Reputable slip-and-fall lawyers only take a percentage of a settlement (as pay) if they win the case for the client. If the case is lost, the attorney would receive nothing. For a successful injury claim against Walmart, the lawyer representing the victim would usually get 33% of the settlement Walmart insurers were forced to pay.
How Can a Walmart Slip-And-Fall Lawyer Work Without Pay?
Under a “contingency fee” agreement, lawyers receive no upfront money to handle an injured victim’s case. They only receive an attorney’s fee later if they win support for the client. If the case fails, the client loses nothing. If the case is won, the lawyer is paid out of the settlement money or a court judgment the victim was awarded.
Most personal injury lawyers, including slip-and-fall injury lawyers, work under a contingency agreement.
The lawyer agrees to front the investigative costs and charge the victim no money until the case has been decided. The lawyer goes to work investigating the slip-and-fall accident that caused the victim to get hurt. Evidence is collected to build a strong case against Walmart, and then the injury claim is filed with Walmart’s insurance provider.
If the case is a success, the lawyer would receive around 33% of any settlement awarded. Clients agree to share a part of the settlement with the lawyer to offset the lawyer takes. If the case isn’t successful, the lawyer receives nothing for the work they put in and the legal and investigative costs. Cases can fail for many reasons, for some reasons that are out of the lawyer’s control.
The idea is that a lawyer can often secure a much larger injury settlement for victims than they could earn for themselves. Lawyers strive to earn enough to cover their fees and leave the victim with much more for recovery.
Who Is At Fault If I Fall and Get Hurt at a California Walmart?
In a slip-and-fall, Walmart is responsible for any hazard that could have been removed or repaired beforehand with a little care and caution. Walmart managers and employees must monitor for slipping hazards like puddles and candy on the floor and clear them away before someone gets hurt. They must also avoid creating tripping hazards that might send someone into a trip-and-fall, like leaving stocking boxes on aisle floors or ignoring crumbling pavement in parking lots.
These and other trip-and-fall hazards could leave Walmart fully liable, but that doesn’t mean they’ll provide support to victims automatically. Walmart will have insurance adjusters working to blame the accident on the customer. They may call in corporate lawyers to downplay how serious the injuries are in order to get away with offering less support.
It’s why victims might need the legal protection a lawyer provides. Plus, a lawyer going up against a major corporation can make sure injured victims have what they need now to pay medical bills and the support they could need in the years ahead to deal with a long-term injury.
Contact a California Slip-And-Fall Accident Lawyer
Speak with a skilled California Walmart slip-and-fall accident lawyer after any fall caused by the negligence of the store owners or employees that leaves you with a serious injury. It’s important to know about every benefit available to you and your family because lawyers working for Walmart won’t be informing you about all of your options.
Contact Maison Law for a free, no-obligation consultation. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your injury is worth and what you should demand from unhelpful insurance companies.
