Slip and fall injuries are very common, especially at discount stores where people are coming and going constantly. If you slip on a wet floor, or if something was spilled on the floor and not cleaned up, or if there is ice or snow in the doorway and you slip and fall you could be eligible to file a personal injury claim. Personal injury claims are designed to make sure that you get the money you need to cover any medical bills, lost wages, or other costs related to your injuries that were caused by the slip and fall. If you are seriously injured in a slip and fall you could rack up heavy medical bills that you shouldn’t have to pay.
Is Your Claim Valid?
In order to know if you have a valid personal injury claim there are many factors that need to be considered. The store must have caused the conditions that led to the fall in order for you to have a valid personal injury claim. If any of these factors were part of your slip and fall you may have a valid claim for personal injury:
- The floor was wet for some time.
- A spill wasn’t cleaned up quickly.
- The area was not roped off or marked as a safety hazard.
- The liquid was in a high-traffic area like near the register or near the door.
- Employees knew about the hazard but didn’t clean it up quickly.
- The liquid was clear or difficult to see.
You should write down as many details about your slip and fall at the time as you can so that you can capture the details of what happened while it’s fresh in your mind. If you have a smartphone it’s a very good idea to take photos or a short video clip of the area showing the liquid on the floor and the hazardous conditions that cause you to slip and fall in a dollar store.
Why You Need A Personal Injury Attorney
Proving a personal injury claim can be tough and working with an attorney that specializes in personal injury claims can be a big help. An experienced attorney that has deal with hundreds of personal injury claims can help you navigate the process of filing a claim, submitting medical bills and other documentation, and showing evidence that the store was at fault. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis which means they don’t get any money unless your claim is successful so you can trust that they will do their best to get your personal injury claim approved. Talk to an experienced personal injury attorney today to find out if you have a valid personal injury claim and to get help filing your claim.
*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 Family Dollar or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
