Slipped on Dog Urine at a Pet Store – Can I Sue?

Pet stores range from small mom and pop businesses to superstores that are the size of supermarkets. Regardless of the size, these are one of the few retail locations where pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome. Of course, the downside of animals on a commercial property is the mess they can leave behind, primarily urine and feces.

Dog urine, in particular, is a common source of injury at pet stores. Sometimes, a dog gets nervous or overly excited, which causes them to lose control of their bladder. But dogs also have territorial instincts that compel them to cover up the scent of other dogs. The easiest way for them to do this is by peeing in order to mask the other dog’s scent. This is why dogs often flock to the same area in a pet store and engage in the sniffing, pawing, and circling routine that all dog owners are familiar with.

While this is interesting information, it’s not really helpful to anyone that’s been injured from slipping on dog urine at a pet store. If you are one of these individuals, you are far more interested in your legal rights, including the right to a lawsuit for monetary compensation. If you are looking for advice and guidance from a dog urine slip and fall at pet store attorney, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm. We look forward to educating you on your rights and legal options during a free case evaluation.

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Is the Pet Store Responsible for my Injuries?

Yes, you may have the right to sue the pet store if dog urine on the floor caused you to slip and fall down. But how is this possible when, technically, the owner of the dog is responsible for their pet’s actions?

It’s true that owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs, and many of them have baggies to pick up dog poop. But urine is a different matter, which is why most pet stores have spray bottle and paper towel stations that make this job a whole lot easier. Of course, not all owners are going to do the right thing and take care of a mess that was caused by their dog. If this is the case, it’s up to store owners and employees to take care of the urine, as they have a duty to prevent injuries to other customers.

So, what happens when someone is injured due to the store’s failure to remove dog urine from the floor? According to the law of premises liability, they can be sued by the injured victim for monetary compensation. This is based on the fact that store owners (and property owners in general) have a duty to resolve conditions on the premises that can result in an accident. Wet floors from dog urine, water, spilled products, etc., can certainly cause someone to slip and fall, so it’s up to the store to remove these hazards as soon as possible.

In essence, if you or your loved one had a slip and fall at a pet store, you likely have grounds to file an accident claim against the store owner, which may be an individual or a corporate entity (PetSmart, for example). As for what types of compensation you can receive from a fall injury claim, that’s a topic we will explore in the next section.

Compensation from a Slip and Fall Claim

Your right to monetary compensation is based on the details of your accident and the losses you are left with as a result of your injuries. That’s why it’s essential to learn about the monetary losses you can receive from a pet store dog urine slip and fall claim. Categories of payments you may be entitled to include:

• Expenses related to your medical needs
• Wages lost during the recovery period
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Damage to your property
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages

These are monetary damages that apply to cases of personal injury, but what happens when the victim passes away from slipping on dog urine at a pet store? Sadly, slip and fall accidents are commonly associated with fatalities, especially among the elderly (65 years and older).

As a family member, spouse, or domestic partner of a deceased slip and fall victim, you may be eligible for a wrongful death compensation claim against the store. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, you can recover funeral expenses, cost of medical care, pain and suffering, and other damages that are associated with losing a loved one. For more information on your rights and legal options, contact us to schedule a free case review.

Potential Value of a Dog Urine Slip and Fall Accident Case

Slip and fall settlement values are based on many factors that are specific to each victim. The degree of injury is the most important factor, as it has a direct impact on the victim’s financial losses. However, a variety of other issues must be examined in order to derive an approximate case value. Most of the clients represented by our attorneys end up with around $15,000 to $3,000,000 and above, depending on their level of harm and suffering. A slip and fall lawyer at our office is available to assist you if you would like to learn how much you can recover from an accident claim.

Statute of Limitations for a Lawsuit against the Pet Store

It’s important to take action on a lawsuit as soon as possible if you’ve been injured from falling down at a pet store. The law imposes a strict deadline of two years on slip and fall injury claims. That means you have two years from the day you are injured to bring a legal action against a pet store. If you are past the statute of limitations, you will lose the right to seek monetary damages, unless you meet exceptional circumstances that will allow for an extension. To make sure that you can succeed in a slip and fall on dog urine injury case, contact our law firm immediately.

How Long it Takes to Settle a Fall Accident Injury Case

The length of time to settle a slip and fall lawsuit varies significantly from one case to another. It may take as little as 30 days to reach a settlement in some cases, but this is the exception rather than the rule. We would say that 6 to 10 months is a more realistic timeline to settle a store injury accident claim. If we need third party intervention to resolve your case, i.e., court-ordered mediation or a trial, the legal process to settle your case can take over two years.

Call us for a Free Second Opinion

Our lawyers are here for you, regardless of where you are in the lawsuit process. If you have an active slip and fall claim against a pet store, please consider meeting with us for a free second opinion. This is a great opportunity to verify that you are getting the best possible advice from your attorney. Alternatively, you may have serious concerns about your case and want to learn what your options are if you are unhappy with your current lawyer. We are happy to discuss anything that’s on your mind, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like a free second opinion from an experienced slip and fall attorney.

Contact a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Injury Attorney

We are ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve if negligence by a pet store caused you to be injured from a slip and fall. Our legal team has decades of experience in premises liability cases, including dog urine slip and fall claims against pet stores.

The cost of hiring a lawyer won’t be a problem when you sign up with us, as we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee. This is a contingency fee policy, where all legal fees are deferred until the end of your case. Furthermore, we only receive payment if we successfully recover your payment. If we don’t bring you the damages you are entitled to, you will not be billed for any of our expenses.

There’s no need to suffer with the consequences of someone else’s negligence when you have the lawyers of Normandie by your side. To speak with a California slip and fall lawsuit attorney, contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation.

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