Home Depot is one of the largest big box stores in the United States. So, when a California resident needs an item for a home improvement project, to update their yard or garden, or need parts for a fast plumbing, electrical, or roofing repair, they will likely head to their local Home Depot store. There are currently nearly 250 Home Depot locations in these cities:
- San Diego
- Corona
- Tustin
- Santa Ana
- Rancho Cordova
- Santa Clarita
- Commerce
- San Rafael
- Eastlake
- Atascadero
- Imperial Marketplace
- Otay Mesa
- Santa Maria
- Garden Grove
- Simi Valley
- Anaheim Hills
- Stanford Ranch
- Cypress Ranch
- Apple Valley
- Tehachapi
- Industry
- Chula Vista
- Cerritos
- San Fernando
- San Bernardino
- Gardena
- Lemon Grove
- Encinitas
- Stockton
- Fresno
- Paramount
- Hyde Park
- Oxnard
- Milpitas
- Vacaville
- Covina
- Sacramento
- El Cajon
- Fontana
- Panorama City
- Pomona
- Huntington Beach
- Anaheim
- West Inglewood
- Indio
- Perris
- South Chino
- Palmdale
- Canoga Park
- Mission Viejo
- Orange
- Moreno Valley
- Torrance
- Clovis
- Victorville
- Rancho Mirage
- Murrieta
- Carmel
- Hercules
- Wilshire
- Bakersfield
- San Luis Obispo
- Escondido
- Compton
- San Jose
- Monterey Park
- Pasadena
- Modesto
- Cypress
- Lancaster
- Napa
- Burbank
- Ontario
- Fullerton
- Tulare
- Ceres
- Stanton
- Hawthorne
- Emeryville
- San Carlos
- Pleasanton
- Santee
- Oceanside
- Genesee
- Newhall
- El Centro
- Long Beach
- Palo Alto
- San Ramon
- Chico
- Alhambra
- Marina Del Rey
- San Marcos
- La Habra
- Lodi
- Van Nuys
- Thousand Oaks
- Fontana
- Newark
- Seaside
- Union City
- Concord
- San Mateo
- Turlock
- East Brea
- Watsonville
- Woodland
- Visalia
- Sunset
- Glendora
- Lakewood
- Hollywood
- Baldwin Park
- Costa Mesa
- Windsor
- Lake Forest
- Barstow
- Yucca Valley
- Soquel
But as you are browsing the countless rows of items offered under this one roof, be sure to watch for hazards that could result in a significant injury due to a Home Depot slip and fall incident. Sadly, these injury incidents are becoming far more common in stores with an average size of more than 100,000 square feet.
If you or a loved one recently suffered a Home Depot slip and fall injury, please know that you do not have to face the hardships caused by your injury on your own. The exceptional legal team at Normandie Law Firm is only a call away and can be reached 24/7 to assist you in understanding your rights as a personal injury victim. In addition, they are prepared to answer your general questions and provide time-sensitive information to help you understand your options. Finally, we hope you will accept our offer for a free consultation with a seasoned Normandie Law Firm Home Depot slip and fall injury lawyer to evaluate the legal merit of your claim.
After sharing the details of your injury incident with our skilled personal injury lawyer, they will explain the legal merit of the case and if you have grounds for a Home Depot slip and fall injury lawsuit. They will also provide more information on the potential value of your lawsuit and how that compensation amount is determined. Then, the choice is yours: move forward in preparing the case or take other action. Our staff will never try to influence your choice in any way. Our purpose is only to ensure that personal injury victims have the information and resources to make wise and well-informed choices about their future and a lawsuit that could eliminate their financial challenges caused by an injury. However, we do ask that you contact our staff as soon as possible, as there is a time limit for you to file a Home Depot slip and fall injury lawsuit.
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Common Slip And Fall Hazards Found In California Home Depot Stores
When most consumers think about the possible hazards that result in a slip and fall injury incident, they picture a wet surface that causes a loss of traction and a fall. And while there are many instances where water is involved in a Home Depot slip and fall incident, these accidents can be caused by hazards that do not include water. So be sure to keep a watchful eye out for all of these common Home Depot slip-and-fall safety hazards:
- Water leaking from damaged pipes, drains, damaged appliances, or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures
- Clogged or backed-up floor drains or drains in sinks
- Spilled water or other drinks
- Food that is spilled or dropped on the floor
- Damaged merchandise packaging that allows liquid or granular material to spill onto the floor
- Small hardware items that have been dropped on the floor and not picked up
- Water leaking from overwatered plants in the nursery area
- Moss that has started to grow in the nursery due to overwatering
Loose sand or small gravel that has spilled from the bulk storage areas
What Is The Legal Obligation Of Home Depot Staff?
The staff at Home Depot is required to take specific steps to protect the safety of guests in their stores. The guidelines are specific regarding store inspections and regular maintenance that would prevent safety hazards and ensure the staff locates new issues as they arise to ensure they are promptly corrected. Duty of care defines the level of care that must be taken when a staff member discovers a safety issue or is reported to them by a shopper.
It states that Home Depot staff must provide at least the same level of care as would be given by the average prudent person when facing the same or a similar safety issue. For example, think about your reaction to finding water spilled on the floor in your home. You immediately wipe up the spill to prevent anyone from slipping and falling. This is what the average person would do and what is required under duty of care.
If the staff fail to take the appropriate action swiftly, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if that negligence is later found to have contributed to or caused a patron’s Home Depot slip and fall injury incident, the store can be held responsible for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim due to their injuries. If you feel that staff negligence was a factor in your Home Depot slip and fall injuries, please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the possibility of a lawsuit to secure the compensation that is owed to you.
How Much Is The Average Home Depot Slip And Fall Lawsuit Worth?
Unfortunately, determining the average value of a Home Depot slip and fall lawsuit will not be as helpful as expected. Victims of slip and fall injuries at Home Depot must keep in mind that these are relatively common injury incidents in these stores, and the level of damage caused by slip and fall incidents varies greatly. Some victims suffer only minor injuries and will receive a few thousand dollars to cover their medical exams and a few days of missed work. However, other victims might sustain life-altering harm that leaves them partially or fully disabled. These victims will find that they are able to seek hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in compensation from Home Depot.
Determining The Value Of Your Home Depot Slip And Fall Injury Lawsuit
Working with your Normandie Law Firm slip and fall injury lawyer, you will compile all the expenses and losses you incurred because of your injury incident at Home Depot. The items will be tabulated to determine the amount of compensation sought by your lawsuit and will typically include:
- All current and estimated future medical care expenses related to the injuries sustained at Home Depot
- The victim’s lost income from the Home Depot slip and fall injuries prevented them from working until they were fully recovered or if they missed work to attend medical care appointments related to those injuries
- All legal expenses and fees related to preparing, filing, and litigating the Home Depot slip and fall injury lawsuit
- The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the slip and fall incident at Home Depot
In cases where severe harm is done to the victim, seeking compensation for their pain and suffering is possible. Your Normandie Law Firm personal injury lawyer will offer guidance in selecting a reasonable amount for pain and suffering based on recently completed cases with similar details.
How Long Do I Have To Sue Home Depot For My Slip And Fall Injuries?
According to the Statute of Limitations, victims have two years from the date of their injuries to file a lawsuit against Home Depot for slip and fall injuries. This time limit is not negotiable and typically will end at the two-year point, with very few exceptions. If a slip and fall lawsuit is not filed against Home Depot at that time, the victim loses the right to seek compensation from Home Depot for the losses and expenses resulting from that incident. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm to determine how long is needed to prepare and file your claim against Home Depot.
No Upfront Legal Fees Or Added Stress
When you hire the dedicated team at Normandie Law Firm to handle your Home Depot slip and fall injury lawsuit, we never require any upfront payments. Instead, we only get paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if our Home Depot slip and fall lawyer fails to win your case and get you the compensation you need to cover those costs, you owe us nothing.
Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about holding Home Depot accountable for any negligence that caused or contributed to your slip and fall injuries and expenses. Our caring team is here 24/7 to help.
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