Tractor Supply Co. Accident Injury Lawyer

Tractor Supply Co. is a chain of stores that sell a wide variety of agriculture, home improvement, pet supply, and garden products, along with a vast selection of live birds. Currently, there are 76 Tractor Supply locations in California, with plans for more locations in the near future. The store is known for their plain, beige exterior and warehouse-like atmosphere that welcomes people, as well as their “friendly and leashed” pets.

Due to the vast size of these stores and the products they sell, the likelihood of an accident is higher than at most other retailers. Under California’s law of premises liability, stores have a duty of care to their guests and visitors, meaning they must take all reasonable precautions to prevent the possibility of an accident. When business owners (or their employees) create a hazard or fail to resolve a potentially dangerous condition, they are responsible if someone is harmed on store property.

If you or your loved one had an accident at a Tractor Supply store, please take some time to learn about your rights and legal options. Whether you are the injury victim or lost someone to an accident at the store, compensation may be available to help with the losses you’ve suffered. The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are here for you every step of the way. We will advise you of your legal rights and fight tirelessly for the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation with a Tractor Supply Co. accident injury lawyer, contact us at your earliest convenience.

Why do Accidents Happen at Tractor Supply?

Accidents happen for all sorts of reasons at Tractor Supply, though most of them could have been prevented with basic measures, like routine cleaning and monitoring of the premises. This is particularly important with vast, warehouse-type stores like Tractor Supply. These stores contain heavy machinery, huge bags of animal feed, construction materials, and other potentially dangerous objects. Accidents can also happen from spills on the floor, merchandise falling off of shelves, and animal bites from chickens and other live birds that are sold at these locations.

Ultimately, it’s the store’s responsibility to look out for hazardous situations and resolve them before they can cause someone to be injured. If there is a problem that can’t be addressed right away, there should be signs to alert people to a dangerous condition. In addition, special care must be taken to protect people from barnyard birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys – all of which are sold at Tractor Supply. These animals may carry harmful germs that can cause infection, and even death. Secure fencing / cages and safe handling practices of live birds are essential at these stores.

When store owners and employees fail to take the necessary measures, there is a heightened risk that someone will be harmed from one of the following accidents:

• Slip and fall
• Trip and fall
• Falling objects
• Assault and battery, including employee assault on customer
• Parking lot accidents
• Animal bites / attacks
• Workplace injuries

Any one of these accidents can be expensive to recover from. If you have severe injuries, you may be left with lifelong health issues that compromise your ability to work or perform basic tasks. As a victim of another party’s negligence, you have the right to demand monetary compensation.

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Customer Injuries from a Tractor Supply Co. Accident

Injuries from an accident at Tractor Supply can take place in many forms. Below is a list of the most common injuries that you can sustain due to an act of negligence at one of these stores:

• Head injuries – traumatic brain injury, concussion, skull fracture
• Broken bones – sternum, ribs, collarbone, tailbone, nose, cheekbones, femur / fibula, etc.
• Fractures to the hip, pelvis, ankles, shoulder, wrists, and hands
• Deep cuts and puncture marks from animal attacks
• Permanent scarring and keloids (continual growth of scar tissues after the wound has healed)
• Knee injuries – ACL / MCL tear, patellar (kneecap) fracture
• Neck / back injuries – whiplash, herniated disc, sprain or strain of the lumbar spine, spinal cord damage.
• Loss of function – paralysis, nerve damage, paraplegia, quadriplegia

While not as common, death is a possible consequence of an accident Tractor Supply Co. Hip fractures, for example, are a leading cause of death among patients that are 65 or older. Spinal cord damage is another injury that’s associated with high mortality rates. According to the World Health Organization, “People with spinal cord injury are 2 to 5 times more likely to die prematurely than people without SCI.”

Immediate medical attention is the best way to minimize long-term complications from an accident, so please don’t wait to go to a hospital. After you’ve been treated, please reach out to us to learn about the legal actions that are available to you.

What if I was Injured by a Customer’s Pet?

Tractor Supply allows customers to bring leashed pets to their stores, including exotic pets like llamas and parrots. Even if an animal has no previous history of aggression, it’s possible that they can lash out at someone due to anxiety or fear. So, what happens if you are bitten, knocked to the ground, or injured in some other way by someone’s pet while you’re at a Tractor Supply?

In California, owners are responsible for any injuries caused by their pet, even if their pet was just “being friendly” or they were startled or spooked in some way. There are a few exceptions to this rule:

• You provoked the animal by inflicting pain, attacking the owner, or committing some other act where it was reasonable that the animal acted to defend itself or its owner.
• You were performing a paid service on the animal – for example, grooming, veterinary care, and dog walking.
• You are injured by your employer’s pet at your workplace. Because the injury occurred during the course of your job duties, you would have to seek recourse through a workers’ compensation claim rather than a personal injury lawsuit.

As you can see, determining who is responsible for a dog bite or animal attack incident can be quite complicated. Contacting an attorney and having your case investigated as soon as possible is the best way to handle these situations.

Can I Sue Tractor Supply for my Injuries?

In order to sue Tractor Supply for your injuries, you will need to prove that they are liable for your accident. This means one of two things:

• The property owner (or those acting on their behalf) caused a dangerous situation that caused you to be injured on the premises.
• There was a hazardous condition on their property that the business failed to resolve, though they knew about the hazard or should have known about it.

The majority of accidents are caused by hazards that are not repaired or removed right away. These include conditions that the owner / employees would have known about had they taken reasonable measures to clean, inspect, and maintain the property. As an example, a faulty pipe is slowly leaking water onto the sidewalk that’s outside the store. Over time, the leak creates a puddle, which forms into an ice patch one morning. If someone passing by slips on the ice, the store may be liable for their injuries under California’s law of premises liability.

Another legal concept that may apply to your case is vicarious liability, meaning an employer may be responsible for an employee’s negligence or reckless conduct. This makes sense when it comes to a major retailer, since the owner is hiring people to manage and run the store on their behalf. Thus, if an employee is negligent in their duty and forgets to take care of something that leads to an accident, the owner is responsible for the victim’s injuries. The same principle applies if you are assaulted by a Tractor Supply Co. employee. Though Tractor Supply is not the actual perpetrator, they are responsible for wrongful acts committed by their employees within the scope of employment.

There’s a lot more we can say on this subject, but liability is a complicated concept that you should discuss with an experienced attorney. For a consultation on your rights and legal options, please feel free to give us a call.

Worker’s Compensation for Injured Workers

Employee injuries are a very common occurrence at Tractor Supply stores, and for workers, they are entitled to compensation whether or not an act of negligence was the root cause of their accident. As soon as you are injured, make sure to notify your supervisor, who will initiate a worker’s compensation claim on your behalf. This is a fairly straightforward process in theory, but unjust denials of workers’ compensation claims are quite common.

As an injured employee, you shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to receive the benefits you deserve. If you need representation in a workers’ compensation claim, our lawyers are here for you. Contact us right away to speak with a California worker’s compensation attorney.

What can I Receive if I Win my Lawsuit?

A settlement from a personal injury lawsuit includes economic and non-economic damages, which are meant to reimburse you for the harm you’ve suffered. One of our lawyers can go over the damages you are entitled to, but injured victims normally receive:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income for missed time at work
• Lost paid time off (sick / vacations days) and other work benefits
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage
• Legal fees

Wrongful death lawsuits are another type of legal action that can be filed against Tractor Supply Co. If you lost a family member of spouse to an accident that was caused by the store’s negligence, you may be eligible for the following:

• Funeral expenses
• Cost of medical treatments up until the date of death
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of expected income / benefits
• Legal fees

During a free consultation, we can explain each of these damages to you and the legal strategies we will use to maximize your payment. Please take a moment to contact us and schedule a time to meet with one of our attorneys.

Average Case Value of a Tractor Supply Co. Accident Claim

The type of accident you’ve had, the severity of your injuries, and the level of negligence that led to your accident are just some of the factors that will determine how much you can receive from a successful lawsuit. That’s why it’s impossible to provide an average settlement value for these cases. At best, we would say that case values may fall within the range of $15,000 to over $2 million. We know this is a very wide range, but it goes to show you how case values are individual to each claimant. Speaking with an attorney is the best way to figure out what you are entitled to from an accident claim.

How long does it take to Settle a Lawsuit against Tractor Supply?

Settling an injury case won’t happen overnight, but it’s always our goal to recover your payment as soon as possible. From start to finish, the case resolution process can take anywhere from 30 days to several years. Ideally, we can negotiate a settlement with Tractor Supply’s insurance company and bring you your payment within 6 to 8 months. However, accident claims involving serious injuries or wrongful death usually take longer – around 12 months to a year and a half in most cases. If your claim progresses to a lawsuit, 2 or more years may be needed in order to achieve a fair settlement award.

Is there a Time Limit to Sue for an Accident?

Yes, there is a deadline for personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits in California, which is known as the statute of limitations. This period is two years in most cases, beginning from the date of your accident or the death of your loved one. Depending on your personal circumstances, your statute of limitations may be longer. For example, if you were a minor at the time of the accident, you have two years from the date you turn 18 to file a lawsuit against Tractor Supply. It’s essential to verify the filing deadline for your case, as the courts rarely allow more time if you are past the statute of limitations. That means you will permanently lose the right to sue the company, even if you have a strong case. To avoid this fate and claim the damages you are entitled to, contact us to get started on the legal process.

Help – I need a Second Opinion from another Lawyer!

Unfortunately, it’s not always a perfect match when you hire a lawyer to represent you. Of course, disagreements can happen due to personality issues, but sometimes, there are more serious problems that can hurt your case in the long run. That’s why you should never hesitate to get a second opinion if you have concerns about your case. Our law firm is happy to offer you a second opinion consultation with one of our legal experts. Based on their recommendations, you may decide that switching your lawyer is the best course of action. Or, you may choose to stay with your lawyer, which is completely up to you. Either way, you will not be charged for a second opinion consultation. Simply give us a call to schedule a second opinion on your active Tractor Supply Co. injury claim.

The Accident Injury Lawyers of Normandie

An unexpected accident can lead to all sorts of problems that will affect you for the rest of your life. When these consequences are caused by another party’s negligence, you have the right to demand compensation for the harm you’ve suffered. That’s the principle behind everything we do here at Normandie Law Firm.

Our attorneys have many years of experience in the recovery of personal injury and wrongful death settlements. We can do the same for you, so please take the chance of reaching out to us at your earliest convenience. Your initial consultation is free, and so are the rest of our services. The Zero fee guarantee ensures that you won’t be responsible for any legal fees. Our bills are paid by Tractor Supply as a part of your settlement award, meaning we don’t make a cent unless you do.

Contact our law firm to speak with a Tractor Supply Co. accident injury attorney.

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