If you slipped and fell in a TJ Maxx, or any other store, in Florida, you can file a claim to recover damages. Slip and fall accidents throughout Florida stores have several common causes, like liquids leaking from bottles leaving dangerous slippery puddles, a cleaner not posting a hazard warning for a wet floor after cleaning has taken place, and products which have fallen off shelves and have not been removed.
What Are Florida’s Slip and Fall Laws?
Slip and fall laws in Florida are based on the state’s pure comparative negligence rule which is when it is determined that the victim of a slip and fall accident may be required to share fault for a slip and fall accident. This is because some of the evidence shows the victim is partially to blame. In this case the victim’s settlement is reduced by the % he or she is found to be at fault.
For example, when a customer is in a TJ Maxx store, or any other store, and he or she slips and falls on a pool of spilt mayonnaise while texting on a phone the court may consider that the TJ Maxx is not fully at fault for the accident occurring as the customer should have been paying more attention. The court will determine the % the customer is at fault and reduce the compensation by that amount.
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim Against a Retail Store in Florida?
In Florida, as in most other states, there is a statute of limitations in force for filing a personal injury claim and this is currently 4 years from the date of the slip and fall accident.
What Do I Need To Prove in My Claim Against a Retail Store in FL?
There are certain features that the slip and fall victim will need to prove in a slip and fall claim in Florida against TJ Maxx, or any other retail store in Florida. These are the following:
- evidence that proves the TJ Maxx store, or any other store, knew about the dangerous condition in their store but did nothing about it. This could include earlier complaints from customers about the dangerous hazard, eye witness reports and photos of the hazard and where the slip and fall took place;
- evidence from customers that it was the store’s negligent behavior which caused the accident which could include the long time it took to notice and clear-up the slip and fall hazard;
- evidence that the slip and fall in the store caused the injuries which could be proved by including eye witness observations of the injuries matched with the medical treatment received;
- evidence showing the cost of treating your injuries such as receipts for the payment of the medical treatment;
- proof showing that you have missed wages due to taking time off work to recover from your injuries which can come from your employer.
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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 TJ Maxx, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
