If you slip and fall in Walmart, the store may be responsible for covering your damages. It depends on your rights under premises liability law.
Monge & Associates has stood up to big companies like Walmart and we understand how to build a solid case to maximize your chances of getting justice. To find out how we can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a Walmart slip and fall lawyer.
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Injured in A Walmart Slip and Fall?
Why Choose Monge & Associates
Walmart has a team of attorneys fighting for them. You need a Richmond personal injury lawyer who has experience and who isn’t afraid to take on the corporate goliath. Monge & Associates is the firm to turn to. Our team has:
- Been practicing personal injury law since 1993: We are experienced Richmond Walmart slip and fall lawyers with a deep local knowledge of the laws that apply.
- Recovered over $1 billion dollars: Our proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts shows your case is in good hands.
- Resources to investigate. We can thoroughly investigate Richmond accident scenes to help show how Walmart fell short in maintaining safe premises.
- A dedicated team: We are committed to pursuing compensation for injury victims and will not give up fighting until justice is done.
We have had successes in claims against large corporations and we will stand up to Walmart’s lawyers and insurers to help ensure you are fully and fairly compensated for all damage done.
Common Causes of Walmart Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen for many different reasons. Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents in Walmart include:
- Spilled liquids and products in aisles
- Freshly mopped floors without adequate warning signs
- Entrance area hazards during inclement weather
- Damaged flooring and unexpected elevation changes
- Obstacles in walkways and merchandise displays
- Poor lighting in certain store areas
- Parking lot hazards, including potholes and ice
Walmart can be held responsible for these causes of slips and falls if it failed in its obligations to keep the premises safe. The store should regularly inspect the premises and should correct or warn you about any hazardous conditions that put you at risk of injury.
Proving Liability in Walmart Slip and Fall Cases
Walmart is not always responsible for every fall. In order to prove liability, you will need to demonstrate:
- Walmart’s duty of care to customers: Because you are on Walmart’s premises for business purposes, you are an invitee owed the highest duty of care.
- Walmart knew, or should have been aware of the hazard: You must demonstrate that if Walmart had acted with reasonable care, the store would have been aware of the hazard that led to the fall and either corrected it or warned you about it.
- You suffered harm because of Walmart’s failure: You must show your injuries were the direct cause of Walmart’s negligence, and the store should compensate you because of it.
Virginia is a contributory negligence state, which means that you cannot recover if you share the blame for your accident. You need to make sure you have solid evidence that your fall injury was solely caused by Walmart’s failures.
Since evidence can be lost and witnesses can forget what occurred, you should launch an immediate investigation into the fall so you can preserve the evidence needed to prove your claim. Monge & Associates will help you gather critical evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements.
Walmart will have its own investigators aiming to deny liability, so you should work with Monge & Associates as soon as possible after the incident so you stand the best chance of getting the information you need to prove your claim.
We can bring in our own accident reconstruction specialist and experts to testify on your behalf so Walmart’s version of events doesn’t go uncontested.
Injuries and Compensation in Walmart Slip and Fall Cases
A slip and fall in Walmart can cause many different kinds of injuries. Some of the most common injuries suffered in fall cases include:
- Fractures
- Head trauma
- Back injuries
- Soft tissue damage
The more severe your injuries, the more compensation you should be entitled to receive. Some of the different kinds of damages that you should be able to recover compensation for include:
- Medical expenses, including current and future expenses for all treatments related to your accident injuries. This can include hospitalizations, surgeries, rehabilitation, doctor’s visits, testing, and more.
- Lost income and earning capacity, including future lost earnings if you have suffered injuries that affect your ability to work over the long-term.
- Pain and suffering compensation, including compensation for the physical discomfort you endure as a result of your injuries.
- Losses due to permanent impairment, including for reduced quality of life if your injuries have a long-term impact on your ability to do the things you enjoy as well as lost companionship if you are affected in a way that intersects with your relationships with your loved ones.
Monge & Associates will work with you to provide clear evidence of your losses to help you maximize your compensation. This can include obtaining your medical records, helping you to keep a pain diary, and working with experts who can testify about how your injuries affect your ongoing ability to earn a living.
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Contact a Richmond Walmart Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
You have limited time to take action against Walmart, as there is a two-year statute of limitations for Virginia injury claims. Evidence can also be lost, and Walmart will begin its defense efforts as soon as you are injured on its premises.
You should reach out to Monge & Associates ASAP to find out how a Richmond Walmart slip and fall lawyer can help you. Our firm will fight for you to get the money you deserve to rebuild your future, and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win.
Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can represent you.