Big Five Sporting Goods, also referred to as Big 5, is a chain of sporting goods stores headquartered in El Segundo, California. Though most of their stores are located in California, you can also find Big Five locations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Sporting goods stores sell a wide variety of merchandise having to do with exercise, sportswear, camping gear, and much more. But shopping at a Big Five store is not always a pleasant experience, and this may be due to harmful conditions on the property. That’s why accidents are fairly common at major retailers, and those who are affected are left with financial losses and emotional trauma. Examples of circumstances that can result in an accident include:
- Sale of defective sporting equipment
- Slip and fall or trip and fall in the store
- Hit by falling object (merchandise, TV monitors, store displays, etc.)
- Assault and battery on the premises
- Sexual assault
- Parking lot accidents
- Workplace injury
Normandie Law Firm has a dedicated team of legal experts who can help you with a claim for being injured at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store. Simply contact our law firm and schedule a free case evaluation to learn how you can sue a business owner for monetary compensation.
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Proving that the Store is at Fault for an Accident
Some accidents we have during our lives are caused by circumstances that are beyond anyone’s control. But others are due to careless or reckless behavior by someone that owed us a duty of care. Essentially, we are talking about negligence, which is the most important factor when it comes to a personal injury case.
A business can be negligent to people on their premises in many ways, like failing to keep the store clean, not taking care of conditions that can lead to an accident, and inadequate security for the prevention of physical and sexual assault. Property owners are legally obligated to take these measures under the law of premises liability, and this is the legal basis that we rely on for most incidents of bodily harm on store property.
There is also the principle of vicarious liability, and this has to do with injuries resulting from an employee’s actions. Perhaps a Big 5 Sporting Goods employee was careless in showing you a piece of equipment and ended up dropping it on your foot. Or, a security guard engaged in excessive violence to forcibly detain you at the store without legal justification (false imprisonment).
Due to the number of scenarios that qualify as negligence or misconduct, you should talk to a premises liability lawyer right away to determine your eligibility for a lawsuit against Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim – What is the Deadline?
As a visitor or guest on the premises, you have 2 years to file a claim if Big Five Sporting Goods is liable for your injuries. Referred to as the statute of limitations, this is the amount of time for most cases of personal injury under California law.
Sexual assault lawsuits, however, have a 10-year statute of limitations for adult victims, and 22 years from the age of consent for child victims. So, if you were a minor at the time you were sexually abused at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store, you can file a lawsuit up until your 40th birthday. Survivors of child sexual assault may qualify for additional time to sue a negligent business under the 5-year discovery rule. To learn more about the discovery rule and whether or not it applies to your situation, please talk to an experienced sexual abuse lawyer at our office.
How Long You have to File a Workers’ Comp Claim
If you work for Big 5 Sporting Goods and sustain a work-related injury, you must:
- Notify your employer that you’ve been injured no less than 30 days from the incident
- Submit your claim forms to the insurance company within 1 year of when you had the accident.
Most people file their claim within the first couple of weeks after seeing the doctor recommended by their employer. This is essential, as you don’t want to have a big gap of time between when you are out of work and how soon you start to receive payments towards your lost wages and medical bills. Nevertheless, it’s important to know the deadlines that govern the workers’ compensation process. If you need any help with your claim or feel that you were unjustly turned down for workers’ comp, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Value of an Average Injury Claim against Big 5 Sporting Goods
If we look at how much the majority of our clients receive from a store accident injury claim, the values would fall between $75,000 and $2,000,000. However, the actual amount can be under $10,000 for minor injuries, while claimants with severe, disabling injuries may receive upwards of $5,000,000. When we are talking about lawsuit values, you must remember that there are countless injuries that can happen from an accident, along with long-term health complications that will vary from one person to another. With that in mind, it’s impossible to determine what a Big Five Sporting goods accident claim is worth on average.
Time Needed to Settle a Big 5 Sporting
Goods Injury Case
Injured workers will probably receive payments on a weekly basis within 3 weeks of filing a claim, unless there are problems with the paperwork or disagreements between the claimant and the insurance company. In that case, hiring a lawyer and seeking legal remedies may be necessary, which can take between 1 and 2 years to resolve.
As for a personal injury lawsuit, you may reach a settlement in 6 months or less if you have minor to moderate injuries and the store’s insurance company is willing to negotiate in good faith. However, we generally find that the timeline is longer if you have serious injuries that may worsen over time, or there is no hope of complete recovery. In these instances, settling a sporting goods store injury case may take up to 2 years, and more than 3 years if there is a need to try your case in court.
Contact a Big 5 Sporting Goods Injury Lawsuit Attorney
Our law firm has a proven track record of recovery for those who have been injured due to dangerous conditions or employee misconduct at major retailers throughout California. We are more than ready to fight for you and the payment you deserve, while charging you $0 for the cost of legal fees. Our settlement demands to Big Five Sporting Goods include our expenses, and that means we have to win your case in order to get paid. Essentially, this is a Zero Fee Guarantee to ensure that you won’t receive any bills from us if we don’t recover your settlement.
We hope to hear from you soon, so that we can provide you with a free consultation on your rights and legal options.
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