When you jump into your car to go shopping at a drug store it probably never at any time enters your mind that you may have a slip and fall accident while in the store. You may be surprised to know that these types of events are commonplace and even happen to the most careful of customers.
When a slip and fall accident happens in these circumstances it’s often the carelessness of staff in the store that’s the cause of the incident.
Failure of the management to allocate sufficient staff to keeping the store in good condition is often the cause. In these situations you should contact a personal injury attorney who will decide if you are eligible to file a personal injury compensation claim.
Slip and Fall Hazards in a Pharmacy
When you are shopping in a drug store you should not be expected to pay out for any financial hardship suffered if you are involved in a slip and fall accident that was not your fault.
The following are the possible hazards that could cause a slip and fall accident at a pharmacy:
- wet, slippery floors caused by a product in a bottle or other receptacle that has spilled its contents on the floor
- poorly maintained floor coverings
- cartons of products such as toothpaste left in aisles
- slip and fall hazards like torn carpeting or slippery steps when entering or leaving the store.
When these hazards are left unchecked by the management of a pharmacy there is a higher than normal chance of a slip and fall accident taking place and there is a high chance you won’t be to blame.
You May Need A Personal Injury Attorney
If your accident qualifies you to receive personal injury compensation you shouldn’t delay but arrange a consultation as soon as possible with a personal injury lawyer who will assess your eligibility to file a claim.
There are deadlines in place for filing a claim and if you miss that date you will no longer have a chance to be compensated for an accident that was not your fault. You will however need evidence that’s plausible, such as eye witness’s reports and medical reports.
This is the proof required to help ensure your claim is successful.
*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 Health Mart, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
