Unexpected injuries while visiting a pharmacy might seem unlikely but if there is a potential hazard in the pharmacy that really shouldn’t be there, it is quite possible for an accident to occur which could result in an injury. If you are not to blame for the accident, then you may be able to claim compensation based on the pharmacy’s liability insurance.
This is not automatic and you will have to have proof of negligence if you are to have a chance of winning a claim. Discuss your options for legal action with a personal injury attorney as soon as you are able to do so.
Typical Slip Trip and Fall Hazards in a Pharmacy
Pharmacies always appear at first sight modern, clean and tidy, but accidents can still happen. One common pharmacy hazard is the nature of the floor surface. To keep maintenance costs down, these floors are often designed to be as smooth as possible.
This undoubtedly makes them easier to keep tidy and clean, but it also makes them potentially very slippery. Pharmacies are not as potentially accident prone as supermarkets as most of the products sold are in bottles and boxes on shelves. It’s unlikely they are going to fall off their shelves and spill their contents all over the floor.
Much more likely is that employees, or contract cleaners, have spent tie cleaning the floor or polishing it without a thought to the fact that the floor could then be very slippery. Most visitors to a pharmacy do not give a thought to accident hazards unless they are very visibly warned.If a floor is cleaned, it will take some time to dry and become less slippery.
Most businesses would make sure there was a wet floor warning notice (the yellow plastic signs that are so often seen everywhere in buildings where the public are likely to use) on display. If this is overlooked, the potential for an accident is greater.
Unexpected slip and fall accidents on slippery floors can lead to broken bones, spinal injury, brain damage, all of which are serious enough for a personal injury claim to be made against the pharmacy’s management.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
The main priority after an injury in any sort of store or pharmacy is to seek medical attention, but once you have been treated and feel up to it, it is a good idea to approach a personal injury attorney to discuss the accident and whether it is practicable to file a claim for compensation given the evidence that you might be able to obtain.
The attorney will have dealt with cases like yours many times before and will be able to give you an honest opinion about your chances of obtaining compensation.
*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 a Family Pharmacy, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
