The luxury department store, Bloomingdale’s, was founded in New York City in 1861. Since then, the company has expanded into 54 locations, and is a major presence in San Diego’s Fashion Valley and the South Coast Plaza at Costa Mesa. The store has faced stiff competition over the years, especially from discount department stores, but the Bloomingdale’s name continues to draw shoppers from all over the world. Unfortunately, what should be a fun day of shopping can take a turn for the worse if there is a condition on the property that leads to a serious injury.
Have you or a loved one been injured at a Bloomingdale’s department store from one of the following accidents?
- Slip and fall or trip and fall incident
- Elevator accidents
- Injuries on escalators
- Falling objects (signs, decorations, light fixtures, etc.)
- Assaulted in a store, including sexual assault
- Car crashes and other parking lot accidents
- Accidents in department store bathrooms
Legal advice is the best way to protect your interests as an injury victim, which we can provide you with here at Normandie Law Firm. Contact us today if you’re interested in discussing your rights and legal options.
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Common Injuries from an Accident at Bloomingdale’s
The injuries you can end up with largely depend on the type of accident you’ve had. Fall-related accidents are the number one cause of bodily harm on commercial properties, like department stores and shopping malls. Due to the serious injuries that are associated with these accidents, we urge you to speak with a Bloomingdale’s slip and fall / trip and fall lawyer as soon as possible. However, any incident at a department store has the potential to cause long-term or lifelong damage, so please seek medical treatment right away. Possible injuries from an accident at Bloomingdale’s include:
- Deep lacerations
- Broken bones
- Head trauma, which can lead to traumatic brain injury
- Strain or sprain in the hands, wrists, and ankles
- Torn ligaments in the knee or a dislocated kneecap
- Hip fracture
- Broken tailbone
- Rupturing of the internal organs
- Nerve damage
- Whiplash, spinal cord damage and other neck / back injuries
- Paralysis
Proving that the Restaurant is Responsible for Your Accident
Regardless of how stylish a department store looks, there are plenty of opportunities for accidents in these settings. Store owners and employees must regularly inspect and maintain the entire property and take all the necessary measures to protect their patrons from an injury. Otherwise, they are legally responsible if someone is harmed due to a dangerous condition on the premises.
To sue Bloomingdale’s for being injured on their property, you would need to establish that the store was negligent in their duty of care to you. For example, if the store failed to put up Wet Floor signs after mopping up a spill, that can cause you to slip on the floor. This is a clear act of negligence by the stores, which would give you the right to seek compensation through an incident claim.
Determining liability (legal responsibility) can be more difficult for certain cases, like sexual assault. To have a legal case against the store, you would need to show that the business failed to take reasonable actions that could have prevented the incident. Typically, lack of security measures leads to sexual violence at retail settings, like unsupervised dressing rooms and no surveillance cameras in key areas of the store.
All this information may seem overwhelming right now, but rest assured that our lawyers will walk you through the process step by step. You can count on us to develop the best plan of action and fight tirelessly to bring you the highest possible settlement.
Average Value of an Injury Lawsuit against Bloomingdale’s
A range of settlement values that can be described as “average” is very difficult to provide on these cases. There are, after all, varying degrees of injury that you can sustain, which will impact how your life has changed as a result of your accident. These changes cause all sorts of monetary losses, including medical expenses, missed time at work, and counseling to deal with mental-health issues. If we look at personal injury claims that are handled by our attorneys, we would say that most settlements fall within the range of $15,000 to $1.5 million. But these are just estimates, so you should contact us for a free case review if you’d like to learn the approximate value of your own case.
How Long is the Process to Settle these Cases?
There is no universal timeline that we can attribute to an accident case against Bloomingdale’s. There are situations where we can achieve a fair settlement within the first few weeks, but in all honesty, it’s more than likely that your case will take 6 months or longer to resolve. We always strive to settle all injury claims directly with the defendant’s insurance company. But if enough time has gone by and we are continuing to meet resistance from the insurer, we can file a lawsuit to fight for the payment you deserve. At that point, it will probably take one or more years to bring you compensation, depending on the legal actions that are involved.
For more information on the case resolution process for a department store accident injury claim, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Statute of Limitations to Sue for an Accident at Bloomingdale’s
No matter what type of injury you’ve suffered, there is a limited amount of time to sue the individual or entity that caused your accident. For a premises liability claim (against property / business owners), that time period is 2 years, starting from the accident date. It’s essential that you take action right away and ensure that your lawsuit is filed in a timely manner. If you miss the filing deadline, it’s more than likely that your chance to sue the department store will be permanently lost.
Take Advantage of a Free Second Opinion
Our lawyers are acutely aware of the time and attention that each client deserves when they are fighting for the compensation they are entitled to. Unfortunately, some law firms focus on signing up as many clients as possible, while knowing that this will cause some cases to slip through the cracks. If you are upset by the way your case is being handled by your current law firm, please come and see us for a free second opinion.
It’s possible that switching your lawyer and allowing us to represent you is in your best interest. However, our main objective is to provide an honest assessment of your case and let you decide on the best course of action, which is why we never charge for these meetings. Simply give us a call if you’d like to take advantage of a free second opinion on your accident claim.
Representation from an Experienced Store Accident Injury Attorney
The law allows you to sue a negligent party if you’ve had an accident on their property. But the legal process can be intimidating if you don’t have expert knowledge of the state’s premises liability laws. That’s why it’s important to meet with a personal injury lawyer that can advise you on the steps you should take.
The attorneys of Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience with lawsuits against major retailers, including department stores throughout the state of California. We are ready for the challenge of fighting for you and the compensation you are entitled to. No matter how long it takes to bring you justice, you will never pay us for the cost of representing you, since Bloomingdale’s covers all legal fees as a part of your settlement award. In addition, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee to make sure you walk away without spending a penny in the event we don’t win your case.
We are available to take your call 24/7, including weekends and holidays, so contact us any time to schedule a free case evaluation.
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