How to Handle a Family Dollar Accident

Family Dollar is part of the Dollar Tree chain of dollar stores that operate throughout the United States and Canada. With more than 13,000 stores operating with low staffing levels there’s bound to be an accident involving a customer at one point or another. These accidents can leave customers severely injured, which can keep them from being able to work on a regular basis or even at all.

When a store operates with a small staff it is unable to ensure that all of the customers will be protected from hazards. There won’t be enough staff to operate the cashier lines and clean up any spills that might occur. This can leave liquid or other hazards on the floor of the store for a customer to slip and fall on, possibly injuring themselves.

If you or a loved one is ever injured when shopping at a Family Dollar and you feel the store acted negligently, you need to speak to an attorney about how you can move forward with a lawsuit seeking compensation.

What Damages Can I Recover?

When you are injured in an accident that is the fault of someone else you have the right to file a lawsuit against said person for damages. There’s no reason you should be responsible for paying medical bills from your own pocket when the accident wasn’t your fault. Below, you will find the four categories of damages you can recover when you file a personal injury lawsuit against a Family Dollar store owner or management firm.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering is the most difficult type of damage to calculate. Why? Pain and suffering is an injury that cannot be seen. It is not like head trauma, a broken leg, or a torn muscle. Pain and suffering is an emotional injury. An experienced attorney can help calculate what your pain and suffering has cost you and will know the standards where you live as to how this damage can be awarded.

Loss of Wages, Both Future and Current

The loss of wages from being unable to work can also be claimed as damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Both your future and current lost wages can be added into a lawsuit. You will need to show the time already missed at work as well as the estimated time you will continue to miss based on the severity of your injury.

Medical Expenses

The medical expenses stemming from a slip and fall accident at a Family Dollar store can be overwhelming. The amount of money spent on treatment, a visit to the hospital, surgery, medical equipment and ambulatory transport can cost tens of thousands of dollars. All out-of-pocket expenses stemming from the accident that led to your injury should be covered by the negligent party.

Property Damage

If you had personal property on you at the time of the accident you can claim the value of this property if it was damaged. Personal property can include jewelry, your phone, your glasses and any other breakable item.

Fighting a Chain Store is Challenging

Filing a claim against a chain store like Family Dollar is challenging. There might be plenty of evidence from the accident that proves the store is negligent, but this might still not be enough to win a claim. Working with an experienced personal injury attorney can make the outcome of your case more easily attainable than if you represent yourself.

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What to Do After an Accident?

Report the Incident

Immediately Ask them to create an accident report in writing that documents your name, the date, time and location of the accident. Management should also document the accident using the details you provide. Make sure to ask for a copy of the report before you leave.

Seek Medical Attention

if you are injured. The insurance companies for the dollar stores will need medical documentation to show your injury.

Refrain from Speaking to Insurance Companies

as they will record your call and use it against you later in the process.

Save and Record all Expenses.

This includes keeping hospital bills, ambulatory bills, receipts for medical equipment and medication as well as lost wages. All of these can be included in your case.

Avoid Posting on Social Media

as you could hinder any chances you have at receiving compensation for your injuries.

Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced attorney can answer your questions, conduct an investigation, obtain evidence, speak to witnesses on your behalf, file a lawsuit and represent you in court.