Toy stores can be chaotic and, much like a child’s playroom, littered with obstacles. As a result, it is not hard at all to imagine how someone could slip and fall at the store, be it tripping over toys in the aisles, being run into by playing, excited children or encountering an accidental spill.
A slip-and-fall accident can change your life in an instant. Injuries resulting from such an accident could mean doctor’s visits, hospital stays, lengthy rehab, lost wages and persistent pain.
Federal regulations require retailers to set procedures for cleaning up spills and fixing broken shelves or other display units. Stores are also required to provide eye wash and hazardous materials clean-up stations and first aid kits for use by customers and employees if an accident occurs.
In addition, the store is required to log and notify authorities about any reported slip and fall or other accident that happens on the premises.
Despite all these safeguards, accidents do happen, and they may be caused by store negligence.
Dangers in Toy Stores
Slip-and-fall hazards at a toy store could include:
- Toys and other products left in the aisles by customers and not picked up by employees
- Toys placed on the shelves in an unsafe manner
- Slippery floors resulting from a sick child not cleaned up by store employees
- Spilled beverages not properly cleaned up by store employees
- Candy or other food brought in by customers and dropped on the floor
- Wet or dirty floors caused by mopping or sweeping done by employees
- Ladders, dollies and other employee stocking implements left in the aisles
- Ice, snow or puddles not properly removed in the parking lot or outside store areas
- Shopping carts improperly placed in the parking lot or inside the store
- Tripping caused by inadequate lighting inside or outside the store
Contacting a Personal Injury Attorney
Toys “R” Us, like many large chains, is a large company with high-priced lawyers who are experts in defending personal injury claims. That is why if you experienced a slip and fall at Toys “R” Us, or anywhere else, you should seek help immediately from an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent you if you feel you have a claim against the store.
A lawyer will help you through the process and typically will not be paid unless you win your claim.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Toys 'R Us or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
