The company claims to sell the very best brands of work wear with a good reputation, designed to keep customers comfortable, safe and looking good. It is unlikely that there would be any accidents in a store unless employees in one of the stores fail to prevent a hazardous situation that could develop there. That’s when a personal injury claim may be advisable.
Types of Hazards in a Work Wear Store
A store could have a number of potential dangers that could cause a personal injury if employees at the store are not always on their toes. Here are some examples.
- Clothing and footwear in a work wear store tends to be densely packed on display racks and shelves. The gear is sturdily made and quite heavy. One danger is that some of the gear might topple on top of you if you are trying to inspect something. This is most likely to happen if the gear has not been packed well. Any injuries would then be the fault of the store’s workers.
- Large stores of this type need regular cleaning. The floor surface could be quite slippery for a time after being mopped. If you are not made aware of the danger of slippery floors you could slip and fall over and injure yourself.
- If it is dark outside and the lights are on in the store, you could be injured if the lights are faulty or not as bright as they should be. This would be grounds for a claim against the store.
- In heavy rainfall periods, rain puddles outside the store but still on their premises could be a slip hazard. These pools of water should be drained off or the area redesigned so that this problem doesn’t exist. Any injuries might prompt a personal injury claim against the store owner.
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
It can be quite intimidating trying to negotiate with a store about an accident, even if you think that you were not at fault and that your injuries are the result of someone’s negligence at the store. State liability laws compel you, as the plaintiff, to prove who was negligent and how this caused your injuries.
That can be quite a tall order, especially as you have to deal with the store’s insurance company as well. It’s best to leave the hard negotiating to an experienced personal injury attorney who will have dealt with these sorts of cases many times before.
*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Work’n Gear, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
