A serious injury while going by a drug store may appear to be quite an unlikely occurrence. However, in the event that there is a potential danger in the drug store that truly shouldn't be there, it is a distinct possibility a slip and fall accident could happen which could bring about a severe injury.
If it’s not your fault the drug store may be asked to pay personal injury compensation for the financial hardship you have incurred because of the accident. Before taking the matter any further you should consult a personal injury lawyer in order to gain an opinion on your likelihood of winning a personal injury claim.
Typical Slip Trip and Fall Hazards in Drug Stores
Drug stores normally appear at first sight as both spotless and clean. However this is not always the case. One regular drug store danger is the condition of the floor surface. To hold upkeep costs down, these floors are not as well maintained as they should be and the surfaces could be left slippery if they aren’t cleaned sufficiently after a product such as a shampoo bottle has spilled its contents onto the floor after being knocked off the shelf by a customer.
What is more likely is that workers, or contract cleaners, have spent too little time cleaning the floor or cleaning it to the required standard to prevent a slip and fall accident. Most customers in a drug store don’t expect to experience a hazard so they don’t look out for one.
Most drug stores would ensure there was a wet floor cautioning notice (the yellow plastic signs that are so regularly positioned in places where the general public or shopper are most likely to use). In the event that this is ignored, the potential for a slip and fall accident is more likely.
Sudden slip and fall accidents on poorly maintained floors can prompt broken bones, spinal damage, brain injuries, all of which are serious enough for an individual personal injury compensation claim to be filed against the drug store's management.
Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney Today
Once you have recovered sufficiently from your injuries and you are certain the slip and fall accident was not your fault but that of the Leaders Drug Store or any other drug store you slipped in, you should discuss the matter with a personal injury attorney.
The lawyer will have managed cases like yours on multiple occasions previously and will have the capacity to give you an accurate answer about your chances of getting compensation for an injury that was not your fault.
*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 Leaders Drug Store, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
