The Swedish furniture company IKEA is one of the most recognized brands in the world, with their classic blue and yellow logo and wide selection of simple DIY furniture. The stores have many unique elements, including their large, warehouse atmosphere, playrooms for kids, and a café that serves Swedish food, like meatballs and lingonberries. Frankly, many people come to IKEA just to walk through the store and find a quick bite to eat at affordable prices.
The size of an IKEA location is impressive, but large, warehouse-type stores face many challenges when it comes to safety and cleanliness. That’s why there is a high risk of accidents at these stores, especially slip and falls from slippery floors, items in the aisles, water leaks, and many other hazards.
If you or someone you know had a slip and fall accident at IKEA, it’s essential to learn about your rights, including the compensation you may be entitled to from a slip and fall lawsuit against the store. In particular, you may be wondering:
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How much do IKEA store injury cases settle for?”
The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are happy to assist you with any questions regarding your rights and legal options if a dangerous condition at IKEA caused you to fall. Please contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case review with a slip and fall accident injury lawyer.
Our Recent Verdicts and Settlements
$2.5 Million
$1.1 Million
$1.5 Million
$600,000
$525,000
$734,851
Average Value of an IKEA Store Injury Slip and Fall Case
Frankly, there are so many variations that exist from one case to another, and as a result, it would be a disservice to state a specific payment amount that’s appropriate for all slip and fall injury victims. However, there’s no denying that many of the clients we represent end up with serious health issues from slipping and falling down at an IKEA location. These cases are usually worth around $200,000 to over $2,000,000 based on the sum of monetary losses to the victim and their loved ones. But recovery amounts can certainly be lower or higher than the amounts we’ve stead here. That’s why some cases are resolved for around $25,000 to $50,000 and above, whiles others receive settlement in excess of $3 million.
Issues We Need to Consider
In this section, we will provide you with a further explanation of why there are such big differences in payments from an IKEA slip and fall accident case. First, it’s important to understand the various forms of compensation you are entitled to as an injury victim. Eligible damages may include medical costs, lost wages from time off at work, pain and suffering, and punitive damages if negligence by IKEA was especially harmful or outrageous.
Your settlement from a slip and fall lawsuit is based on the combination of all these damages. How much you can receive in each of categories depends on many factors, including:
- How badly you’ve been injured and the medical care you’ll need as a result (which includes future / lifelong medical expenses).
- The liability of the defendant, i.e., degree of responsibility and their specific actions that caused or contributed to a slip and fall accident.
- If the cause of your accident can be classified as gross negligence (especially dangerous or heinous actions) by the defendant.
- If you share any liability for the accident, which still gives you the right to sue, but it will likely lower the amount you would normally receive from a lawsuit against the store.
- Emotional trauma stemming from the incident, such as high levels of anxiety, phobias, insomnia, and other signs of post-traumatic stress.
Slip and Fall Injuries at IKEA
Of all the issues that will impact the value of your slip and fall settlement award, the injuries you’ve sustained is the most critical factor. Falling down and hurting yourself may not seem like a big deal at first, but slip and fall incidents in retail settings can result in the following injuries:
- Straining / tearing of the muscles and ligaments (soft tissue injuries)
- Broken bones
- Scratches, cuts, and puncture marks
- Neck injury, such as whiplash
- Herniated disc, spinal cord damage and other back injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractured hip or pelvis
- Knee injuries (ACL / MCL tear, shattered kneecap)
- Dislocated joints
- Damage to the internal organs
- Paralysis from nerve damage
Statute of Limitations to File a Lawsuit if You Slipped and Fell at IKEA
To claim monetary damages from IKEA for a slip and fall, you must file your lawsuit within 2 years from the date you were injured. This deadline is absolute in most cases, and exceptions are only granted by the courts in rare circumstances that do not apply to most victims. That’s why it’s important to speak to a slip and fall lawsuit attorney as soon as possible. By contacting our law firm, you can ensure that your lawsuit is filed on time, with the necessary evidence and legal grounds to secure the compensation you deserve from IKEA.
Reaching a Settlement – How Long Does it Take?
The complexities that are involved in each and every case will vary, and as a result, there’s no set amount of time to settle a slip and fall injury claim against IKEA. Some of our cases are resolved in just a few weeks, while others progress to a lawsuit and possibly a trial, which typically require two or more years of work. If we had to say how long it takes to settle the majority of fall injury cases at our law firm, 6 to 10 months is a good timeline to keep in mind. But it’s essential to remember that certain issues are beyond our control, and even seemingly minor complications can take weeks to resolve based on the defendant’s cooperation. If you would like to discuss the case resolution process in more detail, please schedule a free consultation with a slip and fall attorney at our office.
Free Second Opinion
Legal advice can be very helpful to those who are waiting to receive payment from a pending slip and fall claim against IKEA. That’s why we offer second opinions at no cost to the claimant, which you can schedule by giving us a call at our law firm. This is your opportunity to receive guidance on many important issues about your case, including your legal options if you are not happy with the lawyer that’s representing you in a slip and fall lawsuit against IKEA. We are happy to help with any issue that you are currently experiencing, so please contact our law firm to receive a free second opinion on your case.
Representation from an Experienced Slip and Fall Lawyer
We know firsthand how devastating a slip and fall accident can be for the victim, as well their loved ones. It’s no coincidence that fall-related injuries are associated with over 800,000 hospitalizations every year in the U.S. As someone that slipped and fell at an IKEA store, you may be entitled to monetary compensation, but getting the settlement you deserve requires help from a lawyer with experience in slip and fall injury cases. Normandie Law Firm is here for you with the skilled and aggressive representation you need to succeed in a fall accident injury claim.
As one of our clients, you pay absolutely nothing towards the cost of legal fees, which is covered by IKEA at the end of your case. The only way we get paid is by wining your case, so if we don’t recover your payment, you owe us absolutely nothing under the Zero Fee Guarantee.
A Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer is ready to speak with you, so contact us as soon as possible if you’ve had a slip and fall accident at an IKEA store location.
