Whether you’re shopping at The Forum in Caesar’s Palace, the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian or the Fashion Show Mall, you have a right to expect reasonable safety. The owners of these Las Vegas retail stores have a legal obligation to prevent foreseeable customer accidents and injuries.
If you get injured while shopping in a retail store in Las Vegas, you may be entitled to financial compensation for various losses. The attorneys at Koch & Brim, LLP are here to help you seek justice.
How Do I Know if I Have a Claim?
Premises liability is a legal doctrine that holds property owners and controllers accountable for injuries that take place on their premises due to negligence, or a lack of appropriate care. A harmful accident at a retail shop on The Strip could lead to a Las Vegas premises liability claim if certain legal elements are present:
Duty of care
The owner or occupier of the property where the accident occurred (the defendant) had a legal responsibility to keep the shop safe for customers.
Breach of duty
The defendant negligently failed to maintain the property or warn shoppers of potential injury risks.
Damages and causation
You suffered an injury and compensable losses as a direct cause of the shop owner or controller’s failure to maintain a safe premises.
You may have grounds to file a personal injury case against a retail shop owner in Las Vegas if the evidence proves these elements. If you’re curious as to whether your recent accident qualifies you to file a premises liability claim in Nevada, contact us for a free case review.
Common Types of Retail Store Accidents and Injuries
Retail store accidents in Las Vegas can take many shapes and forms. A variety of harmful events can take place in a shop where the owner or employees are negligent, such as:
- Slip, trip and fall accidents
- Struck-by merchandise falling from shelves
- Parking lot accidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Exposure to hazardous materials or substances
- Fire hazards
- Electric shocks or electrocutions
- Criminal assaults (negligent security)
- Property maintenance issues
These accidents can lead to broken bones, soft-tissue damage, back injuries, spine injuries, lacerations, concussions, hip fractures, internal injuries, burns and other serious injuries.
What Are My Rights as an Injured Customer in Las Vegas?
Holding a casino, corporation, property owner or controller, landlord, individual, or another party liable for a retail store accident can end in financial compensation for your losses. You may have the right to recover injury costs for:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Inconvenience
- Lost wages and ability to earn
- Disability
- Out-of-pocket costs
The seriousness of your injuries and extent of your losses should be directly reflected in the settlement you are offered by an insurance company. Don’t sign off on anything – especially a low settlement – until you’ve spoken to an attorney.
How a Lawyer Can Help You After a Retail Shop Accident in Las Vegas
The most effective way to preserve your legal rights is to hire an experienced premises liability attorney. A lawyer can make it easier to collect maximum compensation for all of your past and future losses from an at-fault property owner or controller.
An attorney can investigate the incident, name the liable parties and take on insurance companies on your behalf to achieve a fair case outcome. For information about a specific retail store injury you recently suffered in Las Vegas, contact Koch & Brim, LLP for a free initial consultation.