Texas Woman Blames Walmart for Slip and Fall Injuries
by Amber Cortez | April 15th, 2014 | Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall
Shopping for groceries can be a hassle for the average American. One thing that rarely crosses our minds is the risk of suffering injury while collecting our goods. A woman in Texas has found herself in the unfortunate situation of physical recovery after allegedly suffering an injury at a large retail chain.
The Walmart Corporation is facing a lawsuit after the woman claimed she was injured after having slipped and fallen at a Galveston location on March 13th. She alleges her fall occurred when she slipped on a puddle of water as she approached a cash register. The plaintiff is claiming the store’s negligence in maintaining a safe environment was the cause. She is seeking between $200,000 and $1 million in compensation.
Poor Maintenance
The store’s failure to properly maintain its floors placed innocent customers in harm’s way, according to Johnson. Store property managers are responsible for upholding a safe shopping or work environment for customers and employees. Any hazards, such as puddles of water, which could result in injury, should not be neglected. When property owners do not address these hazards in a timely manner, the business could be held liable if a customer alleges that injury has resulted due to said hazards.
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A slip and fall accident can be quite serious. Skull fractures, broken limbs or spine trauma can result if the fall is serious enough. Treating these injuries is expensive, time-consuming, and debilitating. As a victim, know that the J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys can help you settle a satisfactory claim to treat your injuries. The monetary compensation you can receive may go towards alleviating hospital bills, therapy costs and pain and suffering. Your first step to financial and physical recovery is to contact us.
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Our convenient location in McAllen allows us to easily serve the Rio Grande Valley. If you have found yourself to be the victim of a slip and fall injury, or any injury where you suspect another’s negligence played a role, we can help. We are a trusted firm with a track record proving that we get results. Let us help you seek the compensation you deserve.
