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At Family Dollar stores in Georgia, you can find a wide selection of goods for under $10; however, if you are injured in a slip and fall accident it could end up costing you thousands of dollars and years of pain and suffering.
Contact John Foy & Associates immediately if you were involved in a slip and fall accident in a Family Dollar. Our experienced attorneys will review your case to find out if you are eligible for compensation.
The slip and fall lawyers at John Foy & Associates are ready to put their experience to work for you. We only represent people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Call (404) 982-4326 to learn more about how we can help you after a Family Dollar slip and fall injury.
Family Dollar Facts
Family Dollar is a discount retail chain with thousands of U.S. outlets. There are 387 Family Dollar stores throughout Georgia, with 30 locations operating in Atlanta.
Home goods, health and beauty items, toys, seasonal décor, and groceries are all available in a relatively small 7,000 square feet of space. Stocking such a wide variety of merchandise in a limited footprint can lead to a dangerously overcrowded store. Aisleways congested with people and merchandise could lead to a slip and fall situation.
Family Dollar Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but they are especially common in retail establishments like Family Dollar. Family Dollar slip and fall accidents may be caused by:
- Blocked aisleways or merchandise on the floor — Merchandise dumped or dropped into an aisleway can pose a tripping hazard if the merchandise is not picked up immediately.
- Building code violations — Building codes are meant to create a safe environment for customers and employees. When store maintenance or construction violates building codes (electrical, plumbing, construction, etc.), conditions may be dangerous and slip and fall accidents can occur.
- Damaged flooring or floor mats — Broken or damaged floors or floor mats that are not laid flat are tripping hazards and can cause serious injury.
- Falling boxes or merchandise — Extra boxes and merchandise are sometimes kept on high shelves until they are needed to restock lower shelves. If any of these items are not carefully arranged, they could fall from a high shelf causing serious injury.
- Lack of safety signs — Safety signs are intended to bring attention to dangerous workplace conditions. If Family Dollar employees are aware of a dangerous condition and fail to place a safety sign alerting you to use caution, Family Dollar could be held liable if injuries occur.
- Liquid spills — Spilled drinks not immediately cleaned up can make the floor dangerous to walk on.
- Malfunctioning coolers — Family Dollar stocks refrigerated and frozen food items in large coolers along the aisles. If a cooler or freezer malfunctions or breaks down water can spill out and create slippery conditions for customers and employees.
- Poor lighting — Dim or burned out light bulbs should be promptly replaced otherwise obstacles or wet floors may be difficult to see.
Premises Liability in Georgia
If you were injured by a slip and fall accident in a Family Dollar store, your case will fall under the concept of premises liability. To have a valid premises liability case in Georgia, you and your slip and fall attorneys will need to prove the following two conditions:
- The property owner knew or should have known about the hazard that caused you to fall
- You did not know about the hazard
Property owners have a “duty of care” to make sure their store is safe for customers. If you were injured because Family Dollar did not exercise the proper duty of care, you could file a claim seeking compensation because of their negligence.
Preserve Your Rights to File a Claim
Following a slip and fall accident in a Family Dollar store, take the following steps to preserve your rights to file a claim:
- Document with photos — If possible, take photos of the area where you fell. Having the scene documented immediately after your fall can be crucial in proving fault.
- Talk to witnesses — Find out if anyone nearby saw you fall. Ask for their names and contact information so they can testify on your behalf.
- Ask for the store manager — Talk to the Family Dollar manager on duty and report the incident to him or her.
- Seek medical attention — See a doctor after the incident and follow any treatment plan prescribed to you. Keep any bills or receipts to document proof of treatment.
- Hire a slip and fall attorney — Proving liability is not easy. Having the experienced attorneys of John Foy & Associates on your side will improve your chances of a successful claim.
Talk to a Family Dollar Slip and Fall Attorney
Call John Foy & Associates slip and fall attorneys as soon as possible after your accident for a free no-obligation consultation. Our dedicated team is here to help you 24/7 and will answer the phone no matter when you call. Call us at (404) 982-4326 and put the Strong Arm to work for you today.
