What to Do if You’re Injured in a Store

Any store or business that is open to the public has a responsibility to make sure that their premise is safe. When
the weather turns bad, the business has to make sure that their premises is safe, and that any slick or dangerous
surfaces are either taken care of, or the area is cordoned off so that potential clients can’t injure themselves.
It’s their responsibility, it’s something that they have to do.

So what do you do when you’re injured in a slip and fall accident, or when a dangerous condition at a store leads to
your injury? Can you sue? What rights do you have? Was the business acting negligently? Do they have a
responsibility to make sure that their premises is safe at all times? In this FAQ we’re going to explore the options
you can take following any accident involving a store or business. If you need immediate help with your claim, call
our Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Louis immediately.

<2>What to Do if You’re Injured in a Store

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Regardless of the issue, or how the accident happened, a store owner has a non-delegable duty to make sure that their
premises is safe. This means that even if they contract out to a cleaning company, or a snow removal company, etc,
they are still responsible for any accidents that happen on their premises. So how do you go about pursuing these
claims? What can you do to protect your claim?

First, you’ll need make sure that your injuries get medical attention. If you weren’t injured in your accident, then
you won’t be able to recover any type of financial compensation. Once your injuries have been seen to, you will need
to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to make sure that your claim is taken seriously.

You may be thinking, but how can a lawyer help me?

Lawyers know the proper methods to get video evidence from there store (if there is video footage), they know how to
talk to the employees and get them to admit that there was a problem, and they also know how to file the claim and
how to pursue the claim in a court of law. Without a lawyer, these undertakings can be difficult.

Once the facts of the claim have been discovered, typically, a mediation will take place. A mediation is an attempt
to settle the claim before court. Armed with the facts of your accident, a lawyer can walk you through the mediation
process and make sure that you get the financial recovery that you deserve, and also make sure that all of your
medical costs are also covered.

Speak with Our Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Louis Today

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Your health, and your recovery are the most important factors in any claim. Don’t let an insurance company tell you
that you don’t need certain types of medical care, or let a business bully you out of what you are owed. You can
fully recover from your accident, and our team can help. If you have any questions about pursuing these types of
claims, or if you want to know more about our firm, feel free to call our lawyers at 314-542-2222 or
618-297-4777.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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