Jacksonville Wal-Mart Receives New Trial After Slip and Fall Accident

When corporate negligence causes a victim to slip and fall, two of the biggest consequences are typically medical expenses and lost income from the inability to work. Valerie D. sustained extensive injuries after an unfortunate slip and fall accident in a Jacksonville Wal-Mart caused irreversible damage to her shoulder. In January 2013, a Duval County Circuit Court jury awarded her $800,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. Unfortunately, Wal-Mart used new evidence relating to Ms. D’s medical history to get the judge to set aside the verdict and order a retrial.

Large retail corporations have extensive resources and will typically claim the injured person was at fault for any accident. However, businesses who wish to profit from a customer’s patronage must take necessary precautions to provide a safe shopping experience.

In this case, Wal-Mart believes D’s prior injury negates her claim—but that is not necessarily true. If this victim just went through shoulder surgery, the fact that she was still recovering from the procedure could mean that Wal-Mart’s negligence conceivably exacerbated the injury. This is a very unusual outcome, as most courts will not grant a new trial.

Corporate profits afford big box retailers teams of attorneys and investigators to protect and defend their interests. If you are to recover any kind of damages for your injuries, you need an equally aggressive legal representative on your side. Since 1979, our firm has helped people throughout the Sunshine State hold businesses accountable for their negligence. Contact our firm at (800) 383-7853 today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation at one of our office locations.