Though marijuana was an illicit substance at one time, today’s attitude towards cannabis is much more lenient. With changes in the laws, as well as social attitudes, marijuana dispensaries became normal in many communities, including Los Angeles. MedMen is one of these businesses, with locations in DTLA, LAX, and West Hollywood.
At any of these locations, a customer has the right to expect that that the premises are reasonably safe. So, it comes as a shock to the system when you fall down and hurt yourself from an accident that could have been prevented. Sadly, many store owners and employees are lax in their duty to keep the place clean and free of hazards. As a result, slip and falls are very common at places like cannabis stores, and those who are injured have the right to seek compensation for the harm they suffered.
Our law firm has a dedicated team of slip and fall attorneys that are ready to fight for you and the justice you deserve. Contact us today and schedule a free case review if you or someone in your family was injured from a slip and fall at a MedMen store location.
Example of Slip and Fall Injuries
As personal injury attorneys, we have seen far too many cases of negligence by business owners and the people that work for them. That’s why so many people are needlessly injured from a fall accident when they are at a store. The potential for permanent disability and other severe complications is very high with slip and falls, which are associated with the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Broken nose
- Dislocated shoulder
- Soft tissue injuries
- Herniated disc and other back injuries
- Hip fracture
- Whiplash
- Loss of hearing
- Chronic pain
- Spinal cord injury
- Internal organ damage
- Detachment of the retina
- Paralysis caused by nerve damage
Can I Sue MedMen for my Injuries?
Yes, you can sue for injuries caused by the store’s failure to take reasonable measures that would have prevented you from being injured in a slip and fall. Examples of a store failing in their duty of care include:
- Failing to clean up spills and other slippery substances from the floor
- Not picking up merchandise, debris, and items left behind by other customers
- Lack of adequate lighting
- Floors that are uneven or missing carpet / floorboards
- Failure to use slip-resistant mats in high traffic areas of the store
- Broken or missing handrails
- Steps that are slippery from ice or snow
- Parking lot hazards, like algae buildup, overflowing trash, and oil stains
- Not placing Wet Floor signs around spills or areas that were recently mopped
For more information on your right to sue for accidents on store property, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
Compensation from a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
If you fell down and injured yourself at a MedMen store location, you will have various monetary losses that resulted from the accident. Based on the level of injury, you may also have long-term physical and emotional suffering that merits additional compensation. That’s why there are multiple damages that can be recovered on behalf of a slip and fall injury victim. These include:
- Medical expenses, including future / lifetime medical costs for severe injuries
- Value of lost wages and work benefits
- Lost earning potential if the accident has impaired your ability to perform your job duties
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Damage to your belongings
- Punitive damages
- Attorney’s fees
Our slip and fall lawyers are available 24/7 if you have questions on which of these damages you can receive from a lawsuit against MedMen.
Death from a Slip and Fall Accident
The World Health Organization estimates that around 684,000 people die every year from a fall-related accident. This can happen from a severe injury, like brain damage, or due to complications from one or more injuries. When a slip and fall is the result of negligence by a business owner, loved ones of the deceased can file a claim for wrongful death.
Compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit provides family members and spouses with payments to cover monetary losses that are associated with the victim’s passing. This includes a combination of economic and non-economic damages in the form of:
- Funeral costs
- Medical expenses related to the decedent’s care
- Value of expected income and lost benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Legal fees
Deadline for a Slip and Fall Accident Claim
With very few exceptions, your deadline to sue for a slip and fall incident is 2 years from when you suffered an injury. So, that generally gives you 2 years, starting from the accident date to file an accident claim with MedMen’s insurance company. If, on the other hand, you are filing a claim for wrongful death benefits, the time limit is 2 years from when the decedent passed away.
Please don’t delay in contacting our office and initiating a lawsuit as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will lose the right to any of the damages you are owed from the defendant, even if it’s abundantly clear that they are at fault for the accident.
Contact a Fall Accident Injury Attorney
Being injured in a slip and fall has serious consequences on your health and finances. With that in mind, pursuing a compensation claim is essential to the recovery process. However, we know how challenging it can be to gather evidence, complete the necessary paperwork, and negotiate a favorable settlement.
With the lawyers of Normandie by your side, you can count on receiving maximum payment from a Medmen cannabis store slip and fall lawsuit. You can depend on us to protect your finances during the legal process with the Zero Fee Guarantee. We work on contingency, so the only form of payment owed to us is a percentage of your settlement check. That means you pay $0 upfront, and you owe us absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.
A free consultation is just a phone call away, so contact our law firm if you would like to explore your rights and legal options.
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