Walmart Slip and Fall

If you live in the United States, you probably live near a Walmart. Walmart has almost 5,000 stores across the United States, almost 17 of which are located in Miami-Dade County. As one of America’s largest retail stores, they carry everything ranging from groceries to everyday necessities. People get hurt at Walmart all the time. They slip on spilled dog food or wet floors or trip on items left in the aisle. In some cases, Walmart shoppers have even been injured in parking lots on the way into the store. All of these claims involve Walmart’s own negligence, and Walmart can be held liable.

In Florida, property owners have a legal duty to provide a safe environment for anyone who enters their property. This area of law is known as premises liability, and it applies to owners of businesses, homes, apartments, and other types of buildings. If you or someone you love was injured in a Walmart store, contact the experienced slip and fall lawyers at Suarez & Montero.

In Miami-Dade, Walmart currently has 17 locations. Miami-Dade residents do business at the following Walmart locations:

• 11800 Hialeah Gardens Boulevard, Hialeah Gardens, Florida – Store #5615
• 33501 South Dixie Highway, Florida City, Florida – Store #2727
• 6991 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida – Store #4140
• 8400 Coral Way, Miami, Florida – Store #5854
• 21151 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida – Store #5912
• 8651 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, Florida –Store #2091
• 19501 SW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida – Store #3311
• 17650 NW 2d Avenue, Miami, Gardens, Florida – Store #3397
• 3791 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida – Store #2907
• 15885 SW 88th Street, Miami, Florida (Kendall) – Store #1680
• 1425 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, Florida – Store #3235
• 9300 NW 77th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida – Store #2814
• 5851 NW 177th Street, Hialeah, Florida – Store #1590
• 400 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida – Store #5945
• 13600 SW 288 Street, Homestead, Florida – Store # 5671
• 1499 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida – Store # 3183
• 3200 NW 79 Street, Miami, Florida – Store #4303

Thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents at Walmart stores every year. Most of these accidents can have been avoided, but they are the result of the negligence of a property owner, a business, an individual, or employees. If you were injured in a slip and fall, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against Walmart. Some of the most common types of accidents that can occur at Walmart stores involve slip and falls or trip and falls.

Oftentimes, customers can slip on all sorts of things, including spilled water, milk, juice, or oil. Customers may also trip over objects that have been left on the ground, or on uneven pavement in the parking lot. Other types of premises liability lawsuits can emerge from broken equipment or poor maintenance: for example, a customer may cut herself on the broken edge of a sign or shopping cart; another may cut himself on a shard of broken glass when reaching onto a shelf.

Additionally, falling objects are another common cause of Walmart slip and fall accidents. Walmart injuries do not just happen on store property. Walmart has also been successfully sued for injuries caused by its delivery drivers off company premises.

Slips and falls can result in unpredictably serious and debilitating injuries. Here are some of the most common types of injuries we see in people who have been injured in a slip and fall:

• Neck and back injuries
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Soft tissue tears
• Shoulder Injuries
• Head and Brain Injuries
• Herniated Discs

To recover for injuries incurred in a slip-and-fall accident, the plaintiff must ordinarily show that the defendant responsible for the premises had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition. If, however, the evidence establishes a specific negligent mode of operation such that the premises owner could reasonably anticipate that dangerous conditions would arise as a result of its mode of operation, then whether the owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the specific transitory foreign substance is not an issue. The dispositive issue is whether the specific method of operation was negligent and whether the accident occurred as a result of that negligence. When you have a personal injury attorney working on your case, they will advise you on all of your legal options.

If the insurance company is not willing to come to an agreeable settlement offer, then your lawyer will be prepared to file a lawsuit to help you receive the compensation that you deserve. When you have a personal injury attorney working on your case, they will advise you on all of your legal options. If the insurance company is not willing to come to an agreeable settlement offer, then your lawyer will be prepared to file a lawsuit to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.

If you are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit against Walmart, you should aware that they are self-insured. Claims Management, Inc. (CMI) is the third-party administrator for Walmart’s Insurance Company. CMI handles all general Liability and workman’s compensation insurance claims filed against Walmart. This includes any complaint involving allegations of negligence on behalf of Walmart which caused bodily injury or property damage.

Unfortunately, CMI agents will do whatever it takes to protect the interests of Walmart, so it is highly advised to avoid giving recorded statements to CMI or communicating with the insurance company’s agents without assistance from a personal injury attorney. Typical slip and fall settlement amounts tend to include damages that are economic and non-economic. Economic damages are objective and quantifiable costs that can be proven with a relative degree of certainty. These include items like medical bills, repair costs to any personal property that may have been damaged, and lost wages from being unable to work due to injury. In contrast, non-economic damages typically refer to the pain and suffering that result from the injuries caused by your accident.

While there is no specific guideline or deadline as to when you have to hire a personal injury attorney, especially after a car accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can make a big difference in the success of your claim. An experienced lawyer will be able to level the playing field by negotiating settlements, navigating the pre-trial process, proving liability for your injuries, determining the value of your injuries, taking your case to trial, and fighting for the compensation you deserve. We represent clients that have been seriously injured in slip and fall incidents. Although Florida law can be challenging, experienced personal injury attorneys can put forth the required evidence to win your case and obtain fair and adequate justice.

If you, a loved one, or a friend is involved in a slip and fall accident and have any questions, let the injury attorneys at Suarez & Montero review the circumstances of your accident and discuss your legal options. Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation in pursuing your claim and stand ready to protect your rights.