Maison Law represents victims injured in Home Depot fall accidents. With almost 2,000 stores in the U.S., Home Depot is a great place to go for starting home improvement projects or purchasing high-quality tools. However, even retail giants like Home Depot can make careless mistakes, resulting in potential dangers and severe injuries to customers.
At Maison Law, we specialize in Home Depot personal injury cases and can help you get the compensation you need after an unfortunate accident. Contact Maison Law today for a free, confidential consultation and case evaluation.
What is Your Case Worth?
When a lawsuit is filed by an attorney on behalf of the plaintiff in a personal injury case, a settlement may be offered at any time. In fact, nearly 95% of civil cases are resolved through settlement deals rather than with a jury verdict in a trial. So, a settlement is the likely outcome.
Home Depot’s insurance will most likely give you a “low-ball” settlement offer. That’s why knowing what your case is worth can prevent you from accepting an offer that is far lower than the damage done to your life due to a fall injury at Home Depot. A Slip-and-Fall Lawyer can determine what your case is worth, as well as manage settlement negotiations.
An attorney begins negotiations by sending a demand letter to the insurance company, requesting compensation for your:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Pharmaceuticals, wheelchairs, crutches, or whatever else is needed to help you live with your injury
- Lost wages
- Future lost job earnings, promotions, overtime, and bonuses
- Pain and suffering
- Stress and anxiety
- Loss of consortium (to be filed by your spouse or immediate family member due to loss of love or companionship)
Example of Home Depot Settlements and Verdicts
Each of these cases reflects how no personal injury claim is the same. The value of every case will ultimately be decided by the details of the accident. Examples of cases against Home Depot include:
- $4,527,799 Verdict: Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Home Depot for the rivets on a stepladder failing while they were using the ladder. The plaintiff fell from the ladder and suffered serious injuries. The case went to trial and the jury found Home Depot to be 70% liable for causing the accident.
- $101,000 Settlement: A cabinet display at Home Depot fell on top of a girl when she opened one of the cabinets, resulting in serious cuts and permanent scarring. The case was settled with Home Depot’s insurance with $100,000 going to the girl once she turned 18 years old and $1,000 to her father for emotional stress.
- $624,472.45 Verdict: A woman was shopping at Home Depot when a palm tree on the sales floor fell and hit her across her left shoulder and upper back. She filed a premises liability lawsuit, stating Home Depot failed to maintain the safety of their property. The plaintiff asked Home Depot for $1.1 million, but the jury awarded her $624,472.45 by the end of trial.
How Maison Law Will Help You Win a Fair Settlement
At Maison Law, our firm is experienced with taking on large corporations and using every avenue of the law to protect our client’s rights to compensation. We will help you win a fair settlement for your personal injury through:
- Accurate damage calculation: we calculate damages based on expert testimony, medical evaluations, and economic analyses to cover every aspect of your current and long-term, medical needs.
- Clear reports and expert witness testimony: our firm compiles detailed reports that outline the extent of your injuries and the impact they will have on the rest of your life. We organize expert witness testimony to reinforce the credibility of your claim and the incident.
- Minimizing liability: if you file a claim or lawsuit against an at-fault party, they will most likely attempt to put some or all of the blame onto you. Our firm will analyze your case and work to minimize or eliminate liability in your personal injury accident.
- Negotiating with insurers: our experienced team of lawyers are expert negotiators and understand the tacts insurance companies will take to attempt to minimize your damages and compensation. We ensure our clients receive a fair settlement that fully covers their current and future needs.
- Court Representation: our trial lawyers will represent you in court and build a strong case, highlighting the depth of your injuries and the necessity for recovering damages.
How to Strengthen Your Home Depot Slip-and-Fall Claim
If you suffer an injury from a Home Depot slip-and-fall accident, seek medical attention immediately. Nothing is more important than your health. Also, failing to seek medical attention after you’ve been injured can be harmful to your claim if you decide to file a lawsuit. After you get medical care, it is recommended to:
- Report the injury to management. Slip-and-fall accidents require a prompt investigation, especially at Home Depot. Reporting the injury will also help your case if you decide to file a premises liability claim against the property owner.
- Take your own photos of the scene and get witness statements. Hazardous conditions at Home Depot can be removed or remedied very quickly to prevent more accidents, so it is important for you to capture the dangerous environment while it is still there.
- Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Any injuries you’ve sustained from your accident will become a part of your case and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.
- Contact Maison Law to protect your rights to compensation. Most accident victims find themselves overwhelmed by the incident and fail to realize the enormous impact a serious injury can have on their lives. Our experienced attorneys can help you understand your legal options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
Contact a Home Depot Slip-and-Fall Accident Lawyer in California
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a Home Depot, the Personal Injury Attorneys at Maison Law can help. We understand Home Depot is a massive corporation with teams of lawyers, but that does not excuse them from liability.
At Maison Law, we will not hesitate to aggressively pursue the maximum amount of damages, no matter how big the opponent is. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation. There is no upfront charge for our services and we don’t make a dime unless your case is won.
