Dollar General Slip and Fall Injuries: Who Is Responsible for Unsafe Store Conditions?

Dollar stores like Dollar General have earned quite a reputation for discounted prices and for lower safety standards that often lead to dangerous slip and fall accidents. Often, the corporate entity, Dollar General Corporation, is held directly responsible for damages customers suffer when they slip and fall on the premises. If you have suffered an injury in such an accident, our experienced South Carolina slip and fall accident attorney at the Law Offices of Cezar McKnight is on your side.

Holding the At-Fault Party Responsible

Determining fault in slip and fall accidents at Dollar General usually begins with two basic sources.

The Dollar General Corporation

The Dollar General Corporation directly owns and operates all Dollar General Stores throughout South Carolina and across the nation. This means the corporation bears serious responsibility when it comes to maintaining safe premises that don’t pose an unreasonable risk of causing slip and fall accidents.

In the end, the minimal staffing and streamlined stocking protocols that Dollar General employs often set the stage for slip and fall accidents. And the corporation can be held legally accountable.

The corporation’s duty of care extends to all the following:

• They are responsible for implementing appropriate safety policies and for effectively training managers and other employees.
• They are responsible for covering all the store’s repairs and maintenance.
• They are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the store’s premises are safe for the customers who crowd their aisles. This responsibility cannot be delegated to another party.

The Manager of the Dollar General Store

The manager of the Dollar General store in question also shoulders an immense responsibility regarding the safety of their customers. This includes managing the store’s daily operations and effectively addressing spills and other known risk factors in a timely manner. If the manager knew about a slip-and-fall hazard, or reasonably should have, and failed to act, they can be held legally liable.

Slip-and-fall accident claims generally attach directly to the parent corporation. If you’ve suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident at a Dollar General, it’s time to consult with an experienced slip and fall accident lawyer.

Your Injuries

You can suffer virtually any kind of injury in a slip and fall accident, but the injuries that are most closely associated include the following:

• Spinal cord injuries, which can lead to chronic pain and serious deficits in range of motion
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which are unpredictable, often lead to dire long-term consequences and have a strong emotional component
• Broken bones, which can lead to serious health complications
• Serious cuts that can cause unsightly scarring and can be permanently disfiguring when on or near the face

Reach Out to Our Experienced South Carolina Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Today

Cezar McKnight is our knowledgeable trip and fall accident attorney at the Law Offices of Cezar McKnight, and he dedicates his impressive practice to helping clients prevail with favorable claim resolutions. We’re on your side, so please don’t delay contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 843-374-4529 today.