If you have been injured in an accident at a superstore, you probably would prefer to settle your personal injury claim against the retail giant rather than have to fight their legal team in court. However, you need to know that settling a claim is not as easy as it might sound.
In order to settle a claim, you have to prove that you have enough evidence to win a claim against the defendant in court. This might include having sufficient evidence to support your injuries, such as photographs, medical records, work records, and witness testimony.
You should not attempt to settle a personal injury claim on your own. Some megastores have its own subsidiary to handle any personal injury claims. Claims Management, Inc. acts like a third-party adjuster to handle any personal injury claims filed against the megastore.
You need to make sure you have an experienced attorney working for you and helping you get the compensation you deserve after an injury.
Evidence To Support Your Claim
To support your personal injury claim, you need to have evidence to support your claim. Here are some different kinds of evidence that might be beneficial to you:
- Photographs
- Medical records
- Medical bills
- Proof of lost wages and missed work
- Testimony from witnesses who saw the accident
- Testimony from medical experts, family, friends, and co-workers
All of these different kinds of evidence can prove that your damages deserve compensation and that they resulted from the negligence or wrongdoing of the superstore and its employees. You will be required to give a deposition.
During that time, you will respond to questions from their attorneys. Questions will discuss your personal background, your work history, your medical history, and details about your injury, how you were injured, how the accident took place, and the medical care that you have been receiving as well as your prognosis.
The other party might try to claim that you were at fault for your injuries or that they did not result from your store accident. Instead, they might allege that they are the result of pre-existing conditions or because of a previous injury that had not properly healed.
For those reasons, you will need depositions and possibly testimony from your medical providers. You will also need to provide medical records that refute those claims. The more witnesses that you have supporting your claim, the better your odds at a successful settlement.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have suffered an injury because of an accident or because of the negligence of the employees or representatives, you should consult with a personal injury attorney.
Working on a contingency basis so they don't get paid until you get money, you have no out of pocket expenses and there is nothing to lose. Because a statute of limitations does apply, you should consult with a lawyer right away. Time is of the essence. Schedule a free case evaluation today.
Additional Resources
- How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim Against Walmart*
- How to File a Slip and Fall Claim Against Walmart*
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Wal-Mart, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
