate accident in a pharmacy and suffer an injury which you believe could have been prevented with better attention to safety standards, you should contact an attorney as soon as you can; he or she can help you with filing the claim, and also find out what you would need to include in your claim.
All states allow personal injury claims in the event that negligence is involved on private property and can be proved, but the process is not an easy one if you are trying to negotiate a fair compensation payment all on your own.
An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to assess your chances of successfully winning a claim and help negotiate a better settlement if you do go ahead with a claim.
*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 Bartell Drugs, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
