Maison Law helps people who are injured in slip-and-fall accidents at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores throughout California. If you’ve recently fallen in one of their stores, you probably have a lot of questions–especially about how much your claim might be worth. The answer depends on several different factors, but our team is here to help you figure it out. Contact us today for a free consultation and get the answers you need.
How Much Can I Get For a Slip-and-Fall Accident at a Lowe’s?
When you walk into a Lowe’s, you don’t expect to get hurt—and under California law, the store has a legal duty to keep the entire property safe. Still, accidents happen. What makes a slip-and-fall a potential legal action is when it’s due to someone else’s negligence. At that point, you can file an injury claim and recover damages. However, the actual value of what you can get usually depends on things like:
- How bad your injuries are – Serious injuries usually lead to higher payouts. For example, if you break a bone, suffer a head injury, or need long-term treatment, your claim will likely be worth more. Save all medical records and receipts—they’re important evidence.
- Emotional and mental impacts – Falls can also affect your mental health. If you experience stress, anxiety, or fear of going into stores again, you might be able to claim emotional distress. Notes from therapy or counseling can help support this.
- Impact on your daily life – If your injury makes it hard to do everyday activities like driving, exercising, or even walking, you could receive damages for reduced quality of life. Statements from doctors or loved ones can back this up.
- Missed paychecks – If you missed work or can’t do your job because of your injury, you can claim lost wages. Pay stubs, employer notes, and medical documentation can show how much you’ve lost.
- Who was at fault – If Lowe’s failed to clean up a spill, fix a broken floor, or warn about a hazard, they could be fully responsible. But if you were partly at fault—maybe distracted or not following store rules–California’s “comparative negligence” law could reduce your compensation.
In California, you have two years from the date of your fall to file a claim. The sooner you start, the easier it is to collect evidence and build a strong case. At the same time, though, the only way you can actually get damages is by filing a claim in the first place. Our team can help you through this process and can even help you calculate how much you might be able to get.
How Do You Get a Settlement After a Slip-and-Fall at Lowe’s?
If you slip and fall at a Lowe’s in California, you have the legal right to file an injury claim and get financial support–known as damages–from whoever was responsible. The natural starting point, then, is figuring out exactly who was responsible.
Slip-and-fall cases like yours are based on negligence, meaning someone failed to take proper care, and that carelessness caused your injury. In most cases, Lowe’s is responsible because they either:
- Didn’t keep the store safe – This includes issues like wet floors, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces.
- Failed to fix or warn about dangers – If employees knew about a hazard and didn’t clean it up or warn customers in time, Lowe’s can be held responsible.
This legal responsibility is called liability. Once liability is established, you can recover damages by either:
- Filing an insurance claim or;
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit.
An insurance claim is handled outside of court and is usually quicker. However, Lowe’s insurance company controls the process and often offers less than your claim is worth.
A lawsuit is more formal and takes longer, but it gives you a better shot at a fair and full settlement because it’s decided by a judge or jury. In most slip-and-fall cases at Lowe’s, your settlement is going to be made up of things like:
- Medical expenses covering costs for your doctor visits, treatment, and future medical care
- Lost income for money you’ve lost from missing work or being unable to work
- Property damage covering repair or replacement of your property damaged in the fall
- Pain and suffering covering the physical pain and ongoing discomfort you go through
- Emotional distress covering costs associated with any anxiety, stress, or mental health impacts
- Reduced quality of life covering costs relating to you not being able to enjoy your daily routine or hobbies
In California, you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Miss this deadline, and you lose the chance to recover any damages. Even with that hurdle cleared, though, you still need a strong case. The more solid evidence you have–medical records, photos, witness statements–the better your chances of getting a fair settlement. If you need help building your claim, our team is ready to support you from start to finish.
Contact Maison Law After a Slip-and-Fall Accident at a California Lowe’s
Slip-and-fall accidents at Lowe’s can lead to serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and other losses. There’s no simple “average” payout for these cases because every claim is different. But our team at Maison Law can help you get the most out of your claim by figuring out how much your case is worth and guiding you through the process.
No matter how it happened, Lowe’s is responsible for keeping its stores safe for you and other customers. Getting the right legal help can make all the difference in getting the settlement you need. Contact us today for a free consultation.
