Unexpected injuries can be financially damaging. You may not be insured for the sorts of injuries that can result from an unanticipated slip or fall and if you have to stay away from work to get treatment or recover you may find that you lose the capacity to earn your normal wage.
There is no reason why you should suffer financially if your accident was caused by negligence. If the accident happened in a public place like a supermarket, the owners and employees have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment. Talk to a personal injury attorney about your legal options. You may be able to claim compensation with the attorney’s help.
Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents in a Discount Store
There are a number of hazards that can result in a slip, trip and fall accident in a discount store. While some of these accidents are not due to anything the store workers have contributed to, there are hazards that are avoidable if care is taken to remove them or deal with them as soon as they are noticed.
Generally, compensation can only be paid if there is sufficient evidence that negligence has contributed to an accident.
The most common hazards in a store are as follows:
- Slippery floors caused by wet surfaces, poorly designed floor covering, spillages and leaks from produce;
- Obstacles like trash, cartons, tools, maintenance materials and goods that have rolled or fallen off shelves due to careless stacking
- Uneven, torn or poorly maintained floor surfaces;
- Ice, snow or rainwater that has accumulated outside the entrance way.
Get a Personal Injury Attorney to Help You With a Claim
You may be entitled to file a claim for compensation if you have evidence that an injury was due to something the store employees did not do, but you may find that your chance of success is much better if you use a personal injury attorney to help you with the claim. Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fee arrangements. If the attorney decides that your claim is worth pursuing, the fee is deferred until a successful payment is negotiated with the insurance company.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Rose’s Stores, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
