Redding Walmart Slip-And-Fall Lawyer

Maison Law represents slip-and-fall victims in Redding. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident at Walmart, our Slip-and-Fall attorneys are here to help. Filing a lawsuit against a corporate giant like Walmart can be intimidating. In fact, it is common for Walmart to take slip-and-fall lawsuits all the way to court, which is why you need a law firm experienced in Walmart slip-and-fall cases.

To understand your legal options after suffering an injury at Walmart, contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Walmart Slip-And-Fall Accident Injury?

No one ever imagines going into Walmart and leaving with a life-changing injury. But with the millions of people going in and out of Walmart every day, it does happen. For example, say you’re doing some shopping at the Walmart Supercenter of Dana Drive in Redding, and you slip and fall over a puddle of partially melted ice cubes, and you shatter your tailbone on the tile floor. Now, you can barely stand back up on your feet. What do you do?

A typical response would be to file a claim with the company’s insurance and make a personal injury demand for compensation. However, Walmart is different than most companies because they do not purchase insurance from a third party. Instead, they’ve created their own insurance company to handle their liabilities called Claims Management, Inc. This allows Walmart to handle their claims more efficiently, but it also gives them the incentive to deny claims and avoid paying them.

For these reasons, it is advisable to reach out to a Slip-and-Fall Attorney at Maison Law. Our law firm stands up for the rights of injured victims in Redding, California. Walmart’s insurance is supposed to be there for slip-and-fall victims when they are injured. Maison Law will take legal action on your behalf to hold them to that responsibility to ensure you are fully compensated for the following damages:

• Special Damages: medical bills, ongoing treatment, costs that accumulate when you’re unable to work, like rent or mortgage payments
• General Damages: these are non-economic hardships like pain and suffering, anxiety, depression, mental trauma
• Wrongful Death Damages: these damages may be sought by a spouse or close relative for funeral arrangements, burial expenses, and medical treatment before a loved one’s death
• Punitive Damages: these damages are rare, but if Walmart, or a Walmart employee, engaged in intentionally reckless behavior, then you could sue for punitive damages

What Do You Do If You Get Injured at Walmart?

Let’s say you’re shopping at a Walmart in Redding and you trip over a loose wire left in the middle of an aisle and hit your head. What should you do? First and foremost, seek medical attention. Nothing is more important than your health. Seeking medical attention will also benefit your slip-and-fall claim if you decide to take legal action. In most cases, failing to get treatment can hurt your case because it could make the argument that you weren’t injured enough to require medical treatment. After you’ve been medically treat, here is a list of things you should do after a Walmart slip-and-fall injury:

• Report the injury to Walmart. Injuries at Walmart are not uncommon and they require a prompt investigation. Meaning, they will take your written statement, photograph your injuries, and review the video surveillance evidence.
• Take your own photos and get all the witness’s information (if there are any). Walmart will typically remove a hazardous condition very quickly, so it is important for you to capture the dangerous environment while it is still there. This will strengthen your case and make it difficult for Walmart to deny your claim.
• Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Some injuries take time to manifest and won’t show up until days or weeks later. Anything you’ve sustained from your slip-and-fall accident at Walmart will become a part of your case, and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.

Here are things you should NOT do once you’ve been injured inside a Walmart:

• Do not write or sign any statements. You are not required to sign anything. Being involved in an accident can put you into an altered state and you may not be thinking straight. So, it is advised to decline signing anything until you’ve spoken with an attorney.
• Do not provide Walmart or its claims adjusters with a recorded statement. Walmart’s claims adjusters are experts at tricking victims into taking the blame for their injuries or dissolving Walmart of any responsibility for the hazardous environment they created.
• Do not accept any early settlement offers. Take the time to decide if you would like to pursue a claim or not. Walmart wants to settle quick and for the lowest amount possible. But you should not rush to settle, especially if you’re unsure of how significant your injuries are.

What Happens If I File a Lawsuit Against Walmart?

If you file a lawsuit against Walmart, you will be considered the plaintiff and Walmart will considered the defendant. The lawsuit will be accusing Walmart of a premise liability. Premises liability is a violation of providing a safe environment for guests entering a premises. This is covered under California’s Civil Code 1714(a):

“Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary car, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”

Once you’ve made Walmart aware you are suing them, you will have to prove:

• Created a dangerous condition to exist on its property, or allowed one to manifest
• Knew about a dangerous condition but did nothing to fix or remove it
• Reasonably should have known the hazardous condition existed and did nothing about it

Next, you will have to show that:

• Your injuries were due to the dangerous condition
• You suffered harm that can be verified by a doctor or hospital

If you are successful in bringing forth this lawsuit, you will be able to recover compensation for the damages you’ve suffered. At Maison Law, we can help you build a strong case to protect your right to compensation and from liability if Walmart attempts to place blame on you for the accident.

How to Strengthen Your Slip-and-Fall Case

If you suffer an injury from a 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, we recommended the following to strengthen your case:

• Report the injury to management or police (if applicable). Slip-and-fall accidents require a prompt investigation, especially at corporate stores like Walmart, Target, or Whole Foods. 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 in public or private locations 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 Premises Liability Attorneys can help you understand your legal options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.

The Next Steps Maison Law Will Take With Your Walmart Slip-and-Fall Case

At Maison Law, when we take on a client who has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, we provide them with the following services to ensure they receive a successful outcome:

• 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 tactics 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.

FAQs

Q: What’s the deadline for filing a claim against Walmart in California?

A: 2 years from the date of the accident.

Q: Is it hard to file a lawsuit against Walmart?

A: Walmart tries to make it hard by aggressively pursuing a settlement, but you always have the right to speak to an attorney first.

Q: What if I can’t afford a lawyer after being injured in a Walmart?

A: Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. Meaning, they don’t get pain until they win your case. So, you will not need any money to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Contact a Walmart Slip-And-Fall Lawyer in Redding

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness of a person or a hazardous condition with a Walmart in Redding, the attorneys at Maison Law can help. We offer a free, no-risk case consultation to all slip-and-fall victims and their families. No upfront money is needed and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Contact Maison Law today to get your free case evaluation and see what options are available to you.