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who can you handle a claim through home depot

Asked on Jan 25th, 2016 on Personal Injury - Georgia
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I fell at home depot store in may 2015 i was walking down the aisle an their was a sign on the floor that i didn't see an i fell an i broke my left elbow and injured my right knee, hand and lower back. I had obtain an attorney but they decided they wouldn't take my case because it wouldn't economically feasible for them to now take my case. I am at a lost because they are saying i wasnt paying attention an clearly i was an if they would have filed suit an seen the video it would have shown that i wasnt at fault i just would like to know if im wasting my time because im still treating an in a lot of pain. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks , Mrs. McCalla
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Automobile Accidents Attorney serving Decatur, GA
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I am so sorry to hear about your fall. As you stated you sustained a broken elbow and several other injuries, I am sure that you are experiencing a great deal of pain. Unfortunately, your experience is not uncommon. I practice personal injury law in Atlanta and have handled similar cases against Home Depot. While you can represent yourself against the insurance company, it is almost never in your best interest to do so. The insurance company has an army of lawyers to protect their interests. Don't you deserve an experienced attorney to protect your interests? The goal of the insurance company is to devalue your claim as much as possible. Ideally, Home Depot would be liable but it must first be proven that they did not take ordinary care to maintain a premises. I encourage you to continue seeking medical treatment for your injuries. If you do not have medical insurance, an attorney may be able to help you see a doctor with no out of pocket expense. For example, I have been able to arrange for my clients to obtain medical treatment at no cost to them. The providers treat my clients with the understanding that the client will reimburse them once the case either settles or we win at trial. I would also encourage you to speak with a personal injury attorney about a possible claim against Home Depot. Whenever you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for (1) medical bills, (2) lost wages for missed work, (3) pain and suffering, (4) any permanent injury or disfigurement, and (5) inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. The store's only goal is to settle your case for the smallest amount of money possible. Remember – Home Depot has many attorneys to represent its interests. Without an attorney to represent your interests, you are at a disadvantage. The sooner you find an attorney who can represent you and begin an investigation, the better. Either way you need to make a decision soon so that Home Depot's evidence does not "disappear." Personally, I meet with all of my clients for free and you would only pay for my services if you were awarded a settlement. In the meantime, please do not speak with any store representative, in person or over the phone, without an attorney present. The Home Depot's risk managers and claims adjusters are trained to minimize the damages an injured party can claim and may try to get you to admit fault. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.
Answered on Jan 27th, 2016 at 11:16 AM

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