Maison Law is committed to helping victims hurt at unsafe Barnes & Noble locations. We help victims hold bookstore owners fully accountable when their unsafe aisles, cafes, and bathrooms cause customers to get hurt. To find out what you should be demanding from Barnes & Noble after suffering an injury on its property, contact a skilled California lawyer and schedule a free consultation. It’s a no-risk way to determine what your injury is worth and how to hold a negligent company fully responsible.
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Injury at Barnes and Noble?
If you take a fall at a business and your injuries are very minor, you may not need the help of a lawyer. It’s when you suffer serious harm, like a fractured bone or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that you may need the protection of a California trip-and-fall lawyer.
When medical bills escalate, Barnes & Noble insurance adjusters and corporate lawyers will fight even harder to get out of having to provide you with support. They’ll attempt to prove you were clumsy and caused your own fall. They may offer you a “lowball” settlement to see if you accept less than you’ll need to recover. Your Maison Law attorney is a safeguard against this treatment. Your lawyer gathers the evidence to force a giant book chain to provide the maximum in compensation available.
Personal Injury Hazards at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble actually has a legal duty to keep you safe when they invite you and your family in to browse shelves or grab coffee. Premises liability laws call it a “duty of care” to protect you from hazards that bookstore employees create and from hazards created by other shoppers.
Managers and employees must monitor the store for dangers all day long. They must clean up or repair those obstacles before you have the chance to come along and get hurt. If they don’t, owners and operators can be held fully liable for the cost of every doctor visit you make and much more.
These are just a few of the hazards Barnes & Noble would be responsible for:
- Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Hazards – Un-mopped bathrooms. Books, toys, and games left on the ground to catch the feet of unsuspecting customers. Spilled coffee in the café and near the magazines. Torn carpet or broken flooring.
- Overhead Hazards – Large books falling down on customers. Lighting coming loose.
- Parking Lot Hazards – Barnes & Noble is also liable for keeping parking lots free of potholes that could cause trip-and-fall accidents. Tripping hazards also include landscaping hazards, broken sidewalk concrete, and rainwater pooling in entryways.
- Negligent Security – Barnes & Noble must have enough lighting in parking lots to deter criminal acts. They must warn customers if there’s an increased risk of robbery or assault in the area. The bookstore is responsible for providing security if the risk is high.
Victims can seek full compensation for their medical bills and their lost time at work over an injury. However, Barnes & Noble is a massive, nationwide chain that can afford corporate lawyers to attack your claim. They’ll look to cast doubt on how seriously you are hurt. Then they try to get you to sign off on a settlement check that won’t cover all of your recovery bills. Your California Premises Liability Lawyer would build a strong case that Barnes & Noble couldn’t reject.
Compensation Available for Barnes & Noble Accident Victims
In a successful case that earns an insurance settlement or judgment, you can receive compensation for every hardship you and your family have faced. Your Maison Law Attorney would be seeking compensation for some things you might not have known could earn your family additional financial support.
These factors all determine the size of your slip-and-fall settlement check:
- All Present and Future Medical Bills.
- Rehab Treatment and Medical Equipment.
- Travel to Appointments Locally and in Other Cities.
- Lost Income While Missing Work.
- Permanent Disability/Disfigurement Support.
- Pain and Emotional Trauma suffered.
- Loss of enjoyment of life for victims who may not be able to participate in their favorite hobbies or join in family activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do After a Slip-And-Fall?
Call 911 if you are hurt. If you are strong enough, grab photos of the obstacle that caused your injury. Alert a manager about what happened. Get witness contact information.
What if I can’t afford to pay a slip-and-fall lawyer?
You won’t need any money to hire a Maison Law lawyer for your case. We don’t accept any payment unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement check Barnes & Noble provides.
How long do I have to file an injury claim with Barnes & Noble?
Two Years. California allows you two years from the date of your injury to seek compensation. If you wait longer, your chance to earn support will likely be lost.
Contact a California Barnes & Noble Accident Lawyer
After a slip-and-fall accident at Barnes & Noble, be sure to discuss your case with a skilled California Premises Liability Accident Lawyer. You should be able to focus on your recovery without worrying over the hospital bills piling up and the paychecks you’re missing while out of work.
Allow Maison Law to go to work on your case to secure the most compensation possible for your recovery from a bookseller. We don’t back down from major companies and corporations when our clients need support to rebuild their lives. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to find out how we can help you pay for recovery and get back on your feet physically and financially.
