Injured in a Retail Store? Big Chains Aren't Above the Law.

Any retail establishment that fails to maintain safe conditions can be held liable. This includes Walmart, Target, grocery stores (Crest, Homeland, ALDI), home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe's), convenience stores, malls, and any other store open to the public. The key is proving the store knew or should have known about the hazard.

We subpoena surveillance footage showing how long the hazard existed before your fall. We obtain maintenance logs, inspection records, and 'sweep sheets' that stores use to document floor checks. If employees walked past the hazard without cleaning it, or if the store failed to conduct required inspections, we can prove constructive knowledge.

Stores have a duty to properly secure merchandise on shelves. If items were stacked unsafely, shelves were overloaded, or heavy items were placed on high shelves without proper restraints, the store may be liable. We investigate stocking procedures and employee training to prove negligence.

Almost certainly not. Stores and their insurance companies make quick, lowball offers hoping you'll accept before you understand your full damages. Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering often far exceed initial offers. Consult with us before accepting any settlement—there's no fee unless we win.

Photograph the hazard immediately if possible. Keep your receipt (proves you were there lawfully). Get witness names and contact information. Report the incident and request a copy of the incident report. Save the shoes and clothes you were wearing. Contact us immediately—stores often delete surveillance footage within days.

Oklahoma's statute of limitations for premises liability is generally two years. However, evidence disappears quickly—stores routinely delete surveillance footage after 30-90 days. The sooner you contact us, the more evidence we can preserve. We immediately send preservation letters to prevent destruction of footage.