It might seem unlikely that an accident could ever happen in a furniture store and admittedly they are not common. However, slip and fall accidents are the most common sorts of accidents apart from traffic accidents and can happen anywhere. Many of these accidents are not your own fault and are caused by negligence. You may be able to claim compensation if you are injured in a furniture store and can prove the injury was caused by negligence.
Slip and Fall Hazards in a Furniture Store
Like any large store, there is always the potential for an accident, especially one involving slips and falls. Generally in a well managed store the frequency of these accidents is minimized. Here are some examples of potential hazards in any furniture.
- If the store has a shiny, easy maintenance floor, you may find that you slip over too easily, especially if the polish used makes the floor too slippery. A slip and fall injury would be grounds for compensation from the store.
- A furniture store is full of obstacles. Normally, moving between these would be easy, but if there is a problem with the lighting or the furniture has been moved around, this could be a trip hazard.
- Customers who drop food, food containers or wrapping, or spill drinks they are carrying on the floor this can make the floor surface hazardous. It could feasibly lead to a trip or slip-and-fall injury. The store manager is responsible for keeping the floor surface clean and tidy and removing debris dropped by customers.
- If there has been a rainfall event and a large puddle of rainwater has formed outside the entrance, this could obscure a crack or hole in the ground. You could easily fall over if you miss your footing while trying to wade through a puddle of rainwater. It is the store’s responsibility to get rid of it properly.
Your PI Claim is More Likely to Be Successful With the Help of an Attorney
If you are badly injured in a furniture store, you may be wondering how you are going to pay the bills and cope with loss of earnings. If you believe that the accident was caused by someone working for the store, you would need sufficient evidence to establish a clear connection between what the store employee or employees did wrong and your injury(ies). A personal injury attorney can explain the claim process more clearly and provide advice about your situation. If a personal injury claim against the store is recommended, the attorney can help pursue the claim on your behalf.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Rooms to Go, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
