Slip and Fall at Walgreens
Walgreens is an American company that is the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States. Walgreens specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information and photo services. Headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois, Walgreens has 8,175 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens employees have a duty to make certain that their customers are kept safe while they are shopping in their stores. If you suffered an injury while you were shopping in Walgreens, call MyPhillyLawyer at (215) 789-9346.
What Kind of Injuries Have Walgreens Customers Suffered?
While majority of slip and fall accidents at Walgreens do not result in serious or life-threatening injuries, sometimes severe injuries can occur. For example, customers may suffer injuries to their arm, shoulder, back, or neck as a result of a serious fall, which could occur due to the negligence of store employees. Walgreens workers may be negligent in failing to warn of a dangerous condition, failing to properly train employees, or neglecting to help prevent and remedy a dangerous condition.
If you suffered a serious injury while shopping in Walgreens because of the negligence of its employees, you may be able to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the pharmacy chain. You could recover damages for your injuries.
Some typical injuries that people suffer in slip and fall accidents include:
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Head injury
If you have suffered these or similar slip and fall injuries at Walgreens, you may be able to secure compensation. This compensation is comparable to that of other personal injury cases, and could include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Potential future medical bills
What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident at Walgreens
1. Obtain medical treatment immediately.
2. Do not sign any forms from Walgreens or anyone representing them, including their lawyers and insurance company representatives until you have talked with an attorney.
3. Do not file a claim against them on your own. Call MyPhillyLawyer, and have an experienced lawyer represent you.