West Palm Beach HomeGoods Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Store Injury

Hurt in a fall or accident at HomeGoods in West Palm Beach? You may have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, pain, and other losses. The premises liability attorneys at Wolfson & Leon help victims hold negligent property owners accountable.

A simple shopping trip at a HomeGoods store can turn dangerous in a blink - a wet floor, an unstable display, or a poorly maintained parking lot can lead to serious injury. At Wolfson & Leon, our West Palm Beach personal injury team has decades of experience helping victims recover what they deserve. Call us today at 561-997-7558 for a free consultation.

When you walk into a HomeGoods store, you expect a safe shopping environment - not to end up with injuries from a hazard the store ignored. If you're shopping at a place like HomeGoods in Florida, the law says the store has to take reasonable steps to keep you safe while you're there. That means maintaining clear aisles, promptly cleaning up spills, securing displays, ensuring adequate lighting, and keeping walkways - inside and outside- free of dangerous conditions.

If the store fails in this duty and you’re injured, you may have the right to file a premises liability claim. However, under Florida Statute 768.0755,

• Actual knowledge means an employee or staff member saw the dangerous condition - for example, a spill - and did not address it.
• Constructive knowledge means the hazard existed long enough or occurred frequently enough that the store reasonably should have known and cleaned it up.

Because of this burden, building a successful slip-and-fall claim often requires rapid and careful steps: securing surveillance footage, gathering maintenance logs, obtaining witness statements, and interviewing store employees. That’s why having experienced legal representation makes all the difference.

In a store like HomeGoods - or similar retailers - accidents can happen nearly anywhere on the property. Some of the most frequent danger zones include:

• Aisles and walkways - spills from merchandise, drinks, or tracked-in water; cluttered or disorganized aisles; uneven floor surfaces.
• Entrances and sidewalks - water or rain tracked indoors, uneven pavement outside, cracked sidewalks, poor drainage.
• Parking lots and walkways - potholes, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, faded walk markings - especially hazardous at dusk or night.
• Display areas or merchandise racks - overloaded or unstable displays, unsecured items that can topple, sharp edges, or protruding fixtures.
• Checkout zones, restrooms, or common areas - wet floors, leaks, recent mopping or cleaning, absence of warning signs.

There are several HomeGoods stores in Palm Beach County where these risks may arise. You can find HomeGoods stores in such busy shopping centers as Palm Beach Marketplace, Northmill Plaza, and Pinewood Square. These locations include:

• HomeGoods - 1875 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• HomeGoods - 4405 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
• HomeGoods - 11031 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
• HomeGoods - 6330 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463

Having the exact store location, along with the date and time of your accident, is critical when gathering evidence, like surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and witness statements.

Slip-and-fall accidents at a store like HomeGoods might seem minor at first. Still, it can result in serious injuries like:

• Broken bones and fractures - wrists, ankles, hips, arms, or legs often break when someone falls or twists awkwardly.
• Head injuries and concussions - falls onto hard floors, shelves, or fixtures can lead to traumatic brain injuries, concussions, or internal bleeding. This may fall under the same serious-injury category we address on our Head or Brain Injury page.
• Neck and back injuries - herniated discs, spinal sprains, pinched nerves, chronic pain from impact or sudden jarring.
• Soft-tissue injuries, sprains, or strains - ankles, knees, wrists, and shoulders are especially vulnerable in falls.
• Cuts, puncture wounds, bruises, or lacerations - especially when falls involve displays, metal racks, glass items, or unsecured furniture.

Elderly shoppers are particularly at risk for falls. They are more likely to suffer fractures, longer recovery times, and complications, which makes prompt medical attention and legal action all the more critical.

Even if the hazard seems obvious, slip-and-fall or premises liability cases can be legally complex. Here are the main hurdles:

Under Florida law, if you bear some responsibility (for example, you were not paying attention or were distracted), your recovery could be reduced proportionally.

Because of Florida Statute 768.0755, you must show the store either knew about the hazard or should have known about it through the exercise of reasonable care. Evidence often includes store cleaning logs, maintenance records, witness statements, photos, or video surveillance. Without such evidence, the store may deny liability.

Spills are cleaned up, security footage is overwritten, and maintenance logs are discarded. If you wait too long, critical evidence can vanish - and so can your chances for recovery.

At Wolfson & Leon, we act fast. Our team investigates right away: we visit the store, preserve evidence, interview witnesses, consult experts, and build a legal strategy based on the full impact of your injuries - from medical bills to pain and suffering to lost wages.

If you've slipped, tripped, or fallen in a store due to a temporary hazard (e.g., a spill, water, or debris), the claim will fall under Florida Statute 768.0755.

Under this statute:

• You must prove the store either knew the danger was there or should've known about it - and failed to clean it up or warn you.
• Simply showing the floor was wet or unsafe is insufficient. The hazard must have existed long enough (or occurred frequently enough) that the store should have known about it.
• Injured customers in retail stores are considered “invitees,” meaning the highest duty of care applies.
• Waiting too long could bar your case, since you generally get two years to file a claim after the accident happened.

Because of these legal hurdles, prompt action and legal guidance are often essential to protect your rights.

If you or a loved one were injured in a slip-and-fall or other accident at a HomeGoods store in West Palm Beach, time matters. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to collect evidence, preserve surveillance footage, and build a strong claim.

The legal team at Wolfson & Leon knows what it takes to build a strong case. We dig into the details, secure essential records, and work to get you compensated for your medical bills, missed income, and the impact the injury has had on your life.

Call us now at 561-997-7558 for a free, no-obligation consultation - or visit our Contact Page to get started.