{"id":1347,"date":"2019-02-28T18:37:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T18:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/blog\/?p=1347"},"modified":"2019-02-28T18:37:39","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T18:37:39","slug":"walmart-successfully-defends-against-slip-and-fall-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/blog\/walmart-successfully-defends-against-slip-and-fall-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart Successfully Defends Against Slip And Fall Lawsuit."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Because major companies and corporations generally undertake activities that have the potential to affect a large number of people, they are wary of the threat of litigation, often retaining top-notch legal teams. This is particularly true of companies, such as Walmart, that operate through brick and mortar establishments. These companies are responsible for maintaining their premises in such a way that prevents serious <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-information-lawyers-attorneys.php\">personal injury<\/a>. Because companies such as Walmart are not always successful in doing so, customers have the potential to sustain injuries while at these stores. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mgyIoDq0TDc&amp;t=19s\">expert personal injury attorney<\/a> at <strong>617-787-3700.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tC63vk5-RW0\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In October 2018, James Secord, a Michigan resident, parked his car in a Walmart parking lot. <strong>Almost as soon as he stepped out of the vehicle, he tripped on an alleged defect in the concrete of the parking lot, causing him to sustain multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, fractured ribs, blood cots, and contusions and abrasions<\/strong>. Mr. Secord tragically died in the hospital a week later, and his wife filed a lawsuit on his behalf, claiming Walmart was negligent in maintaining its premises.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Secord was seeking over $25,000 in compensation for the <a href=\"http:\/\/bostonmawrongfuldeathlawyer.com\">wrongful death<\/a> of her husband. After a jury trial in federal court, <strong>the jury held that Walmart was not negligent in failing to repair any alleged defect<\/strong>, and a judgment for the defendant Walmart was entered. At this time, there is no indication an appeal has been filed.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a <a href=\"http:\/\/boston-slipandfalllawyer.com\">slip and fall accident<\/a>, you may be entitled to monetary relief. Act now and contact an<a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-pedestrian-slip-trip-fall-lawyers-attorneys.php\"> expert slip and fall attorney<\/a> here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our<a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-types-lawyers-attorneys.php\"> injury lawyer<\/a> professionals today at <strong>617-787-3700<\/strong> or email us at <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-contact-gilbert-hoy-lawyers-attorneys.php\">info@gilhoylaw.com<\/a> for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because major companies and corporations generally undertake activities that have the potential to affect a large number of people, they are wary of the threat of litigation, often retaining top-notch legal teams. 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