In the past, if you were injured in a slip and fall at Walmart, you had to rely on the store manager to secure the evidence, like taking photographs and statements from witnesses.
Now you can hire a skilled Walmart injury attorney who can try to secure a fair settlement for your injuries without resorting to litigation. While I always try to visit the scene of every client’s accident, nothing can replace the evidence taken at the time of the accident. Even though the store required us to provide them with all of my client’s medical records and information, they always refused to provide us with their photographs and accident report.
Collect Evidence and Data For Your Case
With the new smartphones and high-tech cell phones that everyone is carrying, it is much easier for the client to secure the initial evidence at the scene of the accident and thus make it easier for the Walmart injury attorney to settle their case out of Court.
In any slip and fall or trip and fall case, the plaintiff is required to prove “notice” or “constructive notice” what that means is that we must be able to prove that the store either knew that there was a dangerous condition on the floor (challenging to prove) or that the condition existed on the floor for a sufficient length of time so that they “should have known” of its presence on the floor.
Clients can now take their own pictures of the condition on the floor that caused their accident. In addition, they can record a statement from a witness at the scene via voice recording or even video, depending on the type of phone they have. This makes a big difference in how the case is handled.
Unfortunately, in the past, many witnesses that could have helped the plaintiff’s case were never listed on the store manager’s report, or they conveniently left out their contact information. Also, store employees with information helpful to the plaintiff’s case usually change their tune once defense attorneys or insurance adjusters have prepped them.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a slip and fall caused by a dangerous condition on the floor of Walmart, here are some helpful points for you to remember:
- Take extensive pictures of the scene and any outward signs of injury such as cuts or bruises;
- Get recorded statements of all witnesses along with their contact information;
- Continue to document the outward signs of injury such as cuts or bruises with updated photographs;
- Never give a recorded or sworn statement to the store manager or insurance adjuster without first speaking with a lawyer; and
- Please keep your Personal Injury Lawyer’s email and phone number stored on your cell phone, and don’t be afraid to contact him from the scene for crucial advice.
Contact an Experienced Walmart Accident Attorney!
If you are injured as a result of an accident, you should seek the legal advice of a Walmart injury attorney. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents at Walmart are tough cases. The adjusters handling these claims for the store have hundreds and hundreds of claims. Insurance companies hire experienced adjusters and lawyers to work against your claim. They try to make it very difficult for you to settle these cases to discourage people from bringing claims against the store. An experienced Walmart injury attorney can help you maximize your recovery.
Remember, once the case is settled you can’t go back and ask for more.
Experienced Walmart accident attorneys have years of experience handling accident cases. Getting legal help as quickly as possible can save you from delays or even denial of your claim; let us help.