Florida Jury Awards $6.2 Million for Walmart Fall
A woman who was injured in a Walmart on Black Friday in 2019 was recently awarded $6.2 million in damages. After a five-day trial, the jury ruled in favor of the woman, who suffered multiple surgeries due to a Walmart worker’s negligence.
The jury held Walmart accountable for failing to implement necessary safety measures that led to the woman’s injuries. The incident occurred when a Walmart associate pulled a pallet jack through a crowded store. There were no warnings or safety precautions in place. The pallet jack hit the woman’s ankles, which resulted in her falling backward and suffering serious injuries.
The woman had to have extensive medical treatments, including cervical and lumbar fusion surgeries. She also suffered from intense pain due to the accident and had to have multiple pain management procedures over the past few years.
The woman faced a few challenges along the way, such as delayed treatment and a pre-suit offer of only $65,000. However, her legal team persevered and prepared a compelling case to the judge and jury.
The Okeechobee jury’s unanimous decision resulted in a $6.2 million award for the victim, providing her with much-needed compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The accident led to significant damages that had a profound physical and emotional impact on the woman’s life.
This verdict highlights the need for companies to prioritize customer safety. As seen in this case, Walmart was negligent on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and this negligence was not minor. It led to devastating consequences for the woman.
Why You need a Lawyer
This outcome demonstrates the importance of holding corporations accountable for the injuries they cause to customers. Lawyers can help ensure justice for victims injured in falls and other premises liability situations while at a store or another person’s property.
Cases involving slips and/or falls may seem straightforward, but they often involve intricate legal and factual issues. To succeed, you must prove the property owner was negligent, meaning they failed to maintain safe conditions or didn’t adequately warn about a known hazard. This requires gathering evidence such as incident reports, security footage, photographs, medical records, and witness testimony.
Insurance companies typically try to deny or undervalue slip and fall claims, arguing that the injured person was careless or that the hazard was too minor to warrant liability. A skilled personal injury lawyer understands these tactics and knows how to build a compelling case. They can hire experts (such as accident reconstructionists or medical professionals), calculate fair compensation for current and future losses, and ensure deadlines are met.
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Slip and fall cases are often laughed at, but they can result in long-term injuries that can be debilitating and painful.
Having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field and increases your chances of receiving the full compensation you’re legally entitled to receive. Don’t lose out. Contact a Bradenton slip & fall lawyer from Cahall Law Firm for legal assistance. Schedule a consultation today by filling out the online form or calling (941) 281-2019.
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