Lowe’s is one of the world’s largest chain stores filled with retail home improvement merchandise and appliances, making that “DIY” project you have been wanting to do finally possible. But, as you walk down its isles, there are many hazards that could cause injury to you or your loved ones. For example, merchandise could fall on your head, or you could suddenly slip and fall on sawdust, water, or any other hazard that should have been and was not properly cleaned up and made safe. In this unfortunate situation, our Fort Lauderdale slip and fall attorney understands that people often fail to realize that they have legal rights to sue under Florida law. Under Florida law, the owner of a property is responsible for maintaining a premise or property in a reasonable condition free of hazards. Accident victims can sue Lowe’s under a theory of negligence defined in Florida Statute 768.0755.
Florida law requires proving four elements:
The law states that if a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. Constructive knowledge may be proven by circumstantial evidence showing that:
There are many potential hazards that could cause injury while being at Lowe’s. A few examples of these potential injuries could be caused by:
As a result of being injured by Lowe’s negligence, it is likely that you will have serious concerns as to costly medical treatment that follows those injuries. Injuries we typically see after cases like this are:
Below are some examples from actual premises liability lawsuits that were filed against Lowe’s.
If you have become injured in a Lowe’s store,THE FIRST STEP IN RECEIVING THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE IS PICKING UP THE PHONE ANDCALLING WORKMAN INJURY LAW AT 954.361.3997 AT NO COST. Do not allow a store employee try to convince you that the store is not liable for your injuries and never sign a release form that exonerates Lowe’s, or any hardware store for negligence. Make sure to file a Lowes incident report, and if there were witnesses to your accident, make sure to collect contact information. It is also important that you document and take photos and videos of both the scene of your accident and of the injuries you sustained.
Here at Workman Injury Law, we will evaluate your case, assist in getting you the treatment you need, gather evidence, and establish liability. We treat your case with the personalized attention it deserves, and continuously fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Our goal is to make the recovery process go as smoothly as possibly while you treat for injuries. Upon full treatment, we will send out a demand letter to the insurance company for the store and negotiation on your behalf. If we are unable to agree upon a fair settlement, we will file a lawsuit to help you get compensated. We will fight for you to get maximum compensation for the following:
At Workman Injury Law, our job is to fight for you to get the compensation you deserve and help you get back on your feet. We only represent injured individuals, and we will stand by your side every step of the way. Attorney Devon Workman has handled hundreds of premise liability cases and knows what is needed to get you the best possible settlement. If you have become injured in a Lowe’s store, call 954.361.3997 or fill out our online contact form to speak with Florida personal injury lawyer Devon Workman at no cost.
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