Slip and fall accidents can happen on any dangerous premises, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
When you venture onto a Bed, Bath, and Beyond property, you may be in search of a throw pillow, lamp, or another home accessory. If those who oversee the property are not properly looking out for the safety of customers, employees, and others who enter the property, then you may leave the Bed, Bath, and Beyond with an injury. If this is the case for you or a loved one, then you may hire an injury lawyer for slip and fall accidents at Bed, Bath, and Beyond to help you pursue compensation.
For your free consultation, give Ben Crump Law, PLLC a call at (855) 933-4005. We work on a contingency fee basis so we can get started on your potential case immediately.
Potential Hazards at a Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Bed, Bath, and Beyond’s 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report details several responsibilities that the company has. Some of these duties relate to:
- Product safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Community impact
- Sustainable practice
- Corporate governance
One important responsibility that the report details is “workplace health and safety”. This category may pertain to you, as even if you are not an employee. The safety of any given Bed, Bath, and Beyond store (the “workplace”) could be the root of an injury to you or a loved one.
Simply put, every premises must be safe from foreseeable hazards. Bed, Bath, and Beyond is no exception to this rule, and there are several specific dangers that may be present in a Bed, Bath, and Beyond store or on outdoor portions of its property. Some of
those dangers may include:
- Heavy items falling from shelves
- Spilled liquids on the floors, which could cause a slip and fall
- Products or other clutter in the walkways, which may be a tripping hazard
- Exposed, live electrical components
- Sharp products or store components being exposed
- Leaks in the roof, which could cause the buildup of slipping hazards
- Ice, snow, or water in outdoor walkways or entryways
Bed, Bath, and Beyond could also be responsible for any acts by employees that result in harm to you or a loved one. Whether such acts are intentional or not, the employee and store could be responsible for compensating your losses.
The Cost of Falls Can Be Great
Suffering a trip and fall or trip and fall accident could cause injuries with lasting effects. Some injuries that may result from a fall include:
- Spinal cord injury, which Mayo Clinic notes could cause permanent health issues
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Broken bones in your arms or hands
- Broken hip
- Broken or otherwise injured tailbone
- Harm to your organs
- Internal bleeding
You could be affected in numerous ways by an injury suffered at a Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The extent to which your injury interferes with your quality of life could depend on the type and severity of the injury itself. The consequences of your injury may be:
- Physical
- Psychological
- Financial
- Emotional
You could be required to miss a significant period of work, or may not be able to work again. You may have to change professions to accommodate physical or cognitive limitations or scale back your hours for the same reasons. You may experience changes in your personality, mood, and mental function which could also diminish your quality of life.
You may begin to pursue compensation for your losses, and you can choose to hire an injury lawyer for a slip and fall accident at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
A Lawyer Can Handle Your Case
You may be able to collect compensation for a slip and fall injury or another type of injury that you suffered on a Bed, Bath, and Beyond property. A lawyer can handle every aspect of your case within their power, whether you are seeking awards through an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Some duties that your lawyer may perform are:
- Investigating your accident
- Photographing the scene of the accident
- Consulting experts in premises liability
- Interviewing witnesses
- Documenting your injuries
- Calculating your losses
- Filing your lawsuit or claim
- Handling communications with insurance agents and other lawyers
- Negotiating a settlement
- Completing a trial when necessary
Your lawyer can also protect your rights and look out for your interests. Your lawyer may only receive pay for their representation if they secure a settlement or judgment for you, so their goal is to win for you.
If your lawyer does obtain compensation, then you may be covered for:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Physical and psychological therapy
- Other fall-related losses
You may speak with the firm for a better idea of how they may help you.
Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC Today
Suffering a slip and fall injury may put you out of work and impose several other losses. A lawyer can review your case and provide a strategy for pursuing any compensation that you deserve while also protecting you from further harm.
Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today at (855) 933-4005 for a free consultation.
