No one ever expects to suffer critical injuries while strolling through the aisles of Walmart. However, many injury victims find themselves dealing with severe limitations, financial losses, and emotional distress related to their accident. If Walmart’s negligence contributed to your injuries, you may be able to take legal action against them.
The initial steps you take after the accident could make it possible for you to hold Walmart accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Your Los Angeles slip-and-fall lawyer can help you navigate the claims process, maximize your award, and avoid mistakes along the way that could hinder your case.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall at Walmart
After a slip and fall at Walmart, it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your right to compensation for your suffering. Here are some of the most important steps to take:
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Contact Emergency Responders
The very first thing you should do is dial 911 to call emergency responders. Not only should the accident be reported to security at Walmart, but police should be called to the scene to file an accident report. You also want to get emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who can get you transported to your local emergency room.
If Walmart employees, supervisors, and general managers tell you that you do not need law enforcement or medical attention, be sure to document this and call for help anyway. These accident reports will be valuable pieces of evidence to prove the negligence and liability of the at-fault party.
Ask to File an Incident Report
Make sure you also file an incident report with Walmart. They may not offer to do so, as this creates evidence that could be used against them. However, this retail giant should have incident reports on file that you can obtain copies of as part of your case against them.
Make sure you include information about the surrounding conditions where your slip and fall occurred, the names and contact information of all involved parties and relevant staff, and any other pertinent details that could help establish blame for the accident.
Get Medical Treatment for Your Injuries
Do not hesitate to get medical help. Even if you believe your injuries are minor, make sure you go to the emergency room, your primary care doctor, or even urgent care for an evaluation and treatment for your injuries. If you do not get medical help, you can expect Walmart representatives to use this against you.
They may argue your injuries did not happen in the slip and fall accident but in some other way. They might even accuse you of exaggerating the extent of your injuries. If you get medical help right away, it shows that your injuries were severe enough to require medical attention and generates medical documentation of your injuries. This medical evidence will prove useful in establishing the extent to which your injuries have and are expected to impact your life.
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Contact a Walmart Slip-and-Fall Lawyer
While you are at Walmart or obtaining medical treatment, take the time to connect with an experienced Walmart slip-and-fall attorney. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to guide you and offer the support you need to determine what your next steps should be.
Instead of dealing with complex legal matters while you recuperate, you can have your attorney handle them and begin building a powerful case against the liable party from the start. Furthermore, the sooner you have your lawyer start working on your case, the more evidence we will be able to gather.
Walmart video surveillance footage of the accident may only be available for a limited amount of time before the footage is deleted or overwritten. If you can get your attorney working on your case as soon as possible, we can obtain copies of this footage, which may clearly show Walmart’s liability for your damages.
Consider Your Options
Next, it is time to consider your options. Walmart should have liability insurance coverage in place that is designed to protect the company in the event of a slip and fall in the store. However, filing a claim with the insurance company is not the only way to recover compensation. In fact, the settlement you received from Walmart’s insurance provider may be significantly less than the value of your damages.
For this reason, it is also important to discuss the potential for a civil lawsuit with your slip-and-fall lawyer. If Walmart does not have enough insurance coverage in place, the insurance company is refusing to settle your claim fairly, or the insurance coverage does not compensate you for many of your economic and non-economic damages, filing a personal injury claim may be in your best interests.
Calculate the Value of Your Damages
We must accurately calculate the value of your slip and fall accident case before we file a lawsuit or negotiate with the insurance company. Compensatory damages refer to losses you have the right to recover. These can include a combination of economic and non-economic damages, some of which could include:
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of income
- Healthcare costs
- Loss of household services
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement and permanent disability
- Extensive skin scarring
- Personal property damages
Let Your Walmart Slip and Fall Attorney Handle the Rest
Once you know how much your claim is worth, you can have your Walmart slip-and-fall lawyer handle the legalities of your case. We will prepare all insurance documents and court filings, negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, and analyze the defense’s evidence against you during discovery.
Our team is dedicated to performing all these services to craft a powerful case against those responsible so you are ultimately awarded the funds you deserve.
Get Help from an Experienced Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
Pursuing a slip-and-fall accident claim may be overwhelming especially when you are going up against a major retailer like Walmart. However, being an international company does not mean they should be able to escape liability for your damages when their negligence had such a devastating impact on your life.
Hold Walmart and other liable parties accountable. Demand fair compensation for your suffering when you connect with an experienced Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer at The Simmrin Law Group. Our legal team is proud to offer 100% free consultations to Walmart slip and fall injury survivors and families across LA and other nearby cities. Take advantage of this opportunity when you fill out our online contact form or call our office to get started on your claim as soon as today.
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