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Jonathan Rosenfeld
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March 2, 2023

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Costco Accident & Injury Lawyer

As one of the largest membership warehouse clubs in the United States, Costco [1] provides a wide selection of high-quality merchandise at extremely competitive prices.

The company operates more than 450 warehouses nationwide carrying various products, including groceries, electronics, televisions, automotive supplies, tires, appliances, furniture, and more.

The vast size of the retailer’s warehouse and the heavy crowds shopping at the facility throughout the week often make customers vulnerable to injuries, including slip and fall accidents, shopping cart injuries, food poisoning, Costco employee mistakes, and falling merchandise.

If you have suffered serious injuries while shopping at Costco, you might have the right to seek compensation through a premises liability claim.

Under state tort law, premise liability refers to a complicated legal theory that property owners, managers, and supervisors have the responsibility to ensure every lawful visitor is safe from harm while on the premises.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC are legal advocates for innocent victims harmed in big-box stores, including Costco. Many of our clients were transported to the local emergency room, seeking medical treatment for injuries caused in the store. Call us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) for a free consultation with a Chicago Costco slip and fall accident lawyer.

Elements of Successful Compensation Claim Against Costco

Under personal injury laws, you are likely entitled to seek compensation for any injuries you suffered while at the store. However, premises liability accident lawsuits involving Costco, Walmart, and other big-box stores are complicated.

A successful compensation claim will require that you prove three specific elements including:

  • You have suffered injuries that a medical doctor can corroborate
  • Your injuries were acquired because of a hazardous condition or negligent action while you were at Costco
  • The manager, property owner, or others were negligent in their responsibilities to make sure you remained safe while on the premises.

Because the accident was not your fault, it should not be your responsibility to pay for any injury you suffered caused by unsafe conditions or careless employees of Costco. However, you will be required to support your claim for compensation using medical records, eyewitness accounts, photographs, and other evidence.

Because of that, many victims of Costco accidents will hire a seasoned accident injury attorney who specializes in accident lawsuits.

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Frequent Injuries Sustained by Customers at Costco

Due to the breadth of products and services offered at every Costco store, the company is exposed to liability for injured customers when it provides services such as auto repair, pharmacy, food products, merchandise, and home repair services.

Nonetheless, most Costco accidents involve slip and fall incidences where customers suffer severe injuries, including head and brain trauma, broken bones, dislocated hips, wrist injuries, spinal cord injuries, lacerations, cuts, bruises, and other serious harm. In many incidences, the victim will have to undergo various surgeries and therapies while taking dangerous prescription medications to manage the pain.

The elderly are especially vulnerable to serious health consequences and complications from even a minor slip and fall incident.

The most common Costco accident injuries are the result of:

  • Wet or slippery surfaces
  • Poor lighting
  • Harsh weather conditions in the parking lot or entryway, including rainy weather, built-up ice, and accumulated snow
  • Missing or broken stair railings
  • Uneven surfaces
  • Improper or negligent maintenance
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Costco Accident Injury FAQs

Our team of injury attorneys understands that many families have unanswered questions on how to hold big-box stores like Costco financially accountable when their negligent actions cause harm. Our law firm answered some of those questions below.

We invite potential clients to contact us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) for more information and discuss your case’s merits. We are here to help.

Can I Sue Costco Stores?

You can file a civil lawsuit against Costco if the company, employees, or their vendors’ negligence resulted in your harm or the wrongful death of a loved one. However, suing a big-box store can be complicated and often requires the skills of a personal injury attorney who specializes in premises liability lawsuits.

What Is the Average Payout for a Personal Injury?

The uniqueness of a personal injury case will determine its value in a negotiated settlement or at trial. That said, on average, these settlements start at around $3000.

Negotiated settlements, involving moderate injuries could reach $75,000 or more. Cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death could reach a hundred thousand dollars or $1 million and more.

The funds provided in a settlement can pay for medical bills, hospitalization costs, time away from work, pain, and suffering.

How Do I Sue a Retail Store?

There are essential steps you will need to take to file a civil lawsuit against a retail store, including Costco.

If your lawsuit involves physical harm or property damage:

  • Get medical care immediately even if you believe your injuries are not serious
  • Identify any witnesses and get their contact information
  • Obtain surveillance videos from the store’s cameras
  • Check on state statutes to determine when the statute of limitations expires for filing a claim
  • Prepare your case to prove evidence to the insurance carrier’s claims adjuster or court jurors
  • Show your evidence to the defendant’s during a negotiated settlement to reach an acceptable agreement
  • Take the case to court if the defendant is unwilling or unable to provide adequate compensation equal to the value of your damages

How Much Can You Sue Costco for?

While past results of personal injury lawsuits are no indicator of a future result, some victims injured by Costco’s negligence received over $500,000 and more. Most cases against Costco involve slipping, tripping, and falling, hazardous areas, and slippery surfaces.

However, successfully resolving a case with Costco can be challenging, where the injured victim needs the skills of an accident injury lawyer who specializes in premises liability claims.

Are Slip and Fall Cases Hard to Win?

Nearly all slip and fall cases in commercial property are the result of another person because of negligent action. However, successfully resolving an insurance claim or filing a civil lawsuit requires presenting credible evidence to prove your case. Serious

The injured victim will need to prove negligence and how the responsible party inadvertently caused the accident unintentionally or on purpose. For example, allowing spilled liquids to remain on the floor could show the company or employees were negligent if the liquid creates a slippery surface, causing victims to slip and fall.

What Percentage of Slip and Fall Cases Go to Trial?

Nearly all civil law cases, including slip and fall claims, are resolved through a negotiated out-of-court settlement. Approximately one out of fifty (2%) cases are heard in front of a jury at trial.

Because of the odds, it is best to prepare for taking the case to court, but realize they will likely negotiate your case long before it could be held in a court of law. If you have limited negotiation skills, consider hiring a personal injury attorney specializing in premises liability lawsuits to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your damages.

Obtaining Compensation for Costco Accidents

Shopping at Costco should never involve a severe accident with devastating injuries. However, it happens all too often in their stores nationwide.

Fortunately, an attorney specializing in personal accident lawsuits can help you determine if you have a legitimate legal claim for compensation.

Our attorneys, working on your behalf, will gather all pertinent evidence indicating the property owner’s neglectful actions or management staff.

By building a wrongful death or slip and fall case, your attorney can ensure your eligibility for compensation to cover various expenses, including:

  • Hospitalization, medical bills, rehabilitation, and physical therapy associated with your injuries
  • Past lost income along with a loss of your earning capacity in the future
  • Property damage that may include torn clothing
  • Intangible damages, including the pain and mental anxiety you suffer because of the accident
  • Funeral and burial costs in a wrongful death claim involving a Costco accident fatality
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Hire a Lawyer to Prosecute an Injury Case Against an Illinois Costco Store: Free Consultation

The firm of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC can build a compensation claim to prove to the insurance adjuster or a lawsuit trial jury how Costco Wholesale Corporation was negligent and responsible for your injuries.

The plaintiff’s lawyer will demonstrate how the retail establishment’s management knew the hazardous condition existed or should have known but still failed in their ability to monitor and fix the problem.

As one of our clients, our law firm can determine the value of your personal injury case, help file all necessary paperwork, negotiate directly with claims adjusters, and present evidence to juries in court. We accept Illinois Costco accident injury cases on contingency to avoid paying for immediate legal representation.

Contact or call us today at (888) 424-5757  (toll-free phone call) or use the contact form to schedule a free consultation. All discussions with our law firm remain confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

Our law firm follows social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus).

Resources: [1] Costco

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