The term “accident” is not a very good one as it implies that something has happened for no particular reason. In fact, most accidents have a human cause. Human error causes most slip and fall accidents for instance, which are second only to vehicle accidents in terms of frequency.
It can be frustrating knowing that you have been injured after an unexpected fall in a large store and you weren’t to blame. Who is going to pay your hospital and other medical bills? Who is going to cover the losses caused by any necessary absence from work?
If this is what has happened to you, you are strongly advised to discuss the situation with a personal injury attorney to see if you can take legal action against whoever was to blame for the accident you were involved in.
There are always a number of potential dangers when visiting a retail store. Some of these are listed below:
- Loose mats and carpets
- Unsecured handrails, staircases, and other handholds
- Slippery floors caused by cleaners, polish or spilled fluids of some sort.
- Food, drinks or trash that have been dropped by customers but not cleaned up by store workers.
- Elevator that jerks on starting or stopping
- Computer cables or extension cords for appliances belonging to the sore left across path of customers.
Filing a Claim Against the Store Because of an Avoidable Injury
If you have had an injury and now have bills that you feel you shouldn’t have to pay because your injuries were due to an avoidable accident at a store, you may consider taking legal action. Personal injury claims depend on reliable and clear proof that an accident was caused by negligence and could have been prevented.
For instance, if you tripped over a loose mat on the floor of the showroom and fractured your skull as y hit the ground, this may be grounds for a claim. If it can be shown that this was not the first time someone had slipped or tripped over the same mat, this would be more convincing.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
Few property owners are keen to admit liability and even when they do admit to being at fault, are most likely to suggest inadequate compensation. Take your case to an experienced accident attorney who will pursue your case more vigorously if it is thought that you have a good chance of success. Most attorneys who handle personal injury cases do not charge a fee until the claim is settled.
*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 an hhgregg, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
