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Originally posted by: Snatchface
Isn't it sad how us idiotic Americans have this mentality, demonstrated quite well here, that anything bad that happens to us has to be someone else's fault? When I was a kid one winter we were standing outside shoveling the sidewalk when this old lady was walking down the sidewalk. She stopped, looked around, and then collapsed to the ground, right in front of us. No slip, no trip...looked around and then slumped to the ground. She then cried bloody murder about what poor condition the sidewalks were in, and refused to get up until an ambulance came and hauled her away. Of course the lawsuit followed not too long thereafter.

I'm not saying that you didn't fall legitimately, but there is someone else on the other end of the lawsuit, some poor slob who probably makes a lot less than you, who is going to suffer because you slipped and fell in his store. Yick. This kind of stuff just make me want to leave the country sometimes.

This is exactly how I feel.

 

[Zebo]

BTW- I'm not sure how all walmarts work, but in my case thier was no "electronic incident report" The manager asked to to dictate to his scretary the incident then sign it. He laso did the same with the lady stocking an the pharmacist watching. He then sealed the envelope and said he was fedexing it to thier claims company.

 

[Ferocious]

In my entire life...I think I've spent about $100 or so at Walmart.

I still feel dirty about it.

 

[LandRover]

I must admit that I'm very disappointed by a lot of these replies.

First of all, it really pisses me off that several people here seem to think I made this all up! Everything in my post has been factual. If you don't believe me, that's your problem. Not everyone is a lying fool that tries to sue for the slightest thing!

I think some of you didn't even read the whole post. I NEVER SAID I WANTED TO SUE THE HELL OUT OF Wal-Mart! I simply want them to pay for my one doctor bill and my jacket! That's really asking a lot! I only talked to an attorney after one month of Wal-Mart doing absolutely NOTHING!

And no, TCSENTER, I didn't have an axe to grind with Wal-Mart previous to this incident! I had gone there a couple times a week and spent a hell of a lot of money at their stores. Stop trying to read into things and come up with BS theories when you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about! Your post takes the prize for the braindead post of the day.

Also, they didn't apply this cleaning solvent with a machine. It was obviously put down with a mop. It's a bit hard to hear a mop! And no, I didn't smell anything. And yes, my nose functions.

I said they supposedly filed an electronic accident report because they didn't make much of a deal out of it. Took my name, address and number on a piece of scrap paper. I didn't see it entered into any computer. Another assistant manager gave me a strange look on the way out when I told him about the "electronic accident report".

"well tough luck, sh1t happens, but dont try to blame it on somebody else, it's nobody's fault. people needs to stop whining like a little biatch, and just suck it up. too many people sue for retarded sh1t nowadays and try to get something out of nothing. "
Yet another idiotic post by someone that obviously has no idea what they are talking about.

This Wal-Mart isn't like many of their stores. The electronics area is actually a small sealed off area with only one way in and out. I went in the entrance. They weren't closed. There was no cleaning of any sort going on when I entered. They knew I was in there and started cleaning the isles around me. And that's my fault? Give me a freaking break! :disgust:

 

[tcsenter]

Sounds like you've been on the internet too long. You seem to have lost the ability to think rationally. I hope nothing bad ever happens to you, you sound poorly prepared to handle it.

haha, yeah. Let's see, so far I have been bitten in the face by a friend's dog requiring stitches.

I was injured at work when a shelf broke and came crashing down on my head, splitting my ear about a half inch requiring stitches. That sucker bled like nobody's business, too. The cartilage still 'crunches' when I rub my ear, kinda gross, but it doesn't hurt.

I've slipped in the parking lot at work during the winter. One of those two flying footers where no part of my body was touching the ground at one moment in time. Landed right on my tail bone. Kinda knocked the wind out of me for a minute.

I've tripped over NOTHING, my own two feet a few times. Who should I blame then, the company that made my shoes?

At no point did the word "litigation" ever cross my mind. I wasn't "angry" about it. Angry in that sense you get when something hurts really bad, like when the engine fan of your car catches your fingers as you're messing around under the hood with the engine running, then you jump up and down cursing, but I wasn't "angry" at anyone.

I don't understand this mentality where every 'bad' thing which might happen to one in life MUST be the result of another's negligence. Sh-t happens. Things fall, people slip, dogs bite.

Don't worry about me, I handle adversity just fine, probably a whole lot better than you, in fact.

 

[LandRover]

tcsenter: You sound accident prone as well as ignorant.

Maybe if you actually read and understood what someone said, maybe you wouldn't reply with such idiotic rubish.

Then again, it's only natural that some of you here have ties with America's largest retailer...

 

[katka]

This is America!!!! People lie to get jobs ,to cause problems for other people, and even about having sex in the White House, etc. Lying fools are getting all of the money and run this country. I see no problem with you telling the truth to get what your deserve. I will! I could care less what anyone thinks. 😀

 

[LandRover]

"I see no problem with you telling the truth to get what your deserve"

Thanks, Katka. Glad to see there are some sensible people on here. 🙂

 

[tcsenter]

tcsenter: You sound accident prone as well as ignorant. Maybe if you actually read and understood what someone said, maybe you wouldn't reply with such idiotic rubish.

I didn't say this happened in one month's time. I read his post just fine and several others agree.

I ask again, what does he want them to do, come suck his dick? Mistakes happen, people are not perfect, something about throwing stones and glass houses or 'casting the first stone', and all that jazz.

They did all they could, even gave him some spiffy new clothes, took a report on the incident, and referred him to for further damage claims. What is he still pissed off about?

Now had they said "Get your clumbsy ass off our floor and get out of our store you dumb ass." Then he would have a legitimate gripe.

 

[VBboy]

Let me get this straight:

You want to be compensated for your troubles, but refuse to keep shopping at WalMart where you could potentially save some money? Doesn't saving money count as getting compensated?

Also, I would probably try to be more aggressive about this whole thing. Maybe I'd get the manager to give me a gift certificate right away, or something like that...

 

[crypticlogin]

The moral of this story, Wal-Mart could care less about their customers well being. If you should happen to have an accident in one of their stores due to their negligence, don't expect to be able to do much about it unless you end up in the hospital with a broken back.

So unless a huge surge of people suddenly start having accidents at Wal-Mart that require reimbursements for bills or whatnot, I really don't see this post changing a lot of minds. I mean, people either shop at Wal-Mart or don't, and those who've already sworn off feeding the retailer have stopped shopping there (or begrudgingly do so) and those who do... well, they'll continue to shop there.

I contacted an attorney with some questions and I was basically told that it would be a waste to do anything because I wasn't hurt bad enough. I guess you'd have to be almost dead to be able to do anything worthwhile!

Look at the bright side: at least it wasn't something where you were hurt bad enough. Even if you end up eating the $200 for the jacket, the alternative could've easily been a situation that cost much more.

 

[amdskip]

What they do on third shift is constantly strip and rewax the floors. Do not even tell me that the chemicals did not smell. All of the chemicals that they use are strong smelling. Yes they are put down using a mop and bucket. Surely you could hear them wringing their mop out, etc. You do have a new coat coming to you but thats about it.

 

[LandRover]

tcsenter: "I ask again, what does he want them to do, come suck his dick?"
That's the 2nd time you've said that. I think you have some personal issues there, pal. Perhaps a psychologist could help.

"They did all they could, even gave him some spiffy new clothes, took a report on the incident, and referred him to for further damage claims. What is he still pissed off about?"
A $15 pair of pants and a $14 shirt... Wow, I'd really call that "spiffy new clothes"!
Referred me for further damage claims? Their insurance claims man called me and basically said they wouldn't do anything. That's supposed to make everything wonderful?

VBboy: "Maybe I'd get the manager to give me a gift certificate right away, or something like that."
Yeah, that would sure save them some money. If that happened, I'd be selling the GC. It certainly wouldn't do me any good.

amdskip: Yes, that's right, I didn't smell anything out of the ordinary. I also didn't hear anyone "wringing their mop out" either. As far as I know, they had just made one pass with a mop. I don't know, and I don't care.
"You do have a new coat coming to you but thats about it."
Umm, yeah, that's what this whole thing is basically about. Why should I be out $200 + a doctor bill due to their stupidity?

I would love to have seen the security tape footage. But I suppose that's probably been erased by now, or maybe they weren't recording that night, etc., etc.

 

[amdskip]

They never stop recording and it's probably long gone.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: amdskip
They never stop recording and it's probably long gone.

I doubt that. For security and insurance reasons I bet they keep the tape for 2 or 3 months.


Lethal

 

[Smolek]

 

[T2T III]

I must admit that I'm very disappointed by a lot of these replies.

That's the ATOT crew for you. Sometimes compassionate, sometimes not. 🙁

I thought places like Wal-Mart carried insurance for these very reasons. I'm surprised that they were not more responsive to your requests. Clearly, asking for them to cover some medical expenses and a jacket is not being frivilous.

 

[element]

So why not take them to small claims court? This has been suggested already, why have you ignored it and instead chose to continue arguing with argumentative pricks that continue to bait and attack you?

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

- An assistant manager showed up and took down my name and number and supposedly filed an electronic accident report.

- He also arranged to have my clothing replaced with in store items of lesser value that are probably made in China.

- They gave me a new pair of pants and a shirt. I later discovered that my expensive leather jacket was discolored from the cleaning chemical. I have since purchased a replacement jacket myself. $200

By the very connotations evident in your post, "supposedly" filed an electronic accident report", "probably made in China", etc. it seems you had an axe to grind with Walmart long before your "allegedly accidental" slip and fall. They took a report, gave you some free clothes, referred you to a claims person for further damages. What more are you expecting, for one of them to come suck your dick?

The cleaning crew probably didn't think informing you of their presence was necessary since you didn't appear to be a blind and deaf mute who wouldn't notice a cleaning crew going to work several feet away. Sh-t happens, but I'm sure you're perfect, though, so we need not ask whether you've ever made a mistake.

tcsenter: Im sure you would feel the same way if that was your mom that got hurt, or even better your girlfriend who slipped and had the leather jacket you bought her completly runied.... Before you stomp on somebody put yourself in their shoes!

LandRover isnt asking much. A few Dr. bills and new clothes.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: element®
So why not take them to small claims court? This has been suggested already, why have you ignored it and instead chose to continue arguing with argumentative pricks that continue to bait and attack you?

In case you missed it . . . you DO have recourse. . . . Just not as much as you are expecting.

I am sorry to hear about your accident. I am glad you were not badly hurt. Now learn from your experience, sue (small claims) if you want and then go on with your life - sans WalMart, or not. 😉

And since you are complaining about it - it's absolutely TRUE - NO ONE at WalMart or their insurance CARES about your injury. You are their "enemy" now since you are choosing to become their adversary at law. And you should know better about the response you get at AT OT. 😛

EDIT: You might consider suing the cleaning company AND Walmart in small claims court. Likely you will get something if you are well-prepared, unemotional and give clear testimony.

 

[Mill]

Sorry to be an ass but I don't understand your story at all. I had a problem with Walmart one time when a new one opened in my area. They did not have buggy returns installed yet and a buggy hit my car and left a huge dent. Now I had parked in a spot very far away to prevent my car getting door dinged by a car or a buggy. I went inside and got the assistant manager and he took pictures and filled out an incident report. I was called within 48 hours by Walmart's internal insurance division and they offered to have my door fixed and repainted.

I had 0 problems with Walmart because they investigated the claim and saw that the buggy was at fault. How are you having a problem with them? One reason might be that they feel you did the slip and fall on accident. The other reason is that you acting unprofessionally when consulting them about your accident. Now they are not willing to settle with you and they are going to drag this out.

You should have kept your cool and reported it to the manager first instead of confronting the cleaning people. You put them on the defensive and they will likely not settle with you.

If you were reimbursed for you damaged property what is your beef? You have to be kidding with me to say that you damaged your back or neck in a simple slip and fall. Are you Ezell?

 

[tcsenter]

tcsenter: Im sure you would feel the same way if that was your mom that got hurt, or even better your girlfriend who slipped and had the leather jacket you bought her completly runied.... Before you stomp on somebody put yourself in their shoes!

Oh yeah, that's right. I forgot that when it one's own family members affected, then emotion is supposed to replace logic and reason. It's some how 'different'. Sorry!

LandRover isnt asking much. A few Dr. bills and new clothes.

I'm not saying he is asking for too much. Its been 30 days since the incident (unless I am misreading his time frame).

A good friend of mine slipped on some slushy water and fell inside a movie theatre during the winter in front of about 100 people. MRI scans one week post-accident showed inflammatory changes indicating some torn or strained ligaments in her spine. It took the company three months to start paying her medical bills.

It wasn't that they gave her any hassle or run-around about it. Its that these things have a process through which they must go. Understandibly, a company isn't going to dispatch a representative toting a suitcase full of cash to one's house every time some person claims to have been injured.

If after three or four months he still hasn't received a suitable settlement, then he has a valid reason to gripe. Of course, going to a quackopractor instead of a real doctor isn't going to help his case at all.

 

[Carrot44]

I for one hate wally world.
Their pay sucks! They are one of the fastest places in the world to fire. There are Three of them here in Spokane. One is a Super Wally World.

Do I go there? Yes they are sometimes cheaper. If not I go somewhere else. Maybe it is just me but their security geeks follow ya all over the place. Kinda like your guilty before walking into the door. They also always want to check your begs on the way out on your way out. At least here.

I find the quality of their clothes is 2nd rate at best.

My GF just fell at the Post Office and injured her Leg, Knee and Hip She contacted a attorney and was told that fall claims are not worth it you just don't get enough to make it worth anybody's time.

 

[LandRover]

"You should have kept your cool and reported it to the manager first instead of confronting the cleaning people. You put them on the defensive and they will likely not settle with you."
I had tried numerous times to talk to the manager. He has never returned any of my calls.
I didn't confront the cleaning people. Wal-Mart's insurance claims man is telling me to deal with them. They were to call me back. I didn't contact them first.

"If you were reimbursed for you damaged property what is your beef? You have to be kidding with me to say that you damaged your back or neck in a simple slip and fall. Are you Ezell?"
Yet another person that obviously didn't read the whole story. I haven't been reimbursed for my damaged property! That is my "beef"!
I also never said that my back was permanantly damaged. I had back pain, I went to a chiropractor. The following was in his diagnosis that is printed on my receipt:

"Closed dislocation, fourth cervical vertabra"
"Closed dislocation, multiple cervical vertebrae"
"Pain in thoracic spine"
"lumbosacral (joint) (ligament) sprain"

"Of course, going to a quackopractor instead of a real doctor isn't going to help his case at all."
Hmm... Interesting. I suppose I should have gone to the hospital and had numerous X-rays, and a MUCH larger bill that they wouldn't be wanting to pay.

"One reason might be that they feel you did the slip and fall on accident"
Yeah, it was an accident...
I guess you're thinking that I really wanted to fall flat on my back in some chemical crap on purpose with hopes of a huge lawsuit settlement. Don't you think if that was the case, I'd be claiming a serious injury? I am not claiming any injury!
I'm not one of those a$$holes on 20/20 that pretends they can't walk, and is then later caught on tape skiing in colorado after their lawsuit!

 

[SSP]

I?m not surprised.