Slip and Fall at Walmart? Our Lawyers Can Help

Walmart is an American multi-national retailing corporation that operates as a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, as of January 31, 2017, Walmart had more than 11,695 stores and clubs in 28 countries, under 63 banners. In addition to being the largest company in the world by revenue, it is the largest private employer in the world. It is also the largest grocery retailer in the United States.

With 2.3 million employees, and 11,695 stores worldwide, the workers at New Jersey Walmart stores may often fail to observe spills made by other employees or customers. Or they may neglect to warn of dangerous conditions that could cause shoppers to slip, trip and fall. Walmart employees have a duty to ensure that customers are kept safe while they are shopping in the supermarket. If you were injured at Walmart, call the experienced New Jersey Slip and Fall personal injury attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm at (973) 920-7900.

What Kind of Injuries Have Walmart Customers Suffered?
Slip and fall accidents at New Jersey Walmart stores often occur due to a failure to warn of a dangerous condition, such as a wet or slippery floor that was recently cleaned by workers. Or customers may fall due to the failure of store employees to clean the floors after slippery substances may have fallen to the floor, and caused customers to slip on them and fall. As a result of such falls, customers may sustain serious injuries.

If you suffered a serious injury while shopping at a New Jersey Walmart store due to the negligence of its employees, you may have a valid case of negligence against the store. You may be able to obtain damages for your injury.

Among the usual kinds of injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents are:

• Head injury
• Hip fracture
• Spinal cord injury
• Fractured forearm

If you have suffered these or other slip and fall injuries at Walmart, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. This compensation is similar to that of other personal injury lawsuits, and could include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident at Walmart
1. See a doctor right away.

2. Do not sign any forms from Walmart management or anyone acting on their behalf, including their attorneys and insurance company representatives, until you have communicated with a lawyer.

3. Do not file a claim against them on your own. Call the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm, and have an experienced personal injury attorney represent you.