Slip and fall injuries are a lot more common than most people imagine. Many accidents that cause these injuries happen because someone somewhere has neglected to make a place safe and secure. Property owners and their employees are required by state laws to ensure that their premises are safe if the public is allowed to use them.
In the event that you are injured away from home and are worried about the cost, you should talk to a personal injury attorney about the possibility of taking legal action.
A Visit to a Store Might Land You in the Hospital
How a Visit to a Furniture Store Could Go Wrong
There are few accidents in well managed stores, but that doesn't mean going shopping is completely risk-free. The following dangers are all preventable:
- Ice build-up just outside the store not cleared away while store is open;
- Uneven flooring due to lack of repair or replacement of floor material;
- No warning sign erected after cleaning floor; the floor could be wet, slippery and a hazard;
- Elevator comes to a halt at position not level with floor outside; trip hazard;
- Poor lighting or faulty lighting creates slip and/or trip hazard;
- Food or drink spilled or dropped on ground and not removed quickly enough; slip hazard;
A PI Lawsuit Following a Preventable accident at a Furniture Store
If an accident happens at a store or just outside it but still on property owned by the store, a lawsuit against the store alleging negligence may only be successful if there is sufficient proof that the store, or its employees could have prevented it. If you happen to slip over on a discarded food item while inside the store, you could potentially file a claim against the store, even if the food had been discarded by another customer. It would all depend on whether or not the employees knew about the mess, or if the mess had been a danger for a long period of time.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney if You Intend Making a Claim for Compensation
Big stores are reluctant to offer compensation after an accident, fearing the possible publicity. It might prove quite difficult to negotiate successfully with the store and its insurer directly unless you have the support of a personal injury attorney. Speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Pier 1 Imports, or any other party, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
