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A bargain hunt through Big Lots’ wide aisles and packed shelves shouldn’t end with a painful fall, and Regan Zambri Long’s Washington, DC slip and fall lawyers are ready to step in when it does. Large discount retailers move high volumes of merchandise, restock frequently, and attract steady customer traffic, which means hazards like cluttered aisles, uneven flooring, or unmarked spills can quickly create dangerous conditions.
When store management fails to address those risks, injured customers deserve answers and accountability. We front all case costs and work with top experts to show how a preventable condition led to your injury. Recognized among America’s Best Law Firms, our board certified partners are all named among the nation’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Since 1997, we have secured over $1 billion in outcomes for injury victims, and more than 100 5 star Google reviews speak to the trust clients place in our team.
Have you been hurt in a slip and fall at a Big Lots store? Contact Regan Zambri Long today, and one of our attorneys will reach out personally for a free consultation. We are available 24/7, and there’s no fee unless we win your case.
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If a shopping trip to a Big Lots retailer ends in a slip and fall injury because of someone’s negligence, you should not pay the price. An experienced slip and fall injury lawyer can help you recover different types of damages including:
In a large retail store like Big Lots, a customer could encounter a variety of different trip or fall hazards. It is expected that the retail employees are consistently aware of the store’s conditions while on their shift, both inside and outside of their store.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, here are some common reasons a customer could potentially slip and fall while shopping:
Some states apply a comparative negligence rule in slip and fall injury cases. This means, both the business and the customer can share the fault in the accident. If that’s the case, the customer is also then able to receive partial compensation for their injuries.
However, in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, that is not the case. Instead, a rule called contributory negligence is applied in cases that include slip and fall injuries. What this means: If you have been injured in a Big Lots retailer in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, you must prove you were in no way liable for your injury. If it is found that you share even 1% of the blame for your slip or fall, you could be unable to get any compensation in your case.
For this reason, these cases can be incredibly hard to prove without an experienced lawyer on your side. Contact a premises liability lawyer today if you have been injured at a Big Lots.
Contributory negligence can make it harder, but not impossible to recover damages in a slip and fall case. An experienced Regan Zambri Long PLLC slip and fall injury lawyer can prove owner negligence if:
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall in a Big Lots store, don’t try and recover compensation alone. At Regan Zambri Long PLLC, we have almost 200 years of combined experience helping injury victims recover damages. Our team of attorneys is renowned for excellence in personal injury litigation, with our entire team named among the Best Lawyers in the District of Columbia, and three partners featured among Washington, DC’s Top 100 Super Lawyers.
Over the last three decades, we have recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for personal injury clients across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the nation, including numerous million-dollar premises liability cases where negligence led to injury and loss.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident at a Big Lots outlet, let us help you. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.
Yes, large retail stores must keep aisles, stock areas, and walkways clear and safe for customers. Injuries caused by blocked paths, falling merchandise, or cluttered floors may support a negligence claim.
Retailers are responsible for keeping sales areas free from loose items and stocking hazards. If boxes, displays, or inventory were left where customers walk, the store may be held liable.
Possibly, but carrying merchandise does not automatically make you at fault. An attorney can review whether store conditions, layout, or visibility contributed to the accident.
Video footage can be powerful evidence in proving how an accident happened. An attorney can act quickly to request and preserve this footage before it is deleted.
Yes, you may still have a valid claim if the fall happened on a sidewalk, entranceway, or parking area controlled by Big Lots. These areas are often part of the store’s responsibility and must be kept reasonably safe for customers.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.