Target is a big retail store with dozens of locations in each and every state. It offers numerous products for purchase and has various departments. Some of these departments have specific risks that can result in accidents and injuries. As such, it is important that you take care of yourself while you are shopping around Target for merchandise. However, if you hurt yourself, you may be able to sue Target for your injuries, especially if you were hurt because of the store’s negligence. Our team of attorneys at Normandie Law Firm has years of experience taking legal action against the company on behalf of our clients. We can help you sue Target for negligence in the event you suffered injuries and desire compensation for your expenses. Clients routinely call us to ask questions pertaining to their claims; some of these questions include:
- How can I sue Target after a slip and fall accident?
- How to file a lawsuit against Target for a slip and fall?
- Can I sue Target for a fall?
- How to file a lawsuit against target if I was injured in their store?
- How to file a claim against target if I got injured in their store?
Causes of Accidents at Target
Target can have a number of accidents occur. Commonly, an individual will have slipped and fell at Target. Employees of all levels generally have a duty to keep the store safe and clean, preventing such accidents from happening. Some are maintenance workers who must make sure that all the structures are working properly, while others simply stock shelves and go around the store ensuring that everything is in place. A hazard may be caused by a customer, and if so, it is possible that an employee was not notified of it or did not notice it before the accident occurred.
- You may fall for the following reasons:
- Wet floor without a caution sign
- Freshly waxed or cleaned floor
- Spill from toilets or sinks in the bathroom
- Leaky refrigerator or cooler in the grocery section
- Discarded merchandise and toys in the middle of the aisle
- Merchandise jutting out from shelves
- Carpets, pillows, blankets, sheets, and clothing on the floor
- Torn carpeting, causing you to get snagged
- Broken wheel on a shopping cart
- Crack in the sidewalk or pothole in the parking lot
In addition to slip and falls, you could also be struck by falling goods, hit by a shopping cart, get sick from eating spoiled or rotten groceries, suffer injuries from products, be assaulted in a store by an employee, and much more. No matter what kind of Target lawsuit you wish to file, an attorney with experience in Target injury cases is available to help.
Can I Sue Target for Injuries After an Accident at Target Stores?
Yes, you can sue Target for injuries after an accident. You must be able to show that Target was negligent and contributed to your injuries, however. If you hurt yourself in an accident that Target had no part of – for example, if you were running in the store and crashed into another person’s cart – you would likely be unable to take action against the company.
How Can I File a Claim for Injuries Against Target?
To file a claim against Target for injuries, you must do the following:
- Gather evidence in the form of photos and videos of your injuries, the scene of the accident, the aisle in the store, the aftermath of your damages, and more
- File a Target incident report with the business immediately after your injury
- Get medical assistance so that you will have proof of your injuries and treatments (do not delay this point, as it will be held against you the longer you wait to go see a doctor)
- Record eyewitness statements and reports, or security camera footage if possible
- Contact a Los Angeles lawyer that has experience in Target slip and fall claims to help you handle your case.
Premises Liability and Target
If you wish to sue Target if you got injured on their premises, you will be filing a premises liability lawsuit against the company. This section of law separates individuals on property into three different categories: invitees, licensees, and trespassers. As a paying customer in a retail establishment, you are considered an invitee, and as such, you are owed the highest duty of care from the property owner. There is an agreed-upon contract and a mutual benefit to your presence in the store (notably, an exchange of money for goods and services).
You must be able to show one of the following when undertaking a premises liability claim:
- The property owner must have caused the hazard
- The property owner must have known about the hazard and chose to do nothing to correct or fix it
- The property owner should have known there was a hazard, as any reasonable individual in his position would have, and should have remedied the situation at once
The majority of premises liability cases are filed under the third point, but fittingly, it is also one of the hardest to prove. If there were a spill in the aisle, it could take any amount of time before someone comes to clean it, especially if the staff is short. Further, the manager may not be examining security footage to see accidents; he may be out fixing something else in the store. A customer also could not have reported the spill, especially if he caused it. Regardless, if you were hurt, you should consult with a lawyer in Los Angeles to sue Target for a customer’s injuries.
Target Injury Settlement Amounts
Target injury settlements vary greatly from case to case. However, the safe assumption is that the more severely you were injured, the more likely it is that you will receive a higher settlement offer. Minor injuries that heal up quickly will lead to small settlements. Debilitating damages that require months of physical therapy and alter your lifestyle, on the other hand, are often worth more.
Your case’s worth will be determined by an insurance agent. He will look at your injuries and consider how impactful they were on your life and career. He will also consider your age and your long-term damages. He will make an offer, but it is in your best interests to have an attorney who can negotiate a better deal.
If you are curious over verdicts and settlements against Target for injuries to a customer, you can read further. We have provided some sample verdicts to show what could possibly be earned in such lawsuits. Note that these are merely examples of the possibilities and do not indicate what you will receive if your injuries are the same.
- $830,000 Verdict: A driver was transporting garbage bins to a Target when he tripped in the parking lot. There was construction happening and cement lay discarded in the area. He was unable to see the debris, not least of all because he was working with his eyes on his goods. The store did not request that the contractors keep the area clean, either.
- $380,000 Verdict: There was a puddle of spilled bleach in the middle of an aisle in a Target that caused a woman to slip and fall. She suffered various injuries to her spine and one of her discs. She required surgery to repair the disc. Although she was found partially at fault, she was still successful in her lawsuit.
- $230,000 Settlement: An older man slipped and fell on liquid soap that had leaked from the bottle. He suffered torn muscles in his knees. The cause of the spill was determined to be an employee who did not clean up the mess after causing it. He also did not place any warning or hazard signs nearby.
Your Potential Compensation
A slip and fall accident at Target can net you different types of compensation for your injuries. With the help of adequate attorneys, you could receive coverage for your medical expenses from both the past and the future, including payment for your hospital bills, surgery costs, physical therapy sessions, and more.
You may have also been out of work for some time or will need to be out of work in the future to undergo additional medical procedures and recovery time. This allows you to recover lost wages and missed income.
If any of your possessions were damaged in the incident, the repair or replacement costs can be reimbursed.
Further, you may have suffered various emotional and psychological traumas from the accident and injuries. Your pain and suffering damages could cover PTSD, fear, anxiety, mental scarring, and more.
You deserve the fairest restitution available from an accident at a Target store that caused you injuries. Our Target slip and fall lawyers at Normandie Law Firm can make sure that you are properly represented in your lawsuit.
How Long Will It Take to Settle?
If you decided to pursue an injury claim after your accident, it is normal for you to have questions regarding your potential settlement – including how long it could take to reach that settlement. You might have some of the following questions:
- How long does it take to settle an injury case against Target?
- How long does it take to settle a slip and fall case against Target?
- How long does it take to settle a trip and fall case against Target?
The total time that it will take to settle your injury case against Target will be based on a number of details. Perhaps the most important detail is how effectively the insurance company is handling the claim. Once you decide to file a claim, Target’s insurance company will investigate the situation and make a decision. Typically, investigations take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. If the claimant and his or her attorney agree with the initial decision made by the insurance company, the claim can settle almost immediately. However, insurance companies are likely to undervalue injury claims significantly – and no good lawyer will allow an insurance company to cheat their injured client out of the payout that they are owed. Because of this, there must be negotiations. Your lawyer and Target’s insurance will negotiate back and forth (sometimes for months) until a fair settlement is agreed upon. This can result in the case settling anywhere from six to nine months. If a settlement cannot be reached, your lawyer will take your claim to trial which, of course, adds more time to the process.
Our goal here at Normandie Law Firm is always to get you the best settlement possible as quickly as possible. We will always do everything possible to ensure that you get a fair settlement for the harm that you suffer. If you are interested in learning more about how long it will take to settle your claim against Target, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
Reviews from Real Clients
After my Target accident, the experts here at Normandie Law Firm were able to provide me with all the information that I needed to pursue my claim and win. Thanks so much!
Samantha C.
I was injured in a Target store, but I couldn’t really figure out what to do next, so I reached out to Normandie Law Firm. They got to work on my case immediately and provided me with all the information that I needed to successfully pursue my injury claim against Target.
Charles V.
Thanks to this amazing team here at Normandie, my Target injury claim was ultimately successful, and I was able to recover a fair amount of compensation for the harm that I suffered in the accident.
Jackie W.
The guys here at Normandie handled my Target accident claim effectively and were able to quickly get me the best payout available. Thank you so much for everything.
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Normandie Law Firm and You
Our team of lawyers at Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles is dedicated to helping victims of accidents, and if you have been harmed in an accident at a Target retail store, we are available to assist you and make sure that you receive the maximum compensation available under the law. We will do all we can and work around the clock to negotiate the best deal from the insurance agent, and if we need to, our aggressive lawyers will go to court to fight for your rights.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can call us anytime to schedule a free legal consultation about your case. We’ll gladly look it over and tell you what we believe it can be worth, and we’ll also answer any questions you have about the legal process.
If you choose to hire us, you’ll receive our zero fee guarantee. This states that you won’t spend any out of pocket money for legal expenses. Our lawyers will cover all costs of the case and will only be reimbursed if we are victorious – and the fees will come from the settlement won from Target. If we lose, you owe us nothing whatsoever.
Reach out to a Los Angeles attorney that handles slip and fall claims against Target to get started filing your lawsuit.
