Most store visits are pretty uneventful. In most cases, a visit to your local store is probably a cause for excitement and happiness. But in some cases, when a store is not well-maintained, you could slip, fall, and injure yourself. You can slip and fall anywhere—even at your local collectibles and toy store.
When you have been injured in a store as a result of slipping over or any other kind of accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the store owners or managers.
This depends on having proof of liability; you’ll need to figure out who was responsible for the accident and why they were to blame. Figuring this out isn’t always simple, which is why consulting a personal injury attorney before filing a claim is a good idea.
However, it can be worth it. Serious injuries can become very expensive to deal with, so a successful compensation claim can go a long way to helping pay bills that you shouldn’t have to pay.
Dangers Potentially Present in a Toy Store
There are a number of potential dangers in a toy hobbyist store. Most of these dangers could be minimized with good management. These are the sorts of things that cause accidents:
- Toys or other items that are brought out for display but not removed afterwards;
- An extra slippery floor due to cleaning or polishing;
- Dark or dim conditions inside a part of the store, making it difficult to see where to step;
- Ladders or other paraphernalia left unguarded, which could cause a trip hazard;
- A torn, rough or uneven floor covering, which could cause a slip or trip hazard;
- Access to the store is covered in snow or ice, making it slippery.
A Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Hobbyist Store
A personal injury lawsuit against a store is advisable if an injury has taken place which was not your fault. If the injury could have been prevented by better management, then there may be good grounds for making a claim.
As with all personal injury claims, there must be sufficient proof that the accident caused your injuries and the accident was the fault of someone linked to the store.
If you slipped over on a toy that had been left carelessly on the floor, this may be the basis for a personal injury claim. It would have to be shown that the store management or employees had had sufficient time to be aware of the potential hazard but had not done anything about it.
Arrange to See an Attorney if Injured in Any Store
It can be quite difficult trying to negotiate directly with the store after an accident. The store manager may try and claim that the accident was your fault as you didn’t look where you were going. Moreover, premises liability insurance companies can make a claim for compensation against their client challenging.
The best advice is to talk to a personal injury attorney before you file a claim. The attorney will be able to assess your chances of success and pursue the case on your behalf if legal action is recommended. They will fight on your behalf, address the common defenses in a personal injury claim, and, ideally, get you the compensation you deserve.
*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 Hobby Town, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
