Average Case Value For A Warehouse Slip And Fall Lawsuit

If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in a warehouse, such as a storage facility, a warehouse store, or a cold storage or packing warehouse, you should understand that the average value of a California slip and fall lawsuit is between $30K and $60K. However, that does not mean your case value will fall within those parameters. But before you even begin to worry about the compensation amount you could receive, you must seek an immediate medical evaluation to ensure you have had all your injuries adequately diagnosed and treated.

Once you have gotten any emergency medical care required for your warehouse slip and fall injuries, please know that you do not need to face the hardships and challenges created by those injuries alone. The expert legal team at Normandie Law Firm is here to assist you in handling this stressful and often complex legal matter. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to help you understand the rights of a personal injury victim and how to secure any compensation owed to you for harm that was caused due to someone else’s negligence. In addition, they are ready to help you book a free consultation with a seasoned warehouse slip and fall injury attorney to discuss your claim.

At your free consultation, you will explain the facts of the warehouse slip and fall injury incident to your Normandie Law Firm personal injury attorney and the injuries you sustained. Once they have gathered all the vital information, they will explain the legal merit of your case and if you have reason to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. With this crucial information, you can begin to make plans to protect yourself and your future financial stability by taking legal action if that is the course of action you feel will best meet your immediate and long-term needs.

Please also know that the Normandie Law Firm staff will never pressure you to pursue legal action. In addition, you are never obligated to hire our firm, even after your free consultation, if you decide to file a claim with the court. Our only goal is to ensure that all warehouse slip and fall, injury victims, understand their rights and how to use the legal system to protect themselves and their futures. But please reach out to our staff at your earliest opportunity, as there is a time limit for you to file your warehouse slip and fall injury lawsuit.

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Common Warehouse Slip And Fall Safety Hazards
If you have business in a warehouse, such as visiting your storage unit, picking up items that were shipped to you and being stored, or items placed in cold storage for you, it is sure to appear to be a simple errand. Most people visit some type of warehouse occasionally, and the visit is uneventful. However, it is always crucial to remain focused on your surroundings and to understand that these commercial locations can be hazardous. As you walk through the warehouse or waiting area, be sure to remain alert and watch for the common slip and fall hazards:

• Missing floor mats at the entrance that allow water to be tracked into the warehouse
• Saturated floor mats that should have been replaced
• Folded or damaged floor mats at the entrance
• Water, drinks, or ice that was spilled on the floor
• Wet floors that were recently mopped but do not display a caution or warning sign to alert guests of the increased slip and fall hazard
• Water leaking onto the floor from damaged water lines, hoses, or industrial features like the fire suppression system
• Fluids like coolant or oil leaking from appliances or equipment that could cause the warehouse floor to be very slippery
• Clogged drains that cause water to back up onto the floor
• Damaged concrete flooring that resulted in small pieces of rock or concrete to litter the floor
• Merchandise spills that could make floors slippery

While all of these issues sound potentially hazardous, the sad part is that all of them could have been corrected or blocked off to keep innocent guests from suffering a warehouse slip and fall injury. However, the warehouse staff failed to take action to contain the hazard or correct it, as is their legal obligation under premises liability law.

Understanding Premises Liability And Duty Of Care
Premises liability law applies to all public and private properties and was created to ensure the safety of guests. These laws outline the legal responsibility of a property owner and their staff to ensure the space is safe and free of common hazards. Duty of care goes a step further to explain what is required of the warehouse staff when a safety issue is discovered by them or reported by a guest. It states that the staff must provide at least the same level of care to correct the problem as the average prudent person would offer in the same situation.

For example, if you see water spilled on your kitchen floor, you mop it up to prevent a slip and fall injury. The same action is expected of the warehouse staff if a spill or other slip and fall hazard is discovered in the facility. If the staff does not provide the appropriate remedy to the safety concern in a reasonable amount of time, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if it is later found that the negligence caused or contributed to a guest suffering a warehouse slip and fall injury, the property owner can be held liable for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim.

If you suffered a warehouse slip and fall injury and feel that staff negligence played a role in the incident, please contact Normandie Law Firm immediately. Our expert slip and fall injury attorneys will help you understand how the staff could have caused or contributed to the harm you suffered.

Common Warehouse Slip And Fall Injuries
Sadly, the industrial setting in most warehouses mean that there is a significant potential for severe harm due to a slip and fall incident. Large commercial rack systems, concrete floors, pallets, and other sharp or very solid objects can cause severe injuries to the human body on impact. Some of the most devastating include:

• Head injuries ranging from a skull fracture to a traumatic brain injury
• Damage to the neck, back, and spinal cord
• Severe lacerations and puncture wounds that often involve damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Shattered bones and joints
• Injuries to the face that can result in a loss of hearing or sight

How Much Is My Warehouse Slip And Fall Injury Lawsuit Worth?
Even knowing that the average case value for a warehouse slip and fall injury lawsuit can be up to $60K in California, you have no way to estimate the value of your lawsuit until you begin working with the team at Normandie Law Firm. Your warehouse slip and fall injury attorney will assist you in compiling all allowable expenses used to determine the compensation amount for your case. The allowable expenses typically used in this process include but are not always limited to:

• All current and estimated future medical expenses related to the care of the injuries sustained in the warehouse slip and fall incident
• The cost of your legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your warehouse slip and fall injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the warehouse slip and fall incident
• Your lost income if the injuries you sustained in the warehouse slip and fall incident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered

In cases that involve significant injuries and a lengthy recovery time, it is possible to seek added compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering. Because this is not a documented amount like the medical or legal expenses, your slip and fall injury attorneys will offer guidance in selecting a fair and reasonable amount. They will reference recently resolved cases with similar injuries or details to ensure the amount you choose is appropriate.

How Long Do I Have To File My Warehouse Slip And Fall Injury Lawsuit?
As a personal injury victim, the legal system allows you two years from the date of the injury incident to file a claim with the court. However, once that time limit has passed, the victim loses the right to seek compensation via a lawsuit. It is also vital to understand that there are very minimal exceptions that would provide more time to file your lawsuit if you do not have the process completed within those two years. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about this time limit and the time needed to prepare and file your warehouse slip and fall lawsuit.

No Added Stress Or Monetary Hardship
When you work with Normandie Law Firm, we never require any upfront legal fees to begin working on your lawsuit. Instead, we only get paid for our work and investment in your case after the matter is resolved. At that time, you will have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and expenses without adding to your financial challenges. Finally, if the Normandie Law Firm warehouse slip and fall injury attorneys handling your case fail to win and deliver the compensation you deserve, you owe us nothing. Please reach out to our expert team today to begin the process and take control of your ability to overcome the hardships caused by this unfortunate injury incident.

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