Dollar Tree is one of a number of discount store chains. Goods sold in these stores are economically priced, but the stores employ very few employees. This means that it can take time for a hard working employee to discover whether any goods have fallen off the shelves.
This is a common occurrence in these stores where goods are packed on the shelves in large quantities. Anything that has liquid in it, like detergent or juice, can spill out of broken plastic containers and become a slip and fall hazard. In fact, slip and fall injuries are some of the most common in these sorts of stores.
If you have slipped over on a wet floor at a Dollar Tree or any other store, you may be considering claiming compensation from the store. Messy, sticky or slippery floors are a hazard which should be cleared up as soon as they are spotted. A failure to do so could be considered as negligence from a personal injury point of view.
How a Slip and Fall Accident Could Occur
There are two main ways that slip and fall accidents from a wet floor take place in a store like a dollar store. There is always an outside chance that a water pipe could be leaking or even burst after a late winter thaw. Apart from the unusual, there are more prosaic reasons for slippery floors.
The most common are floors that have been cleaned recently. Cleaners are supposed to post warning signs, the familiar yellow plastic ones that are commonly used, but if they forget to do so, there is an obvious slip danger.
The other common cause of sticky, messy, slippery surfaces is when products fall off the shelf and burst open. Dollar Tree, like many other dollar stores, usually sells common household items, many of which are in liquid or semi liquid form. Employees are in short supply and may not respond quickly enough to a spillage.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim Against a Dollar Store
It is important to follow the correct procedure when filing a personal injury claim. A poorly presented claim may be challenged or rejected even if you think you have good grounds for filing it. Make sure you have some convincing evidence that negligence on behalf of the store caused your accident and injury.
You will need a doctor’s report to confirm the nature of your injury and what treatment has been recommended. All proof of medical costs and other costs related to the injury should be submitted with the claim. A successful claim should cover all of your medical costs, lost earnings and compensation for psychological stress and physical pain experienced.
It’s Advisable to Use a Personal Injury Lawyer
It can be hard negotiating with insurers working on behalf of a major corporation like Dollar Tree, or any other major corporation. They may try and challenge your claim or at best offer you way below what your injury deserves.
It is advisable to use a personal injury lawyer to provide initial advice and negotiate a satisfactory settlement on your behalf. Complete the Free Case Evaluation at the top of this page today!
*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 Dollar Tree, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
