Fantastic Sams is a hair salon franchise that was founded in 1974 by Sam Ross. The company has hundreds of locations in the United States and focuses on providing haircuts, hair coloring, and other salon services at affordable prices. Many people find that Fantastic Sams is a great option when they need a full range of hair care services for the entire family.
There’s no denying that a new haircut or trim can lift your mood, but a skilled stylist isn’t the only thing that matters to someone when they walk into a Fantastic Sams hair salon. If staff members are negligent in their duty of care, conditions may exist in and around the store that can cause someone to fall down. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with cleaning and safety standards, like sweeping and mopping the floor and making repairs when there is a water leak on the premises.
If you were harmed from a slip and fall due to a dangerous condition at Fantastic Sams, monetary compensation may be available to you, which we can help you obtain through a slip and fall accident claim or lawsuit. For a free case evaluation with a Fantastic Sams slip and fall accident lawyer, contact our office at your earliest convenience.
Why do People Slip and Fall so Often at Hair Salons?
There’s no way to avoid things falling on the floor at a hair salon, especially hair and products that are used for haircuts, coloring jobs, and other tasks. People can also track things in as they come into the store, which can mix in with all the hair, water, shampoo, conditioner, dyes, and other substances. It’s no wonder that the floors are so dirty at these places, and it’s up to owners and staff at the salon to clean the property throughout the day.
The truth is, cleaning and safety measures are often neglected by hair salons, especially when they are short-staffed or busy with many customers. Even workers that are specially assigned to these duties end up disorganized and distracted, and the result is that hazards are left on the premises for hours, maybe days at a time. With all these factors in mind, it should come as no surprise that slip and fall incidents are the leading cause of injuries at hair salons, barber shops, and spas.
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Common Causes of Hair Salon Slip and Fall Injuries
We previously mentioned the items that can end up on the floor at a hair salon, which is a leading source of slip and fall and trip and fall accidents at these places. But there are many other hazards on the premises that can cause people to slip on the floor. Injuries can occur outside the store as well, in areas like the parking lot and sidewalks. For example, take a look at just some of the conditions that are associated with slip and falls at a Fantastic Sams location:
- Leaking pipes / sinks at hair washing stations
- Water and drinks spilled on the floor
- Masks and rubber gloves on the floor
- Bathroom conditions – broken toilets and sinks, dirty floors, etc.
- Leaking fridge, freezer, and other appliances
- Cords and wires that are not properly secured
- Worn tiles, carpeting, and rugs
- Broken or poorly designed handrails on steps / stairs
- Snow, puddles, and ice in outdoor areas
Free Second Opinion
All accident injury claims involve some level of anxiety and frustration, but it’s your lawyer’s job to be there for you when you have worries or questions about your case. They should also instill confidence in you regarding their experience in the issues that are relevant to your lawsuit. If this is not the relationship you have with your lawyer, it may be time to discuss your legal options with an experienced slip and fall injury attorney. Our lawyers are here to provide you with a second opinion on your accident claim against Fantastic Sams. This is a completely free consultation for injury victims with pending cases, and there is no obligation to switch lawyers by taking advantage of this offer. Simply give us a call to arrange for a second opinion from one of our attorneys.
Average Cases Value of a Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit
Having a sense of what your case is worth is critical when you are demanding compensation from someone that has injured you. However, it can be very challenging to determine a fair amount of compensation to ask for, which is where we can be of help. We examine many different elements that are specific to your accident and the injuries you’ve incurred. Based on the circumstances, here are the damages you may be eligible to receive:
- Medical expenses for treatments, medications, surgery, etc.
- Lost income while you are recovering from the accident
- Lost earning potential / future lost wages if you have a permanent disability
- Non-economic damages, like emotional distress and pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Lawyer’s fees
- Punitive damages
The total sum of these damages (or whichever ones you are entitled to) can range from $15,000 to $3,000,000 and above, which we are basing on verdicts and settlements typically recovered at our law firm. However, there are many things we will need to discuss with you before we can provide you with a specific case value.
How Long will it Take to Settle my Slip and Fall Case?
There are many stages in the legal process for a slip and fall injury claim, and there’s set amount of time to resolve each of these steps. As a result, we can’t say for sure how long it will take to settle your case. Timelines can range from 30 days to over two years, based on the defendant’s willingness to negotiate with us. Most of these claims are settled privately between us and the store’s insurance company, though it may take 6 months or longer to reach a settlement that’s agreeable to both sides.
If private negotiations are not fruitful, a lawsuit will need to be filed, which can add one or more years to the process of settling a slip and fall lawsuit against Fantastic Sams.
Statute of Limitations for a Store Accident Injury Claim
For a slip and fall, trip and fall, or other cases of premises liability, your deadline to file a lawsuit is 2 years. That means you are given two years from the accident date to bring a legal case against the hair salon where you were injured. Keep in mind that there are very few exceptions to this rule, and that you will most likely lose the right to sue if you do not initiate a lawsuit by the 2-year deadline. Please don’t delay in giving us and finding out about the legal process for a slip and fall lawsuit if you fell at a hair salon.
Learn About Your Rights and Legal Options
Finding out about the legal actions that are available to you is essential when you are left with monetary losses due to an accident that was caused by someone else. The slip and fall attorneys of Normandie are standing by to assist you, so contact us 24/7 to schedule a free consultation.
Legal services are free to all accident victims under the Zero Fee Guarantee. This is our promise to you that you will never pay out of pocket for representation from our legal team. The only way we get paid is by securing your payment from a successful lawsuit against Fantastic Sams. That means if we don’t win your case, we make $0 under our policy of “No Recovery, No Payment – Guaranteed.”
If you’re ready to discuss your slip and fall incident at a Fantastic Sams location with one of our attorneys, contact us today for a free, confidential case review.
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