Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, even at big stores like Walmart. Whether it’s a spill on aisle 5 or a broken floor tile, these hazards can cause painful injuries and huge medical bills through no fault of your own. If this has happened to you at Walmart, you may be wondering – what now? How will I pay for treatment? Can I get compensated for my suffering?
The good news is, you have options. By filing an injury claim and demanding a fair settlement from Walmart, you can get the financial support you need and deserve.
But the process isn’t always easy. Walmart and their insurance company will try to pay as little as possible. To get the full compensation you’re entitled to, you’ll need to build a strong case and be ready to stand your ground. Here’s what you should know.
All stores have a legal duty to keep their property safe for customers. This means cleaning up spills promptly, fixing broken railings and flooring, having good lighting, and warning people about any hazards. When they don’t, and someone gets hurt, the store is considered negligent and liable for the harm.
Legally, Walmart owes you a settlement to cover:
It doesn’t matter if your injuries were partly your fault. Under comparative negligence rules, even if you were 50% responsible, Walmart still owes you 50% of your total damages.
To get compensated, you’ll need to file an injury claim with Walmart’s claims department. They’ll assign an insurance adjuster to investigate. The adjuster works for Walmart, not you. Their job is to find ways to deny your claim or pay you as little as possible.
Be very careful what you say to the adjuster. Anything you tell them can be used against you later. Keep conversations brief and never admit fault. Even saying “I’m sorry” can sound like an admission of blame. Let your lawyer do the talking as much as possible.
After gathering evidence, like medical bills and witness statements, the adjuster will make a settlement offer. It will likely be a lowball amount. Your lawyer will then negotiate back and forth until you reach an agreement. If the adjuster won’t make a fair offer, you may need to file a lawsuit. But most cases settle before trial.
There’s no set amount for a Walmart slip and fall settlement. Every case is different, and most final settlement values are not public information.
Factors that impact your case value include:
More serious injuries mean more damages and higher settlements. For example, a traumatic brain injury that leaves you unable to work could be worth over $1 million. An experienced injury lawyer can analyze your situation and estimate what your case should settle for.
At DP Injury Attorneys, we’ve helped many clients secure substantial compensation after slip and fall and premises liability accidents at big box stores like Walmart. Some of our notable case results include:
Although not our case, there’s also been a recent notable verdict in March 2024, where a California jury awarded $2.45 million to a woman who fell in a Walmart parking lot due to a pothole.
These results show that with strong representation and evidence, sizable recoveries are possible, even against a big corporation like Walmart. But you’ll need to act fast. There are strict deadlines for filing injury claims. If you wait too long, you could lose your right to compensation forever.
At DP Injury Attorneys, we understand the pain and stress you’re facing. Medical bills are piling up, you’re losing income, and the insurance adjuster keeps pressuring you to accept a lowball settlement. We’re here to take that burden off your shoulders. You focus on getting well – we’ll handle everything else.
Our compassionate legal team has deep experience with complicated injury cases like slip and falls. We know the tactics Walmart uses to minimize payouts and how to fight back. Our aggressive approach gets results, like the $30+ million in total settlements we’ve won for deserving clients. And you pay no fees until we secure your compensation.
If you’ve been hurt at Walmart, contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review. We’ll explain your rights, estimate what your case is worth, and layout your legal options. You’ve got nothing to lose and potentially millions to gain. Call now to get started on the path to justice.
Arthur Paul D’Egidio is the Managing Partner of DP Injury Attorneys, a San Diego personal injury law firm. With more than 12 years of experience in California injury law, he has dedicated his practice to representing clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, workers’ compensation, slip and falls, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.
Arthur received his Juris Doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California as well as the San Diego County Bar Association. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named a Super Lawyer for seven straight years by Thomson Reuters and a “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.
