Walmart Accidents

Frequent Accidents at Walmart

Some of the most common types of accidents at Walmart in Florida include slip and falls on water or other liquid substances, trip and falls on debris or broken flooring inside the store as well as potholes in the parking lot, broken shelving resulting in lacerations, falling products at Walmart improperly stored resulting in head injuries, shopping cart accidents as well as Walmart tractor trailer crashes and delivery truck car accidents. For ease of reference we have compiled a detailed list of some recent lawsuits filed throughout Florida in 2024 against Walmart.

• Trip & Fall – Obstructed Aisle – Walmart (West Palm Beach): Plaintiff, Jacolby Jackson, filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court against Walmart for personal injuries following a trip and fall accident inside the store at 4225 45th Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. In sum, Plaintiff allegedly tripped and fell over an unattended pallet left in an aisle. No accompanying warnings were allegedly present to inform unsuspecting customers of the unexpected condition which caused or contributed to the fall. Plaintiff further alleges Walmart was negligent in failing to inspect the premises for hazardous conditions, failing to warn customers of the unaccompanied trip hazard below their line of sight, failing to maintain the premises in a safe condition among other things. As a result of Walmart’s alleged negligence, Plaintiff sustained personal injuries, out of pocket medical damages, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life in excess of $50,000. 
• Parking Lot Fall Accident at Walmart (Palm Harbor): Plaintiff was hurt at Walmart in Palm Harbor, Florida in October of 2022 when she allegedly tripped in a hole in a handicapped parking space in the store’s parking lot. She subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against the store and its employees in November of 2024 in Pinellas County Circuit Court for failing to inspect the parking lot, parking spaces and walkways for hazards. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $50,000 for personal injuries, disability, disfigurement, permanent scarring, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, among other things. 
• Slip & Fall Walmart Accident – Debris (Lake Worth): Plaintiff, Genya Abugov, filed a lawsuit against Walmart in in Palm Beach County Circuit Court in November 2024 for personal injuries following a slip and fall accident inside the store at 6177 Jog Road in Lake Worth, Florida. According to the Complaint, Plaintiff slipped and fell on an unidentified “foreign substance” on the floor. Plaintiff further alleges at a minimum Walmart had constructive notice of the hazardous condition insomuch as it existed a long period of time before the fall accident. Plaintiff also claims Walmart breached its duty to maintain a safe premises and to warn customers of dangers it created and/or knew about, which it did not do. As a result of Walmart’s alleged negligence, Plaintiff suffered injuries that resulted in substantial damages in excess of the jurisdictional limits. 
• Trip & Fall – Broken Display – Walmart (West Palm Beach): Plaintiff, S. Paul, alleges in her recent  Complaint against Walmart that she suddenly tripped and fell to the ground  on a “loose sign protruding from a display” at the store located at 4375 Belvedere Rd., in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plaintiff sustained serious/permanent personal injuries from the fall and claims she would not have sustained these damages but for Walmart’s negligence in maintaining the store including failure to secure the sign properly. Damages for injuries, out of pocket medical expenses, pain/suffering and other things are alleged in excess of $50,000.
• Trip & Fall Accident Over Raised Parking Lot Drain – Walmart (West Palm Beach): Plaintiff, J. Cruz, recently filed a lawsuit against Walmart for injuries from a trip and fall accident in the parking lot of the store in May of 2023 at 9990 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plaintiff alleges in the Complaint she tripped over a “raised asphalt drain” in the parking lot that was hidden or unobservable thereby causing her fall. Plaintiff further alleges Walmart was negligent for not properly maintaining the parking lot and other common areas, for creating a dangerous/hazardous condition, for not ensuring the drain was level with the adjacent asphalt and/or blocked off from pedestrian travel to avoid accidents with injuries like this one. 
• Trip & Fall On Landscaping Stones in Parking Lot – Walmart (St. Petersburg): Plaintiff alleges in her lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court personal injuries and other damages in excess of $50,000 from tripping and falling in November 2023 on scattered landscaping stones scattered on the pavement in the Walmart parking lot in St. Petersburg, Florida. Plaintiff further alleges, in relevant part, had the premises been inspected and maintained as it should be the stones would have timely been identified and removed without accident or injury. 
• Slip & Fall On Wet Surface – Walmart (West Palm Beach): Plaintiff, M. Collado, is suing Walmart for personal injuries and other damages following a slip and fall accident on wet floor at the West Palm Beach, Florida store. In sum, Plaintiff claims Walmart breached its duty to ensure a clean and safe shopping environment for its customers by allowing the condition to exist for a long period of time and for also failing to have adequate policies/procedures for inspection, cleaning, maintenance of the store. Plaintiff further alleges there were no slippery when wet warning signs or safety mats near areas that were wet or known to be wet (e.g., entrance/exist, produce aisle, frozen food aisle, etc.) 
• Laceration Injury at Walmart (Boynton Beach): Plaintiff reached for a product on a shelf at Walmart in Boynton Beach, Florida, but instead of returning with the item, his finger was severely lacerated by an exposed knife that had been carelessly left there. Plaintiff claims Walmart did not maintain a safe shopping environment for customers and did not inspect the shelves for dangerous or hazardous products, like knives, to ensure they were offered to customers in a risk free manner.

The above is merely a small selection of recent Walmart injury lawsuits filed in Florida. It is by no means all-encompassing of the type of accidents that happen at Walmart, but it is clear they arise from claims of negligent ownership, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, security, repair and operation of the premises. Notwithstanding, it is important to know, no matter how your Walmart accident happened, where in Florida it took place or what the precise legal theory that applies, The Datny Law Firm is ready, willing and able to represent you. We have extensive experience representing innocent victims hurt at Walmart recovery physically and financially for their injuries, out of pocket medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering.

What To Do After an Accident at Walmart in Florida?

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is what do I do after injuring myself at Walmart? To address this important question, we have prepared a brief to do list for you to save and follow should you ever need. 

1. Always report the incident to the store and make sure you complete a written incident report. Never leave the store without reporting the accident. Remember to take pictures of any forms you sign. While Walmart’s employees may promise to e-mail you the paperwork, if you leave the store without it, we will not get it. 
2. It is very important for all premises liability claims whether at Walmart or not to immediately take a photograph with your phone of the injury causing condition. If you slipped on water, get a picture of the wet area as well as the entire scene before it is cleaned up. If you fell on debris, get a picture of the same along with the entire aisle with witnesses if any. Whatever the cause of your accident, get pictures and/or videos. The more pictures and video the better. Make sure your photos/videos provide context so there is no confusions later exactly where in the store it took place. Do not erase the actual picture/video files from your phone as the same contains important meta data that is sometimes useful in prosecuting your case. Walmart does not always capture the accident on surveillance footage and even if they do, the store will not provide you or your attorney with a copy absent a Court order in litigation which makes your evidence even more valuable at the early stages of your case. 
3. Identify and gather contact information for any and all witnesses that saw your accident or the injury causing condition. It is important to not only get their names, but address, e-mail and phone information. If you fail to get that information after your accident, it may be lost forever. In all premises cases establishing notice is paramount and these witnesses will help us do just that especially if they can testify as to how/when the injury causing condition was created or, alternatively, how long it was there prior to your incident. For example, they may be able to describe how it looked such as old v. new, whether the condition was dirty or had footprints in it, if safety mats were present of missing, etc. 
4. Seek immediate medical attention after for your injuries whether at the Emergency Room or Urgent Care. Failure to timely document your condition, treat and otherwise get consistent care negatively impacts your ability to present a claim and suggests you were not injured or hurt even though there are many reasons why treatment is often delayed. 
5. Time is of the essence after a Walmart accident with injury. Evidence may be lost if not immediately safeguarded such as photographs, video footage, witness statements. If you wait too long, video may be erased, witnesses disappear and getting photographs of the condition becomes impossible if it has already been repaired or cleaned. Retaining a skilled and knowledgeable attorney like David B. Datny will make sure Walmart preserves all evidence and that we conduct an independent investigation on your behalf immediately.
6. NEVER ADMIT FAULT & CALL DATNY LAW IMMEDIATELY @ 561-221-7474. 

What NOT To Do After an Accident at Walmart in Florida?

If you take one thing away from this article, please remember this WARNING. Walmart immediately starts investigating claims after the accident and gathering evidence and other information to minimize and/or deny your claim. They are not there to help you or to voluntarily provide medical or other benefits to you. The only way you are going to get anything from them is going to be through the legal process and after they are compelled to do so by a skilled and competent personal injury lawyer in Florida like David B. Datny, Esq. 

For this reason, do not voluntarily give Walmart any statement after your accident, never admit fault as you may be missing information as to all the pertinent facts that impacts liability, do not sign a medical or employment authorization for Walmart, do not voluntarily undergo a medical examination by Walmart, do not accept a gift card or other nominal offer in exchange for a release. If you accept the offer, and sign the release, your case is forever over even if you later find out your injuries are more severe than first thought. 

Call Datny Law Immediately After Your Florida Walmart Accident 

To make sure you do not get taken advantage of by Walmart, hire a lawyer immediately after your Walmart injury to protect you and preserve your rights. After you have a lawyer on your side, Walmart is no longer allowed to contact you. This also preserves your Walmart injury claim and gives you time to figure out what your injuries are and what they are worth. 

Many prospective Clients hesitate to call even though it is in their best interest because they think they cannot afford a skilled Walmart Accident Lawyer. However, The Datny Law Firm does not charge anything upfront. There is no consultation fee to discuss your case either. The Datny Law Firm handles all Walmart Accident cases on a “contingency fee basis,” which means there is no fee unless we settle your case. If there is no settlement, you owe us nothing for our time or costs. 

As you can see, there is no reason not to get the help and legal counsel you need. To find out how Walmart Injury Accident Lawyer David B. Datny can help you, call 561-221-7474 to set up a free consultation. We can meet at Datny Law’s main office in Boca Raton or at one of our satellite offices in Wellington or Winter Park – Orlando, Florida. However, we represent Walmart accident victims throughout the entire State of Florida from Key West to Miami, to Fort Lauderdale to Naples to Delray Beach to West Palm Beach all the way up to Orlando and beyond.