Falling Store Display Injury Lawyer

Displays can be seen inside and outside of any store, and there’s no shortage of forms they can take. Hanging displays are especially popular as they can be placed away from customer traffic, while being high enough to catch people’s eyes from a distance. We never give these signs and ads any thought beyond letting us know about specials, promotions, or new products. But these items can be dangerous if they are not properly secured, and as a result, end up falling on someone. Another danger involves tall and highly stacked displays, which can be standing signs or products that are stacked together on top of pallets. When these displays are top-heavy, they can eventually fall over and hit an unsuspecting victim.

Were you or someone you know injured by a falling display at a supermarket, big box store, shopping mall, or some other type of store? In that case, please take some to learn about your rights and legal options from one of our attorneys. You may be owed monetary damages from the store, but you must take action right away to recover your repayment. Contact Normandie Law Firm and speak to a display at store fell on me injury lawyer.

Falling Store Display Accidents

Most of us take it for granted that the displays we see in stores are secure and structurally sound. Unfortunately, incidents of people harmed by a falling banner, advertisement, or another type of store display are surprisingly common. Most of these accidents are completely preventable, meaning the store could have taken reasonable steps to prevent the possibility of an accident. Take commercial digital signage displays, for example, which are essentially flat-screen TVs that are made for commercial purposes. These are typically hung all throughout the store, and it’s essential that they are properly secured to the surface they’re hanging from. If one of these large monitors falls off and hits someone, it’s likely to cause devastating injuries.

Another way customers can be injured is from display lighting, which is very common in places like clothing shops, shoe stores, and electronics retailers. These do not advertise a product or promotion, but they enhance the atmosphere and draw attention to certain items or areas of the store. If any of these lights fall on to someone, they are likely to cause serious burns on the skin. Electrical shock can also occur if the victim comes into contact with an exposed wire or piece of metal. This can cause a host of serious injuries, including muscle weakness, vision and/or hearing loss, respiratory distress, and even heart failure.

Finally, let’s talk about store displays that are stacked on top of a pallet. These can include boxes or cases of a particular item, or products that can be stacked together, like sacks of flour, cat litter, etc. The method of stacking is essential to the structural integrity of the entire unit. If the items are stacked unevenly or too high, or there are heavier items at the top, the display can easily topple over. Even if one or two items fall from the top instead of the entire display falling over, those items can still cause serious harm depending on their size and weight.

In the next section, we will go into more detail regarding the types of injuries you can sustain from a falling store display.

Most Common Injuries associated with Falling Store Displays

The list of injuries you can suffer due to a falling store display is entirely too lengthy for us to mention all of them here. Keep in mind, these accidents can do much more than strike someone on their head or another part of the body. Depending on the force of the object as it falls, the victim may slip and fall to the ground / floor. This type of accident is extremely serious, as you are basically experiencing two types of accidents at the same time.

To give you an idea of just how serious these cases are, here are some of the most common injuries we see with falling store displays:

• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury
• Damage to the neck and spinal cord
• Broken nose / facial bones
• Dislocated jaw
• Permanent scarring
• Shattered or dislocated kneecap
• Hip / pelvic fracture
• Nerve damage
• Internal bleeding in the organs
• Fractured shoulder / clavicle
• Rib fracture
• Paralysis or loss of function in the limbs
• Death

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the injuries that are caused by a store display. Whether you’ve been harmed by a falling lighting display, falling banner, or digital screen, our lawyers have the experience you need in a compensation claim against the store. Call us today and schedule a free case review.
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Can I Sue the Store for my Accident?

Yes, you can sue for a falling display accident if the store failed in their duty of care to you as a valid guest or visitor on the premises. This can mean a lot of things when it comes to store displays, but essentially, the business must take all reasonable measures to ensure that the display is safe and secure. The following actions are examples of a store’s failure to make a display as safe as possible:

• Not following manufacturer’s instructions for installing displays (like LCD monitors)
• Using insufficient or defective hardware to install displays
• Securing displays on weak / insufficient surfaces
• Failing to stack items in a manner that prevents them from falling over
• Placing floor / ground displays in tight or crowded spaces, where people keep bumping into them, thereby increasing the risk of them falling over.
• Failing to inspect the displays on a regular basis to ensure that they aren’t in danger of falling off.

These, and many other acts of negligence, can make the store responsible for your injuries. However, businesses are not in the habit of admitting liability and making you fair offers for your financial and emotional damages. That’s where we can be of help, with our many years of experience in personal injury lawsuits. Our lawyers will take immediate action to recover your damages and ensure that you are fairly compensated by the responsible party.

Damages in a Falling Store Display Accident

The damages that apply to your case will depend on the financial and emotional costs associated with your accident. Another critical factor is whether you are filing a personal injury claim (for your own injuries) or a wrongful death lawsuit (on behalf of your deceased family member). Possible damages in a falling display accident case include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of expected savings due to your loved one’s death
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral costs
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional distress from mental health issues like PTSD
• Property damage
• Legal fees

One of our attorneys can help you determine which damages apply to your case and calculate the right amount to ask for. This is easier for economic damages like medical expenses, but it’s much more challenging for categories like emotional distress. To ensure that you receive maximum payment for your losses, please come and see us for a free consultation.

Average Case Value for a Falling Display Lawsuit

Frankly, there’s no way to provide an average value for these cases, due to the fact that falling store displays cause such a wide variety of injuries. But if we look at settlements for traumatic brain injury (TBI), we can find many cases with values of $1 million or more. Similar values can be found for lawsuits involving neck and spinal cord damage, going all the way up to $4 million or more if there are life-long complications. However, case values may be lower for injuries such as broken bones and fractures, since these are not as serious as TBI and spinal cord injury. Still, the totality of your medical treatments, rehabilitative services, lost wages, etc., may be worth around $300,000 or more.

As you can see, there is great variation is what these cases are worth. If you’re interested in learning the value of your own claim, please rely on the expertise of one of our attorneys.

How long does it take to Settle these Cases?

The amount of time it takes to settle these cases depends on many factors, including the degree of your injuries, the amount of compensation you are owed, and the other side’s cooperation in negotiating a fair settlement. On our end, we try to resolve all cases within 6 to 8 months of submitting the demand letter for your damages. But it’s likely that we will have to negotiate back and forth with the insurance company, especially if you have serious injuries that require long-term care. Thus, we are upfront in letting clients know that it can take 12 to 18 months before they receive their payment. If your case cannot be settled with the insurance company, we will have to file a lawsuit. Once that happens, the settlement process can take two years or longer.

Statute of Limitations for a Falling Store Display Injury Case

Lawsuits for accidents involving a falling store display must be filed within two years from the date of the incident. Certain injuries will not appear until a later date, and in that case, you have two years from the discovery of the injury to file a lawsuit. In you are filing for wrongful death compensation, your time limit is two years from the date of your loved one’s passing. It is extremely rare for the courts to grant an extension once you are past the statute of limitations. To make sure your lawsuit is filed on time, call us right away to get started on a falling store display injury claim.

Free Second Opinion from the Lawyers of Normandie

Do you have an active lawsuit against a store, but feel like nothing is being done on your case? Are you having major disagreements with your lawyer about important issues in your case? Is there a lack of communication from your attorney, no matter how many times you call or email them? Maybe you’ve thought about changing lawyers, but you’re not sure if this is the right thing to do.

You can get answers to all these questions, and more, during a free second opinion with one of our lawyers. Depending on their assessment, you may decide to transfer your case to our firm and continue your lawsuit with one of our attorneys. Not only will we take care of the entire transfer process, but we will do it at no cost to you. But if you choose to keep your current lawyer, there is still no fee for the consultation, so you have nothing to lose. If you’re not happy with your current lawyer, please take a moment to schedule a free second opinion at our office.

Speak to a Premises Liability Lawsuit Attorney

Considering the number of people that go in and out of stores on a daily basis, there’s no denying the heightened duty of care that owners have to fix or remove hazardous conditions on their property. These conditions include unstable or improperly secured store displays, but sadly, many stores fail to take precautions that can help prevent an accident. Even worse, many of these businesses deny responsibility and often blame the victim for being careless or intentionally causing their own injuries.

Thus, it’s important to have an advocate by your side from the very beginning. Our attorneys have been handling commercial property accident cases for many years, and we are confident in our ability to win your case. That’s why we are happy to offer free legal services for the entire duration of your case, as a promise under our Zero fee guarantee. The only way we get paid is by winning your case and recovering the compensation you deserve.

We look forward to advising you and fighting for your rights if you were injured by a falling store display. Give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience.

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