Automatic Door Accidents at Walmart
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You walk up to a Walmart, the doors slide open, and you step inside without a second thought. Those doors are supposed to make life easier, not send someone to the emergency room. When an automatic door malfunctions, it can slam shut, fail to open, or strike a shopper with enough force to cause serious injuries.
Walmart has a legal duty to keep its stores and equipment safe for everyone who enters. That includes every automatic door at every entrance. When those doors fail because Walmart ignored maintenance, skipped inspections, or refused to repair a known issue, the company is responsible for the harm that follows.
At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we have seen how one moment of corporate neglect can change a life. Our firm is here to make sure Walmart is held accountable when its carelessness causes an injury.
Why These Accidents Happen
Automatic doors rely on motion sensors, calibration systems, and consistent maintenance to function safely. When one piece of that system fails, danger follows.
Many accidents occur because of sensors that fail to detect movement, poor calibration that causes a door to close too quickly, or lack of regular maintenance. Sometimes the problem lies with a repair contractor who cuts corners or skips safety checks. In other cases, Walmart employees notice the problem but never report it.
No matter the cause, the responsibility falls on Walmart. The company controls the property, hires the contractors, and profits from every customer who walks through those doors. It must also take responsibility when those same doors cause injury.
Always Remember
An automatic door should never cause an injury. When it does, it is because someone ignored a clear responsibility. Walmart’s duty of care exists to protect you, not the company’s reputation.
At Chalik & Chalik, we believe that no corporation is above accountability. We have built our careers on standing up for ordinary people against powerful companies. When Walmart fails to protect its customers, we make sure the truth is heard.
Always remember: you are not powerless. You have rights. You have options. And you have us on your side.
Common Injuries from Faulty Doors
Automatic doors move faster and hit harder than most people realize. Victims often suffer broken bones, torn ligaments, concussions, deep cuts, and severe bruising. Shoulder and wrist injuries are common when people try to block a closing door. Some victims experience neck and back pain that lasts for months.
Elderly shoppers are especially at risk because they move slowly and may rely on the door’s sensors to give them enough time to enter or exit. When that timing fails, the outcome can be devastating.
Even a single malfunction can cause permanent injury. That is why the law requires constant inspection and safe operation of all automatic doors in stores like Walmart.
Walmart’s Legal Duty of Care
Under Florida law, Walmart must take reasonable steps to keep its property safe for the public. This duty of care includes the doors, sensors, motors, and safety systems that control store entrances.
The company is required to:
• Inspect automatic doors regularly.
• Keep written records of service and maintenance.
• Replace broken sensors immediately.
• Remove dangerous equipment from use until it is safe again.
• Train staff to report and respond to malfunctions quickly.
If Walmart knew or should have known about a door malfunction and failed to fix it, that is negligence. The company cannot hide behind contractors or maintenance vendors. The law holds the property owner responsible.
How Chalik & Chalik Proves Negligence
The key to every Walmart injury case is evidence, and our firm knows how to find it. We move quickly to preserve store video, inspection records, and maintenance reports before they disappear. We interview employees, speak with witnesses, and consult engineers who can explain exactly how the door failed.
We also document the full extent of your injuries and the long-term impact they have on your life. Our goal is to show the complete story: what happened, why it happened, and how Walmart could have prevented it.
You will work directly with attorneys Jason and Debi Chalik. We do not hand your case to assistants or call centers. You get honest guidance, personal attention, and legal representation from lawyers who have spent decades fighting for injured Floridians.
What You Can Recover
A successful Walmart injury claim can help you recover more than just the cost of emergency treatment. You may be entitled to compensation for:
• Medical bills, surgery, and therapy.
• Lost income and reduced ability to work.
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
• Future rehabilitation or home modifications if needed.
Our firm does not settle for quick offers from Walmart’s internal claims department. We fight for the full value of your case so you can focus on healing while we handle the pressure.
Take Action Now
After an accident, Walmart’s team will move fast to protect the company. Their adjusters may call you, ask for a recorded statement, or offer a small payment to make the problem go away. You do not have to speak with them. You do not have to sign anything.
Call us first. We will handle every communication, protect your claim, and make sure you are treated fairly.