If you have been injured from a slip and fall accident at Nordstrom Rack, or any other store, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. You shouldn’t have to pay for any medical expenses or other expenses that were caused by injuries that you received in a slip and fall. Anyone who is injured in a slip and fall at Nordstrom Rack, or any other store should be aware of their rights.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall at a Store
A slip and fall may seem harmless, and often people will say that they’re not injured or minimize their injuries because they are embarrassed. But you can be seriously and even permanently injured if you have a slip and fall in Nordstrom Rack, or any other store. Some of the common injuries that occur as a result of a slip and fall are:
- Broken bones, including hip fractures, broken ribs, leg or arm breaks
- Traumatic brain injuries, from mild to severe, including concussions, hemorrhaging, and several other potential damages to the skull and brain
- Back and spinal cord injuries, often including pinched nerves, herniated or slipped discs, or fractures to the individual vertebrae, all of which can be painful, debilitating, and lead to short or long-term paralysis
- Neck injuries, from muscle, ligament or tendon damage all the way to cervical spine damage
- Knee and ankle sprains and strains, soft tissue injuries common when forcibly twisting these body parts during a fall.
- Wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries, usually caused by people trying to avoid falling or trying to cushion their fall.
- Cuts and bruises of various severity
- Facial injuries like broken teeth, a broken jaw, or a broken nose
- Chronic pain caused by injuries related to the fall.
If you have a slip and fall at Nordstrom Rack, or any other store you should always get medical care and take your injuries seriously.
Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall At A Store
If you have a slip and fall in Nordstrom Rack, or any other store, the first thing that you should do is tell an employee what happened and make sure they fill out an incident report. Never admit fault or release the store from liability. If the store asks you to sign a liability waiver don’t sign it. Don’t sign anything until you have spoken with a personal injury attorney.
Evidence to Collect
You should always get medical care when you have a slip and fall. While you are waiting for EMS gather evidence from the spot where you fell. Take photos and videos of the area showing all angles and any obstructions, damage, substances on the floor that could have caused you to slip and fall. You should also get witness statements if anyone witnessed the fall.
File a Personal Injury Claim
You should always speak with a personal injury lawyer before you file a personal injury claim. A personal injury lawyer can answer your questions and help you start your claim. Fill out a Free Case Evaluation form now to be connected with a personal injury attorney who can help you with your slip and fall claim.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves to provide information only. It is not to be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Nordstrom Rack, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
