Have you or a family member suffered cuts, bruises, fractures, or traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries due to merchandise falling from a shelf or store display at Walmart? If the answer is yes, you may be entitled to significant compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The physical and psychological impacts of falling merchandise injuries can be severe and life-long. Kroger-Diamond & Campos stand by to help you seek damages for your falling merchandise injuries.
Have You Been Injured by Falling Merchandise?
A U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission report found that between 2019 and 2021, hospital emergency rooms treated an average of 19,400 patients annually for injuries related to product instability. Shifting products, tipping fixtures, or falling furniture can even be deadly in some cases. Crush fatality injuries killed 217 Americans in the decade spanning July 2013 to July 2023. Due to their small stature and physical vulnerability, the majority of crush victims were children under 18.
Injuries from unsecured merchandise are completely preventable and are often the result of human error. The majority of these accidents result from:
- Improperly stacked products
- Uneven displays
- Poor merchandise fixture design
- Neglected maintenance
Is Walmart Liable For Falling Merchandise Injuries?
Premises liability is the legal responsibility that Walmart has to ensure its stores are safe for customers and employees. Walmart is also responsible for warning customers and employees of any foreseeable hazards they may encounter. A store that fails to meet these responsibilities can be found liable by a court and ordered to compensate victims for the negligence of its employees or maintenance staff.
Walmart has a duty to prevent falling merchandise hazards at all of its properties by putting measures in place to prevent these accidents, such as:
- Properly training employees in acceptable merchandise stocking practices
- Routinely inspecting shelving and displays for damage or disrepair
- Removing or repairing faulty shelving and fixtures
- Avoiding overstocking and over-stacking store shelves and merchandise bins
Falling Merchandise and Unsafe Displays Present a Clear Hazard.
Large box stores, like Walmart, may attempt to avoid responsibility for falling merchandise injuries or even blame victims and their families. However, the law is clear. Liability lies with retailers to secure merchandise and ensure customers have a safe shopping experience. A powerful corporation like Walmart has experienced legal teams representing its interests in premises liability lawsuits, but don’t let that intimidate you.
Talk to Our Experienced Walmart Injury Lawyers Today
You also deserve strong legal representation to speak on your behalf with your best interests in mind. The legal team at Kroger-Diamond & Campos can help you hold Walmart accountable for falling merchandise incidents. We secure the compensation you deserve to move forward with your life. Our results reflect our success in representing clients with care and compassion.
Contact us today to set up your free consultation.