If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident which you believe was not your fault and it happened in a drug store you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the store. Slip and fall accidents can end up being expensive as there is not only the time taken off work to recover but the cost of medical treatment needed.
As long as you can find the evidence that can prove the management of the store was negligent by failing to provide a safe environment for shoppers, you may be eligible to compensation from the store for the expenses incurred in the slip and fall accident.
It is best however to talk over the matter with a personal injury attorney who will assess your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve.
A Drug Store Accident May Lead to a Personal Injury Claim
Slips and falls are probably going to happen in drug stores that don't put a solid emphasis on the wellbeing and safety of their customers when they are circulating in the store looking for products. These slip and fall accidents usually happen when:
- floors have just been cleaned and are still wet yet no notice sign is placed to caution clients of a slip and fall hazard;
- flooring is not maintained to a higher enough standard to ensure an accident does not take place;
- light bulbs aren’t replaced quickly when they no longer work;
- entrance ways aren’t kept clear of snow and ice in winter.
Not all accidents are because of carelessness of the store’s management. The victim must be able to demonstrate that the slip and fall accident was due to the inability of the store’s management to keep the public areas safe for customers to use.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney to Help You With a Compensation Claim
It’s the insurer of the store that’s responsible for paying compensation for the victim of a slip and fall accident. However, this doesn’t mean they do it willingly. They will find any excuse to justify not paying the compensation you deserve for a slip and fall accident that was not your fault.
It is far better for you to get help from an individual personal injury attorney attempting to file a claim on your own. The attorney can argue more skillfully and accomplish a superior settlement for you than you may accomplish alone.
*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 Kinney Drugs Stores, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
