Injured at HomeGoods in Miami

Hurt at HomeGoods in Miami? Understanding Your Rights in Florida Premises Liability Claims

If you were hurt in a HomeGoods store, its parking lot, or shared shopping-center common areas in Miami, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain. The premises liability attorneys at Wolfson & Leon help victims hold negligent businesses accountable.

Injured While Shopping at HomeGoods in Miami?

HomeGoods is a popular destination for stylish furniture, décor, and seasonal finds. Still, it only takes one moment for a preventable safety hazard to turn a shopping trip into a painful injury. From slippery tile floors to crowded aisles and poorly maintained parking areas, retail premises risks are all too common in busy South Florida shopping centers.

At Wolfson & Leon, we represent individuals injured due to unsafe conditions in stores, parking lots, and open-air retail complexes throughout Miami-Dade County. With more than 60 years of courtroom experience, we know how to investigate corporate negligence, preserve key evidence, and pursue maximum compensation for injured Florida shoppers.

You don’t have to navigate insurance adjusters or corporate defense firms alone. Our legal team is here to help. Visit Wolfson & Leon today and learn more about your legal rights.

HomeGoods Locations in Miami

Many HomeGoods stores are located in high-traffic retail hubs, where shared maintenance responsibilities and heavy foot traffic can increase the risk of accidents. Known locations in Miami and surrounding cities include:

The Shops at Midtown: 3401-118 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127
The Greenery: 7770 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, FL 33156
Doral Square: 8700 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33147
Dolphin Mall: 11251 NW 12^th Street, Miami, FL 33172
Promenade Shops: 20515 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180
Intracoastal Mall: 3809 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Whether your injury occurred inside the store, in a parking lot, on a walkway between storefronts, or in a shopping center common area, premises liability laws may still apply.

What Is Premises Liability in Florida?

Premises liability holds property owners, tenants, retailers, and maintenance companies responsible when they fail to keep a reasonably safe environment for visitors.

At a HomeGoods or surrounding shopping center, legal responsibility may fall to one or more parties, including:

The store itself (HomeGoods/TJX Companies)
The shopping-center property owner or management company
Third-party maintenance, cleaning, or security contractors

To establish liability, an injured person must show that:

A dangerous condition existed,
The business or property owner knew or should have known about it, and
Reasonable steps were not taken to fix or warn about the danger.

Unsafe conditions may include liquid spills, poorly secured shelving, obstructed aisles, missing floor mats, cracked sidewalks, faulty parking lot lighting, or flooded walkways after rainstorms.

Common Premises Liability Hazards at HomeGoods & Nearby Shopping Centers

Miami retail environments, especially outdoor malls like The Shops at Midtown, Doral Square, and The Greenery, present unique safety risks due to:

In-Store Hazards

Wet or freshly cleaned tile floors without signage
Fallen merchandise or stacked inventory blocking aisles
Loose rugs or uneven floor transitions
Leaking ceiling panels during rainstorms
Glass, candles, or décor broken on floors and not promptly cleaned

Parking Lot & Common Area Hazards

Cracked pavement, potholes, or uneven ramps
Oil slicks, rain puddles, or poor drainage
Faded crosswalks or missing pedestrian markings
Malfunctioning parking lot lights at night
Loose curbs or broken parking blocks
Overfilled shopping cart stalls that obstruct walkways and increase fall risks

Miami weather introduces additional hazards. Sudden downpours make walkways dangerously slick, particularly on polished floor tiles or painted crosswalk surfaces. Businesses must anticipate premises liability risks and take preventive action.

Common Injuries in Premises Liability Cases

Retail accidents can cause significant medical and financial harm, including:

Fractures (ankle, wrist, hip, shoulder)
Knee and ligament tears
Neck and spinal injuries
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Deep cuts or puncture wounds from broken merchandise
Soft tissue injuries with chronic pain complications

According to the CDC, falls are one of the leading causes of brain injuries and emergency-treated trauma incidents in the U.S., underscoring the seriousness of retail fall claims.

If you’ve suffered a concussion or similar injury, see our Concussion Injury page for more information.

Why Premises Liability Cases Are Not Always Simple

Many victims assume a store pays just because an accident happened on their property. But the reality is that corporate retailers and commercial landlords may try to get out of paying for the damages you’ve suffered by arguing that:

The hazard was “open and obvious”
The victim “should have been paying more attention.”
The condition existed too briefly to be discovered
The incident falls under shared shopping-center liability

Florida’s modified comparative negligence law may reduce compensation if the defense shifts even partial blame to the injured person. This is why early legal representation matters.

A premises liability attorney can:

Secure surveillance footage before it’s erased
Subpoena maintenance and incident logs
Identify all responsible parties, including landlords and contractors
Build a clear timeline proving notice of the unsafe condition
Counter biased claims from insurance companies

Learn more on our Premises Liability page.

Florida Premises Liability Law at a Glance

Under Florida Statute 768.0755, if a person slips on a “transitory foreign substance” (liquid, debris, or temporary hazard), they must prove the business:

Recognized the safety risk before the accident, or
Had constructive knowledge, meaning it existed long enough that the business should have discovered and corrected it.

Shoppers who are injured typically have a two-year window rom the injury date to pursue a premises liability lawsuit. Missing that deadline can permanently bar a claim, regardless of merit.

Frequently Asked Questions in a HomeGoods Store Accident

If I slipped in a shared shopping-center walkway, can I still sue HomeGoods?

Possibly, but responsibility may also rest with the property owner or management company that oversees shared spaces—not just the store itself.

What if my accident happened during heavy rainfall? Does that count as “foreseeable”?

Often yes. In Miami, sudden storms are predictable. Stores must take reasonable steps, such as placing mats, using wet-floor signs, and monitoring entryways.

Can I request evidence from the store myself?

You can ask, but businesses are not required to release surveillance footage, incident logs, or maintenance records without a legal process. An attorney can secure these before they are overwritten or discarded.

What if an employee offered verbal help but didn’t file a report?

Your claim is not invalid, but the lack of a written incident report makes evidence preservation even more critical. Legal representation becomes key.

Will I have to go to court?

Most premises liability cases get settled before trial. However, a credible threat of litigation backed by strong evidence often leads to better settlement outcomes.

Call Wolfson & Leon – We’re Here to Help

Injuries at retail spaces like HomeGoods don’t just disrupt your day; they can derail your stability, mobility, and financial well-being. When your accident was caused by unsafe property conditions, you deserve experienced legal representation that fights for your best possible results.

Wolfson & Leon proudly serves Miami and all of South Florida, protecting the rights of injury victims against national retailers and commercial property owners.

You don’t have to carry the burden alone. Call Wolfson & Leon today at 305-285-1115 for your free and confidential consultation. Help, answers, and advocacy are just a conversation away.

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