A slip and fall accident on the floor of a business can have long-term consequences for you. One step on a puddle of water can cause life-long pain and suffering, and even impact your earning potential in your career. Through no fault of your own, you could see your life completely changed because of one step. Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you, because it can happen to anyone.
Pet stores can be a dangerous place for slips and falls because pet owners often bring their pets into the store with them. One puddle of urine from a dog can be a very dangerous thing on a smooth floor. In addition, fish tanks leaking water, spilled pet food and more all present hazards in a pet store that need to be dealt with by staff immediately. When not dealt with immediately, a serious potential for injury to a customer exists.
Potential Hazards
The hazards found in a pet store are going to differ from the hazards you find in a grocery store or restaurant. The reason for this are the pets that are allowed into the building. Some of the hazards that can exist include:
- A pet peeing on the floor could leave a very slippery puddle that presents a very real danger.
- If a floor has been cleaned recently, perhaps because a pet has peed on it, it could be slippery
- Poor lighting can result in a tripping hazard
- Rugs at the front of the store, if not placed properly, can cause you to trip.
- Ice in the front of the store that has not been cleared properly.
- Pet food on the floor creates a serious slip hazard.
- Fish tanks that are leaking water could become a hazard.
- Product displays that stick out into an aisle can cause a person to trip.
With a large group of attorneys at their disposal, big chain stores know how to deal with personal injury claims. This is why you need someone in your corner to achieve compensation for your slip-and-fall accident. Contact an attorney as soon as you can if you have been involved in a slip-and-fall accident at a store for the best chance of getting the compensation you need.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against PetSmart, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
