Slip and fall cases can be very difficult to prove and are very fact specific. Wal-Mart invites customers in to its stores and therefore has a duty to make sure that they are reasonably safe. This would include keeping the floor free of water or other foreign substances that might make them slippery. As a patron, you also have a duty to maintain a proper lookout while you are navigating your way through the store. Water is often difficult to see when it is on a hard surface making it particularly dangerous. There are many factors that would influence whether Wal-Mart was at fault, such as: How did the water get there?; How long had it been there?; Were there any signs warning customers of a wet floor? In order to determine whether you have a viable claim against Wal-Mart, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney and get an evaluation of your claim.
Note: This general response does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney client relationship.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2014 at 12:51 PM