Whether you’re an arts and crafts enthusiast or need supplies for your child’s school project, chances are that you’ll find what you need at Hobby Lobby. This popular chain of arts and crafts stores can be found in just about every state. Most of their stores are located in California, with 65 locations in total as of January 2023.
While it’s great to have such an expansive inventory of products in one store, constant cleaning, maintenance, and repairs are needed in order to keep customers safe while they’re on the premises. Stores that are lax in their duty of care may have items strewn all over the floor, overflowing shelves, sticky or slippery floors, and many other hazards that can lead to an accident.
Have you suffered from an accident on the property of a Hobby Lobby store due to a condition that the store failed to take care of? The accident injury attorneys of Normandie are here to advise you of your rights and legal options, which may include a claim for monetary compensation. Here are some of the accident claims we can assist you with:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Falling objects – store displays, items on shelves, light fixtures, signs, etc.
- Injuries in the parking lot – car collision, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall / trip and fall.
- Assault and battery / sexual assault
- Public bathroom injuries from slippery floors, leaking toilets and sinks, defective / improperly installed grab bars.
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Can I Sue Hobby Lobby for an Injury at One of Their Stores?
If your accident was the result of a careless or reckless act by Hobby Lobby or one of their employees, you may have grounds to sue the store for monetary damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Essentially, you would have to prove that the store was negligent in their duty of care to you while you were on the premises. This requirement is based on the law of premises liability, which requires property owners to:
- Maintain the condition of their property so that it is reasonably safe.
- Warn guests and visitors of dangerous conditions that cannot be fixed right away.
Let’s say, for example, there was a sticky substance on the floor due to a customer dropping a bottle of adhesive. The store is extremely busy, and the substance is not something that can be removed immediately, like spilled water. No matter how busy they are, store employees are responsible for putting up barriers and signs to keep people away from that area. If you end up having a slip and fall accident from stepping on the substance, you would have the right to sue the store for your injuries.
However, responsibility for an accident can be quite difficult to establish, depending on the complexity of your accident. In some cases, more than one party may be liable for an accident, which is common with car crashes and assault and battery incidents. That’s why it’s essential to consult a lawyer with experience in store accident injury claims. Contact our office for a free case review if you’ve been injured at a Hobby Lobby store.
What to Do if You’ve had an Accident at Hobby Lobby
We understand the desire to brush off an accident and go straight home instead of seeking medical attention at a hospital. While it’s embarrassing to have an accident in public, please make sure to take the following steps if you’ve been injured at a Hobby Lobby:
- Report the accident to a manager at the store, who will fill out an incident report to document your accident.
- Make sure to obtain a copy of the report and take photos of the accident scene, as well as your injuries.
- Talk to witnesses that saw your accident and ask for a written statement or their contact information.
- Get to a hospital so that you have medical records to support your claim for compensation. This is extremely important, as waiting to see a doctor can be used against you by Hobby Lobby’s insurance company.
- If an insurance agent contacts you, don’t give them a recorded statement or agree to talk about your accident. It’s very easy to make statements that are damaging to your case, which is precisely why these agents are so eager to speak with you.
- As soon as possible, seek legal advice from a personal injury attorney, who can help you with the claims process and ensure that you receive maximum payment from the insurance company.
Compensable Injuries from a Lawsuit against Hobby Lobby
From an injury claim against the store, you can be compensated for the cost of treating your injuries, which may be physical or emotional in nature. In addition, you can seek damages for your lost wages, level of pain and suffering, and various long term complications resulting from the harm you’ve suffered. Compensable injuries from an accident at a Hobby Lobby store include:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Bruised or ruptured internal organs
- Head injuries – skull fracture, concussion, traumatic brain injury
- Neck and back injuries – spinal cord damage, whiplash, herniated disc
- Permanent scars
- Disfigurement
- Nerve damage, resulting in paralysis, muscle weakness, chronic pain, and other lifelong complications
- Emotional trauma – anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, etc.
Hobby Lobby Accident Claim Settlement Values
How much you can receive from a lawsuit against Hobby Lobby mainly depends on your injuries and their impact on various aspects of your life. However, we also have to consider the level of negligence by Hobby Lobby, and whether it was especially harmful or outrageous.
Based on our previous settlements and verdicts, cases against major retailers are typically valued at around $25,000 to $3.5 million. However, these are only estimates that may not reflect the amount you can recover from a Hobby Lobby accident claim. Our lawyers can help you determine a reasonable amount to ask for if you are interested in pursuing an injury case. Just give us a call and schedule a time to meet with one of our attorneys.
Statute of Limitations to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The statute of limitations, or amount of time that you are given to take legal action, depends on the type of legal action you are filing. In general, you have two years to sue a negligent property owner, such as a homeowner or private business. The clock starts ticking from the day of your accident, so it’s important to call a lawyer right away and start taking action towards an injury claim. If you miss the two-year deadline, you will most likely be barred from suing Hobby Lobby, even if it’s clear that they are responsible for your accident.
How Long Do These Cases Take to Settle?
When we start the legal process on behalf of a client, our goal is to negotiate a fair settlement and recover their payment within 6 to 8 months. Depending on the circumstances, the settlement process may take as little as 30 days. On the other hand, some cases – especially those with serious injuries – can take over one year before a settlement is reached. In these situations, we may need to file a lawsuit and prepare for the possibility of taking your case to trial. Most cases are settled before the trial date, but if we need to rely on a jury’s verdict, the process can take 2 or more years from start to finish.
Free Second Opinion
Second opinions are usually associated with doctors, but many people with legal cases can benefit from a second opinion with another attorney. Our lawyers will be happy to meet with you if you have questions or concerns about an active Hobby Lobby accident claim. Some people come to us in order to verify that their attorney is giving them the correct advice. But others are scared and frustrated about the lack of progress in their case, or red flags that indicate that their attorney is incompetent.
Our legal experts are available to meet with you, no matter the issue. We will offer advice based on our many years of experience with personal injury lawsuits, but there is no pressure to act on any of our recommendations. Since this is a completely free service, we hope you’ll take a moment to contact us and schedule a second opinion consultation.
Take Advantage of the Zero Fee Guarantee
When you are struggling to recover from an accident, taking care of your health should be your top priority. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done when the bills are piling up, and you’re wondering how you will make ends meet. That’s why it’s important to retain an experienced attorney, who can fight for every penny of the settlement you deserve. Having said that, most accident victims cannot set aside the funds to hire an attorney.
You won’t have to worry about that with the lawyers of Normandie, as we operate under the Zero Fee Guarantee. Instead of charging you for our expenses, we charge Hobby Lobby for the cost of representing you. Since our payment is included with your settlement award, the only way we get paid is by winning your case.
There is nothing to lose by giving us a call and taking some time to learn about your rights and legal options. To take advantage of our free legal services, contact us anytime to schedule a free consultation.
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