Legal Question in Personal Injury in Kentucky

A fall at Walmart

My husband slipped on a patch of frozen soda outside Walmart yesterday. This injured his back and is in severe pain. Is Walmart responsible for accidents of this type in their parking lot?


Asked on 1/07/04, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: A fall at Walmart

The question of liability is complicated in situations such as this. If the store had prior notice of the patch of frozen soda, it would be liable. If it did not have prior notice, it is subject to arguing whether it should have been on notice, or should have been more attentive to the possibility of such conditions. It would likely argue that your husband should have been more watchful. I am sorry that I am unable to give you a simple "yes or no" response, but these situations are more difficult than they might appear on the surface. Best wishes to you, and to him for a speedy recovery.

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Answered on 1/08/04, 10:03 am


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