Indiana Pharmacy Slip & Fall Lawyer
Representing People Injured at Walgreens, CVS & Retail Pharmacies
Pharmacies are not ordinary retail spaces. People enter them while sick, medicated, recovering from surgery, or struggling with balance and mobility. Floors need to be safe, entrances still need to be maintained, and hazards still need to be addressed promptly. When they are not, the consequences are often severe.
Shaw Law represents people injured in slip and fall accidents at pharmacies throughout Fort Wayne and across Indiana, including Walgreens, CVS, and other national chains. When a pharmacy fails to protect the people who rely on it, we step in to pursue accountability under Indiana law.
You deserve answers and a path forward. We offer free initial consultations and are available to talk through what happened and what options may be available.
How We Support Those Harmed by Negligence in a Pharmacy
When you hire Shaw Law after a fall at a pharmacy, we move quickly and take control. Large chains often shift responsibility or act like your injury is just an unfortunate incident. Our job is to turn what happened into a well-supported claim that demands a real response.
We help pharmacy slip and fall clients by:
Standing Against Well-Funded Opponents
Large pharmacy chains have deep pockets and teams of lawyers whose job is to defend against claims. We build cases expecting resistance and pursue justice even when responsibility is aggressively contested.
Controlling the Flow of Information
We handle all communication with the pharmacy, its insurers, and any claims administrators, so our clients are not boxed into statements or decisions that protect the store more than them.
Securing Evidence Before It Disappears
Surveillance footage, inspection records, and staffing information can be lost quickly. We move fast to preserve what is needed to show how long a hazard existed and why it was not addressed.
Presenting the Full Impact of the Injury
We document medical care, recovery time, and the ways the injury disrupted daily life so the claim reflects real harm.
Advancing the Case Through Negotiation or Trial
We pursue resolution through negotiation and, when necessary, advance the case through assertive litigation to seek accountability under Indiana law.
You Don’t Pay Attorney Fees Unless We Win
Shaw Law represents pharmacy slip and fall clients on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. There are no upfront legal costs to get started, which allows you to focus on your health and recovery rather than worrying about legal bills.
We also offer free initial consultations. During that conversation, we can explain how the process works, discuss medical treatment options, and help address concerns about hospital bills or insurance liens. Part of our role is helping clients get the care they need while managing lien issues that often arise after a serious fall, so medical costs do not overshadow the resolution of the case.
Get Legal Counsel When You Need It Most
After a pharmacy slip and fall, getting help should not require extra effort. We make it easy for clients to reach us, stay informed, and get answers without unnecessary barriers.
We provide accessible support through:
- 24/7 Availability. We are available around the clock to take calls and respond to questions, including nights and weekends, when concerns often come up.
- Virtual Consultations. For clients who cannot travel due to injury, mobility limitations, or caregiving responsibilities, we offer virtual consultations so you can speak with an attorney from home.
- Multiple Ways to Reach Us. Clients can communicate with us by phone, text message, email, or direct message, whichever is most convenient.
- Real-Time Case Tracking Through Our App. Clients receive access to the EZ Case smartphone app we developed, allowing them to track case progress, view next steps, and stay informed without waiting for updates.
How Indiana Law Applies to Pharmacy Slip & Fall Cases
Under Indiana law, pharmacy customers are considered invitees. That means the pharmacy owes a duty to use reasonable care to keep the premises safe and to address dangerous conditions it knows about or should discover through routine inspection.
Pharmacies are not automatically responsible for every fall.
To pursue a claim, the evidence must show that:
- A dangerous condition existed
- The pharmacy knew or should have known about it
- The condition was not addressed within a reasonable time
- The hazard contributed to the injury
Indiana also follows a modified comparative fault system under Indiana Code § 34-51-2. Even if a person shares some responsibility, recovery may still be possible as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault.
Large pharmacy chains rely heavily on these legal standards to deny claims early. Our role is to build cases around facts, records, and timelines that show where the pharmacy failed to meet its responsibilities.
How Falls at Pharmacies Are Different from Other Retail Injuries
Pharmacy slip and fall cases carry unique risks that do not exist in most retail environments. Customers are often elderly, injured, or affected by medications that increase fall risk. At the same time, many pharmacies operate with minimal staffing, leaving fewer employees available to monitor floors, entrances, and restrooms.
In Fort Wayne and throughout Indiana, we see recurring patterns in pharmacy fall cases:
- Water and slush tracked into the vestibules during the winter months
- Buckled or saturated floor mats near entrances
- Spills in aisles containing liquid products like detergents and cleaners
- Cluttered walkways caused by restocking or promotional displays
- Restrooms and waiting areas that go unchecked for long periods
When these hazards are ignored, a routine stop to pick up a prescription can turn into a life-altering injury.
Understaffing & How It Increases Risk in Retail Pharmacies
Across Indiana, many retail pharmacies are operating with fewer employees on the floor. It is common to see one pharmacist and one technician managing prescriptions, customer questions, and the sales floor at the same time. When stores are stretched this thin, routine safety checks are often delayed or skipped altogether.
In pharmacy slip and fall cases, understaffing helps explain why hazards remain. Fewer employees means fewer eyes on entrances, aisles, and waiting areas, especially during peak hours or bad weather. When a pharmacy chooses to operate with staffing levels that make reasonable monitoring difficult, that decision becomes part of the case we investigate and present, particularly when the evidence shows conditions that should have been addressed before someone was hurt.
Attorneys Focused on Removing Unfair Barriers for the Injured
When you hire Shaw Law, your case is handled directly by Attorney Jeff “JJ” Shaw and Attorney Sky Shaw. Early in his career, Attorney Shaw worked for insurance companies at one of Northern Indiana’s largest insurance defense firms. That experience gave him a firsthand look at how large corporations place obstacles in front of people who are already suffering from pain. Seeing how injured individuals were often worn down or dismissed shaped his decision to fight for people on the other side of those claims.
Attorney Shaw now brings more than 30 years of experience to representing people injured by unsafe conditions and negligence across Indiana. He has tried over 100 bench and jury trials, recovered more than $18 million for injured clients, and has been selected to the Indiana Super Lawyers list for personal injury litigation. Attorney Sky Shaw works alongside him with a trial-ready approach focused on clear, evidence-based storytelling and was selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Together, they work directly with clients, guiding cases forward with preparation, persistence, and transparency.
Pharmacy injuries often lead to serious medical costs. Let us step in and guide you forward. Contact us online or call (260) 777-7777 for a free consultation.
