Modesto Walmart Slip And Fall Accident Lawyer

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Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers Modesto represents slip and fall accident victims throughout Modesto, including those that are hurt in incidents at one of the city’s Walmart stores. Every Walmart has a responsibility to keep you and other customers safe, but that doesn’t always happen. When you get hurt, we can help. Contact us today to set up a free consultation to talk about your options.

Should You Hire a Lawyer?

A slip and fall isn’t different from any other type of accident in Modesto, at least in a legal context. After getting hurt at a Walmart, you have the right to file an injury claim. But whether you need a lawyer depends on your situation. If the accident and your injuries are minor, you probably don’t need to worry about getting a lawyer.

However, even a slip and fall at a Walmart can be complex. The more hurt you are or the more complicated the scenario is, the more we can help you. Generally, we approach these cases by:

Explaining your options and rights
Investigating the accident and figuring out who’s responsible
Gathering evidence
Negotiating with Walmart and its insurance company

Overall, we want to make the process easier for you. Being injured is difficult enough on its own, but trying to also handle the legal process can quickly become too much. Better yet, we work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there’s no upfront cost to work with us.

Why Do Slip and Fall Accidents Happen at Walmart?

Unfortunately, there’s a number of things that can lead to a slip and fall accident in Walmart. Some of these are out of everyone’s control and just happen. But what makes a slip and fall accident a potential legal action is when Walmart or someone at the store:

Fails in their duty of care to keep you and others safe, causing the accident and your injuries.

In legal terms, this is known as “negligence” and is the determining factor in liability–or the legal responsibility to cover your injuries and other damages. As it relates specifically to a slip and fall at Walmart, they can happen because of:

Poor lighting in areas of the store
Not cleaning up spills or wet floors
Not fixing broken pavement or tiles
Not clearing aisles
Failing to maintain shopping carts or areas of the store
Failing to provide enough staff to provide supervision

There’s other factors in play, as well. For instance, if you’re somewhere you’re not supposed to be (like an employee’s only area), Walmart’s responsibility is lower. But if you slip on a wet floor they knew about but didn’t fix, they’re likely responsible.

Many parties could be responsible in a Walmart slip-and-fall, including:

Walmart employees
Other shoppers
Contractors
Product makers
Security companies

Damages

The reason liability is so important is because it sets the parameters of who has to pay for your injuries and other losses, which are known as “damages.” Generally, your injury claim will involve filing either an insurance claim or lawsuit, but both allow you to recover these damages. In a successful claim, this could help you get financial support for your:

Costs for medical care
Income or earnings lost
Physical pain and mental anguish
Damage to belongings
Emotional issues stemming from your injuries
Loss of joy in life or companionship

Your damages are going to be unique to your case, but it’s up to you to both show the extent of them and put together a strong claim. We can help you do this, but it’s important for you to do a few things also.

How Can You Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim?

Just because you don’t expect a slip and fall to happen at Walmart doesn’t mean it won’t happen. In fact, these accidents happen virtually every day. So, your job at that point is strengthening your potential claim. Here’s a few ways you can do that:

Get help right away – If you’re hurt, get help right away. Ask a Walmart employee for assistance, since they usually have first aid on hand or head to the emergency room or urgent care if it’s serious.

Report the accident – Tell a Walmart employee or manager about the accident as soon as possible. Make sure they write everything down and ask for a copy for yourself.

Gather information and evidence – If you can, take photos or videos of where it happened, including any hazards and your injuries. This will be important later on.
Speak with witnesses – If anyone saw what happened, get their names and contact info. Their account could be helpful.
Don’t fix or replace your things – Hang on to the clothes and shoes you were wearing, they might be needed as evidence. Don’t try to fix or replace anything that was broken, like your phone or eyeglasses.
Track your damages – Take photos as you heal and keep track of any pain. Save all medical records and bills.
Be cautious – Don’t talk to Walmart’s lawyers or insurance without talking to your own lawyer first. And avoid posting about it on social media.

Remember, always pay attention to signs and report any dangers to a store employee so they can fix them. Walmart is responsible for keeping the store safe, and if they fail, you might end up in a slip-and-fall situation with injuries to deal with.

What Are Some Common Injuries in a Walmart Slip and Fall Accident?

No matter how careful you are, a slip and fall at Walmart can happen. And while it matters to your potential claim how the accident happened, what you’ll probably first need to worry about are your injuries. Depending on the situation, you could be facing any or multiple of the following injuries:

Head injuries – Falling and hitting your head on a hard surface can cause brain injuries like concussions, affecting memory and thinking.
Spinal cord injuries – Falls can also result in spinal injuries, leading to paralysis or loss of feeling.
Fractures or broken bones – Falling often breaks bones, especially in your wrists, hands, arms, and hips as you try to break your fall
Muscle strains – Falls can also strain your muscles and ligaments, causing pain and swelling.
Cuts and bruises – Slipping can cause cuts, bruises, and scrapes, from small to serious.

Whenever there’s a slip and fall, remember to always take care of your health and safety first. Once that’s taken care of, you can start thinking about your legal options. We’ll be there to guide you through the entire process from start to finish.

Experienced Walmart Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers in Modesto

Huge stores like Walmart have effectively cornered the market on convenience for Modesto shoppers, but unfortunately, they don’t always do what they’re supposed to do to keep you and others safe. When you’re involved in a slip and fall accident at Walmart, our experienced team at Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers Modesto will be there to help. Contact us today to set up a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more.