Georgia
Walgreens Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Walgreens was the first major drugstore chain to put their prescription medications in child-resistant bottles, years before they were required to do so by law.

However, in spite of their commitment to prescription medication safety, Walgreens may fail to keep you safe in their stores. Tripping hazards or wet floors can cause you to slip and fall, leading to painful injuries and expensive medical bills. Slip and fall accidents can be caused by negligence, improper employee training, or malfunctioning equipment.

If you were involved in a Georgia Walgreens slip and fall accident, John Foy & Associates can help. Call us to find out if you are eligible for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Schedule your free consultation with one of our slip and fall attorneys by calling (404) 400-4000.

Potential Hazards at Walgreens

In business since 1901, Walgreens is currently the second-largest pharmacy chain in the United States. There are 9,277 Walgreens outlets throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Georgia alone boasts 280 Walgreens retail locations.

If any of their 240,000 employees fail to address potential hazards as soon as they occur, you could be in danger of a slip and fall injury.

Potential hazards that may be encountered in a Walgreens store can include:

• Plumbing problems – Restroom plumbing problems can create puddles of standing water.
• Damaged product packaging – Damaged bottles of lotion, shampoo, or other health and beauty aids can leak into the aisles.
• Defective chairs – Chairs available for customers waiting for prescription medications or flu shots may break or slip and cause injury.
• Poor lighting – Dim or burned out lights can prevent you from seeing obstacles.

Georgia Premises Liability

Georgia business owners are required to provide safe conditions for customers shopping in their stores. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident because of employee negligence in a Walgreens store, Walgreens may be held liable under the legal concept of premises liability.

To win a premises liability claim in Georgia, you must prove Walgreens did not fulfill their duty of care to keep you safe. This includes demonstrating the following:

• A hazard was present on Walgreens property, including the store interior, the exterior sidewalk, and the parking lot.
• Walgreens employees or managers knew about this hazard but did not rectify the situation.
• You were not aware of the hazardous condition. For example, employees did not place safety signs alerting you of the danger.
• The hazard was responsible for your fall and your injuries.

What to Do After Your Walgreens Slip and Fall Accident

The following are a few things you should do after a Walgreens slip and fall accident:

• Get medical treatment first. Cover any open wounds and call 911 if you need emergency medical attention.
• Get examined by your doctor and discuss your treatment options.
• Ask for copies of your medical bills and other important paperwork to document your injuries.
• Take photos of the scene to record the circumstances of your fall.
• Write down the contact information of other shoppers who may have witnessed your fall.
• Talk to a Walgreens manager to file an incident report. Request a copy of this report for your records.
• Never admit fault.
• Consult with a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible. Georgia law requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years after your slip and fall accident.

Call John Foy & Associates Today

If you choose to hire a John Foy & Associates slip and fall attorney, we will get to work on your case right away. To prepare for your litigation our attorneys will:

• Investigate the details of your slip and fall accident – We will interview Walgreens employees, review available security footage, and contact potential witnesses to corroborate the sequence of events.
• Gather crucial documentation – We will gather evidence to prove you suffered injuries from your slip and fall accident, including verification from your employer of your time off work, medical bills, and doctors’ records.
• Negotiate with Walgreens – Large corporations like Walgreens and the lawyers they employ could try to get you to sign papers that limit your rights. Let us negotiate with them on your behalf and put the Strong Arm of John Foy & Associates to work for you.

Contact us today. We are committed to serving Georgia residents like you who were injured in a Walgreens due to negligence. Staff members are available day and night to take your call. Call (404) 400-4000.