With roughly 300 locations in California, Walmart is a very popular store for consumers who are looking for reasonable prices and want to purchase all their weekly necessities, food, and household items in a single location. But that popularity and the affordable prices mean that these stores are often very busy and can be crowded with shoppers around the clock. While that is good for the bottom line of the Walmart Corp, it can be a concern for shoppers who find that the issues and safety hazards created in these bustling stores are not always addressed in a swift manner. It is not unusual for merchandise to get knocked to the floor, and the result is a liquid spill or spill of the damaged package’s contents, which might be coffee beans, rice, kitty litter or other materials that create a slippery and hazardous condition for Walmart patrons. Then add in the data from the experts that there are about 1,500 severe slip and fall incidents across the country each day and a total of more than 500,000 each year that require a trip to the hospital, and you might not feel as safe as you once did when shopping at Walmart.
If you or a loved one recently suffered a slip and fall at Walmart and are concerned about the cost of mounting medical bills, your hardships because you cannot work while you are recovering, or other challenges that are the result of your Walmart slip and fall injuries, please know that the dedicated office staff at Normandie Law Firm is here to help at any hour of the day or night. All you need to do is grab the phone and contact our team to begin learning about the legal system, how it protects victims of personal injuries caused by negligence, and what we can do to assist you in securing any compensation that is owed to you for the harm and losses you have endured.
In addition to the peace of mind, encouragement, and information our skilled office staff provides on your initial contact, they will help you schedule your free consultation with a Normandie Law Firm attorney who has vast expertise in handling Walmart slip and fall cases to provide more information about your options and the average value of a Walmart slip and fall case. During that meeting, you will relate the details of the slip and fall incident at Walmart and answer any other questions posed by your attorney so they have a clear vision of the incident. Once that is completed, they will explain the legal merit of your case and if you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. They will also provide more details about the valuation process of a personal injury case and what you might expect if you pursue the matter.
After this meeting, you will have all the information you need to begin making choices about how you wish to handle this matter and the path you will travel to resolve the expenses and losses created when you suffered a slip and fall injury at Walmart because of staff negligence. But please know that the choices are all up to you, and there is never any obligation for you to pursue legal action, nor are you required to hire Normandie Law Firm to litigate your case. Our only motivation for providing this valuable information to you for free is to ensure that all personal injury victims like yourself have the guidance and resources needed to make choices that will best meet your immediate and long-term needs related to the injuries you suffered. All we ask is that you reach out to our office team as rapidly as possible to ensure you understand the time limit for you to take legal action to secure any compensation that is owed to you and to ensure you are able to fully understand the valuation process of your case and how it can resolve your hardships and challenges.
What Is The Average Value Of A Walmart Slip And Fall Case?
As a personal injury victim, you should understand that the cases filed against Walmart for slip and fall injuries caused by staff negligence are most often related to cases with severe injuries and massive expenses. With this in mind, please also understand that the average of any group of numbers, like the average value of a specific type of personal injury case, will vary based on the most recently completed cases. But as a general estimate, the average value of a Walmart slip and fall case is about $450,000. Some cases have settled for $1M or more, but that is because of the significant harm endured by the victim and the cost of their medical care that could be needed for the rest of their lives. These case averages are also skewed at times when there are cases settled for an astronomical rate, such as one that was resolved for an amount of $7.5M because of the injuries sustained and the impact that harm would have on the victim for the rest of their life and the limitations it created.
As a victim of a slip and fall at Walmart, please know that the team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist you in not only providing general numbers and estimated but also to provide very case specific details when you contact our office team and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with a dedicated personal injury lawyer who focuses on cases involving slip and fall incidents.
The Most Common Severe Injuries Caused By A Walmart Slip And Fall Incident
When you think about a slip and fall incident, most people will envision something that is relatively minor and results in scrapes and bruises, but mostly embarrassment. However, that is not the case in all of these events. Sadly, many victims sustain severe injuries that can be considered life-altering or even life-threatening. Some of the most common and disturbing injuries that are caused by a slip and fall at Walmart include:
- Broken or shattered bones
- Compound fractures
- Dislocated joints and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
- Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
- Injuries to the delicate facial skin, eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerves in the region
- Partial or complete amputations
- Head injuries, which can range from a skull fracture or severe concussion to a brain bleed or other traumatic brain injury
These life-altering injuries and the extensive medical care they demand are why the average value of a Walmart slip and fall case is often in the range of half a million dollars to more than five million.
What Causes Many Walmart Slip And Fall Incidents
It is truly upsetting to many injury victims to discover that they have suffered extreme harm because an employee at Walmart failed to take common-sense action to eliminate a safety hazard. The issues that cause these very serious injuries are rarely anything you would consider rare or difficult to correct, and can include:
- Water or other liquids are spilt on the floor and not properly cleaned up
- Ice dropped on the floor and was not picked up, allowing it to melt into a hazardous puddle
- Food or other packaged merchandise that falls to the floor spilling
- Water leaking from pipes or hoses
- Clogged drains that cause water to back up onto the floors
- Damaged or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures that leak or spray water onto floors
- Missing or saturated floor mats in notably moist areas
These are only a few of the issues that can create a safety hazard that could result in life-threatening injuries and harm to a patron of Walmart.
When Is Walmart To Blame For Your Slip And Fall Injuries?
Premises liability law is a section of the legal system that is focused on the care and maintenance of private and public spaces to ensure the safety of guests. All property owners must comply with these laws to ensure that any patrons or guests to the property are well protected from hazards. The most critical aspect of premises liability to impact a slip and fall injury victim is duty of care. It defines the legal obligation of a property owner or their staff when a safety hazard is discovered on the property or is reported to the staff by a guest.
Duty of care states that the staff or owner must provide at least the same level of attention to correct or remove the safety hazard as would be provided by the average prudent person dealing with a similar issue or hazard. For example, if you see water spilled on the floor in your home, you would immediately mop it up to prevent anyone from suffering a slip and fall injury incident. That is what the average prudent person would do and what most people would consider common sense. This is also what is expected of the staff at Walmart if they see or are told of a safety issue, like a water spill. If the staff fail to take the appropriate action in a reasonable amount of time, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care.
In addition, if it is later found that the negligence of the staff at Walmart caused or contributed to the harm of a customer, the company can be held accountable for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim due to their injuries. If you feel that the slip and fall you suffered at Walmart was due to staff negligence or was partially caused by the Walmart staff failing to meet their legal obligations, please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the incident and how our legal professionals can assist you in securing any compensation that is owed to you.
More Details On The Potential Value Of Your Walmart Slip And Fall Lawsuit
As a personal injury victim, it is critical that you know how the compensation for your lawsuit will be calculated. Sadly, many people think that there are predetermined amounts awarded by the court, making it fast and easy to estimate the amount they could receive if they pursue legal action. However, that is not accurate. Instead, the actual losses and expenses the victim incurred are tabulated to provide them with the most compensation possible to eliminate their monetary hardships.
Working with your Normandie Law Firm legal team, you will compile all the documentation to conform to the allowable expenses you incurred related to the injury incident at Walmart, which typically includes but is not always limited to:
- The cost to repair or replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the incident
- All current and future estimated medical expenses related to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the harm sustained in the Walmart slip and fall incident
- The cost of all legal services related to preparing, filing, and litigating your Walmart slip and fall injury lawsuit
- Your lost income if the harm you sustained prevents you from working at your regular job until you are fully healed and cleared by your medical care providers to return to the duties of that position
In cases that involve severe harm and a lengthy recovery time, it is possible for the injury victim to seek added compensation based on their pain and suffering. Because this is an amount that is not verifiable, like a medical bill or lost wages, the team at Normandie Law Firm will assist you in selecting a fair and reasonable amount for this aspect of the compensation.
How Long Do I Have To File My Walmart Slip And Fall Lawsuit?
As a personal injury victim, you have two years from the date of the incident to file your case with the court. If the case is not filed within the allotted time, you lose the right to pursue legal action against Walmart for this particular incident. In addition, there are very limited exceptions that would provide you with added time to take legal action once the original time limit has expired. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the time remaining for you to take action.
No Upfront Legal Fees
When you hire Normandie Law Firm, you never need to worry about upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, our firm will handle any case with legal merit and never get paid until the matter is resolved and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. Please reach out to our dedicated staff today to learn more about this process and our zero-fee guarantee. Our promise is that if your Normandie Law Firm Walmart slip and fall lawyer fails to win your claim and get you that much-needed compensation, you owe the firm nothing.
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