It’s not fair being injured as a result of carelessness on the part of someone else and then be saddled with having to deal with the results. It’s not just the pain and suffering you experience; it’s the emotional toll it can have on you and your family, as well as the unexpected cost of medical treatment and potential loss of earnings if you cannot return to work quickly.
Accidents can happen anywhere, even in a store or supermarket. If you think that your injuries could have been avoided if the place you were in had had a better management plan or more responsible staff, you should discuss this with a personal injury attorney. You could be advised to claim fair compensation against whoever was to blame for your injuries.
American Signature has a point of difference between itself and similar home goods stores. It owns the manufacturing base as well as the retail sales outlets, therefore cutting out the middleman. The original company was established by a clothing entrepreneur called E.L. Schottenstein who moved into furniture and furnishings after the boom in demand for household goods in the baby boomer era. There are around 125 stores operating under one of the brands owned by American Signature, mostly in the Eastern states.
Potential Dangers in a Furniture Store
All large stores have potential dangers that might hurt their customers. These are rarely a problem unless the management has neglected to keep an eye out for them when they emerge. Here are some examples.
- Build up of rainwater, snow or ice at entrance causing a slip hazard;
- Maintenance tools and materials left in the way of shoppers without any warning posted;
- Flooring that's uneven or in bad repair;
- Floor surface recently waxed and polished but too slippery;
- Handrails or shelves collapse on holding, causing a fall;
- Shopper drops food, drinks or trash, not removed by staff quickly enough.
When It’s Time to Make a Claim Against a Furniture Chain
When injured in a store or any privately owned property, you must decide whether to make a claim against the store. This is only an option if it can be proved by you that the accident causing the injuries was preventable. In other words, did the store’s manager or any of the employees who worked there know about the hazard that caused the accident and did they attempt to d anything about it?
If not, you may have grounds for a claim for compensation. An example at a furniture store is when you trip over a piece of furniture that has been left haphazardly across your path. If the obstacle is not just unexpected but would not have been left there ordinarily then you may be able to justifiably make a claim.
How an Accident Attorney Can Give You Valuable Advice and Legal Help
Personal injury claims are never easy. The defendant (e.g. the store in this case) as well as its insurance company will make it hard to win payment. They may even claim that you were careless yourself and should have taken more notice of where you were going. It is advisable to use an experienced accident attorney who has dealt with these companies’ tactics before.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Value City or American Signature, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
