PERSONAL INJURY CASES RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS AT RETAIL STORES

If you have slipped or tripped and fell at a retail store, and it was due to the dangerous conditions of the premises, the store owner may be liable for your injuries. Perhaps the floor was wet and there were no signs, the sidewalk was uneven, or the lighting was improper. Store owners have a duty to make their premises safe because the public will enter the property. If the store did not fulfill its duty and the premises was unsafe, and you were injured as a result of it, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost earnings.

What to Do After a Retail Store Accident

If you have been injured at a retail store, there are 3 things you should do:

1. Document what happened. Take pictures of the dangerous condition that caused the accident (wet floor, improper light, defective construction, etc.)
2. Get necessary medical treatment. Your health is your number 1 priority. You want to make sure you get treatment when you need it so that you don’t face long-term health problems.
3. Call our personal injury law firm and speak directly to a personal injury lawyer.  You don’t want to wait because the more time that passes, the harder it is to prove that the store was liable and had notice that their was a dangerous condition.
4. Don’t talk to the retailer’s insurance company and give a statement. The store’s insurance company has an incentive NOT to pay you for your injuries, and they are not on your side.

What Type of Compensation Can Be Recovered In A Retail Store Personal Injury Case?

1. Medical Costs: First and foremost, if the store is found to be responsible for your injury, you can recover medical costs. This includes trips to the emergency room for your injury, physical therapy, surgeries, and other treatment that was required as a result of your injury at the retail store.
2. Property Damage: If you had any property on you that was damaged, your personal injury lawyer can recover compensation for that property.
3. Lost Wages: If you missed work because of the accident, whether because you were in the hospital, receiving treatment, or just physically incapable of working due to the retail store accident, you can be compensated for your lost wages.
4. Pain and Suffering: You can be compensated for the pain and suffering that you went through as a result of the retail store injury. The pain and discomfort that you will feel in the long run will also be factored into the equation.
5. Loss of Quality of Life: If you are not able to do certain things, such as helping your children or spouse with certain things, or partaking in important parts of their lives, you can be compensated for that loss.
6. Emotional Distress: You can also be compensated for the mental distress that results from the retail store injury. If you have anxiety, PTSD, depression, or other mental conditions as a result of the accident, you can be compensated for it.

Call the Nghi Lam Law Firm About Your Retail Store Accident Case

If you or a loved one was injured in a retail store, call the Nghi Lam Law Firm and speak directly to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Our personal injury law firm takes pride in caring for our clients. We believe that how much we care for our clients is what sets our law firm apart. We serve all of California, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Call our law firm at 213-235-7969 and speak directly to a personal injury lawyer.

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