Bed Bath & Beyond is one of America’s most popular home goods stores, with over 1,000 locations throughout the world. They sell an astounding array of items, often at discount or clearance prices. However, the company’s vast product selections can lead to chaotic and messy store layouts. As a result, it’s very common to see one or more of the following hazards when you’re shopping at a Bed Bath & Beyond:
- Merchandise spilling off the shelves
- Product spills on the floor
- Product displays that are stacked too high
- Items in the aisles that people can trip over
- Dim lighting in certain areas
- Ice and snow on the sidewalk / walkways
- Broken steps / stairs
- Exposed rebar in the parking lot
- Unclear traffic signs
- Stray shopping carts
It is the store’s responsibility to take care of these problems as soon as possible. If they cannot be fixed right away, there should be clear and visible signs to warn shoppers of the hazard. When store employees and management fail to resolve a dangerous situation and someone is harmed as a result, the store may be responsible for the victim’s injuries.
Have you been injured at a Bed Bath & Beyond due to an act of negligence by the store? Are you a family member or loved one of someone who passed away due to an accident at a Bed Bath & Beyond? Legal actions may be available to you, including a civil lawsuit against Bed Bath and Beyond. To learn more about your rights as an accident victim, please give us a call at your earliest convenience.
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Potential Accidents at Bed Bath & Beyond
Injuries at Bed Bath & Beyond locations are very common, and some cases of injury are unavoidable. But it’s possible for retailers to prevent the vast majority of accidents on their property. Reasonable measures, like regular inspections of the store and fixing or warning people of hazards are just some of the ways that store owners can ensure the safety of their premises. When owners are lax in their duty to maintain their premises, visitors can be harmed through one of these accidents:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Falling objects
- Assault and battery
- Parking lot accidents
- Sexual assault
If you were injured in any of these accidents due to the store’s negligence or misconduct, speak to one of our attorneys right away. We can represent you in an injury claim against Bed Bath & Beyond, thereby ensuring that you are properly compensated for your suffering.
Injuries from a Bed Bath & Beyond Store Accident
Any one of the accidents listed above can lead to serious injuries with devastating consequences. Here are just some of the injuries you can sustain from an accident at Bed Bath & Beyond:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Neck injury
- Eye damage
- Dental injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Hip fracture
- Traumatic brain injury
- Torn ACL / MCL
- Dislocated / shattered kneecap
- Nerve damage
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Dislocated / fractured shoulder
- Damage to the internal organs
- Paralysis
- Death
Monetary compensation is essential to cover the cost of treating these injuries. Plus, you may need funds to replace the wages you have lost during your recovery. Emotional trauma is also a compensable injury, as accident victims often develop PTSD and various mental health disorders. It’s important to discuss your case with a premises liability lawyer, who can help you fight for all the damages you are entitled to.
Can I Sue Bed Bath & Beyond if I was Injured on their Property?
In order to sue Bed Bath & Beyond for your accident, the following elements must be proven:
- The store had a duty of care to you as a legitimate visitor on their property (shopper, employee, delivery person, etc.).
- Bed Bath & Beyond breached that duty of care through an act of negligence, like over-packing the shelves and failing to clean up a spill.
- The store’s negligence caused you bodily and/or emotional injuries.
- Your injuries resulted in economic and non-economic damages, which entitles you to compensation from the store.
Keep in mind that this is a simplistic description of the elements that you will need to establish in a lawsuit against Bed Bath & Beyond. The store’s insurance company will scrutinize every detail of the accident in order to limit their client’s liability for your injuries For example, they may argue that you contributed to the accident through an act of carelessness. They may also deny the severity of your injuries, or blame the extent of your damages on a pre-existing medical condition. Our lawyers have the skill and experience you need to overcome these challenges.
Compensation from a Bed Bath & Beyond Lawsuit
If you have suffered an accident at a Bed Bath & Beyond, you may be able to request the following damages in a lawsuit against the store:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity (if your accident results in a disability)
- Property damage
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
Make sure to speak with an attorney, who can advise you on which of these damages you can ask for. A lawyer can also determine a fair of money for each of these damages, which may include future expenses if you’re unable to work or need on-going medical treatments.
The compensation process is different if you’ve lost a family member or loved one to an accident at a Bed Bath and Beyond. In that case, you would need to file for wrongful death compensation, which can help you recover:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical bills up until the date of death
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of expected savings
- Loss of benefits (retirement savings, healthcare, etc.)
- Legal fees
One of our wrongful death claims attorneys can advise you of your rights during a free consultation. Though money cannot replace the person you lost, it can provide the necessary funds to help you recover financially and emotionally from their unexpected passing.
Average Value of a Bed Bath & Beyond Injury Case
The value of a Bed Bath & Beyond injury case depends on the type of accident you’ve suffered, as well as the extent of your injuries. For example, an injury claim for a slip and fall accident at a store can range anywhere from $100,000 to over $ 1 million. If the victim suffers serious injuries that take away their ability to work or take care of their family, a settlement may be worth $1.5 million or more.
But settlement values are not always based on physical injuries. Take, for example, a case of sexual assault where the victim suffers very little in the way of physical damages. However, they may have been threatened and feared for their lives while they were violated by their attacker.
After the attack, the victim develops severe psychological symptoms, which result in a diagnosis of PTSD. Such mental health disorders are serious conditions, and a victim may require counseling and medications for the rest of their life. A sexual assault can also damage a person’s relationship with their loved ones and make it difficult for them to engage in daily activities, like going out by themselves after a certain hour. Hence, it’s not unusual for sexual assault cases to bring in settlements ranging from $500,000 to $2.5 million.
It’s important to note that these are average values based on previous claims that were handled by our law firm. Your case is unique with its own set of factors, which will determine how much you can receive. To learn about the value of your own injury claim against Bed Bath & Beyond, contact our office and speak with one of our attorneys.
How long does it take to Settle One of these Cases?
A Bed Bath & Beyond accident case takes around 6 months to 2 years to settle on average. Your own case may settle faster if your injuries are relatively minor. Those claims may be settled in as little as 30 days, but the timeline depends on how quickly the insurance company responds to our demand letter. Frankly, these companies are dealing with thousands of claims on behalf of their clients, so it can take several weeks for an insurance adjuster to get back to you or your attorney. Hopefully, they will make you a fair offer, but if they don’t, you may spend the next several months negotiating a settlement with them.
Accidents with serious injuries, on the other hand, can take much longer to resolve. Negotiations with the insurance company may not be productive in these cases, which means you will need to file a lawsuit against Bed Bath & Beyond. A settlement is still possible at this point, and in fact, 95% of cases are resolved without the need for a trial. However, it can take a year or more to negotiate a settlement once you are at the lawsuit stage. If your case goes to trial, that will extend your case timeline even more, which is why it can take 2 or more years to settle a Bed Bath & Beyond injury claim.
Speak to a Retail Liability Lawsuit Attorney
An accident is a painful and scary event in anyone’s life, and it’s hard to know where you should turn for advice. The lawyers of Normandie are here for you with the knowledge and experience you need when you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence.
Our attorneys work on contingency, so there’s no need to worry about legal fees if you’re ready to take action in a claim for monetary damages. Our Zero fee guarantee ensures that you will never pay upfront for our services, even if your case goes to trial. We ask for our fees directly from Bed Bath & Beyond, and that’s only if we recover your settlement.
If you’re ready to learn more about your rights and legal options, contact our law firm and schedule a free consultation.
