Legal support for customers injured in big-box home improvement stores across Louisiana.
Why Slip & Falls Happen at Home Depot
Unlike grocery stores or smaller retailers, Home Depot locations pose unique hazards because of their warehouse-style layout and heavy merchandise. Many safety risks stem from poor maintenance, rushed restocking, or failure to supervise high-traffic areas. Common causes of Home Depot slip, trip, and fall accidents include:
- Spilled liquids (paint, oils, solvents, water, cleaning products)
- Loose debris such as sawdust, metal pieces, screws, or packaging
- Tools or merchandise left on the floor during restocking
- Cracked, uneven, or improperly maintained concrete
- Wet entrances from rain or mopping without warning signs
- Forklift or pallet jack activity leaving hazardous residue or obstacles
- Poor lighting in lumber aisles, garden centers, and large back sections
- Fallen merchandise that creates dangerous obstacles in walkways
Home Depot must regularly inspect aisles, correct hazards promptly, and warn customers when conditions are unsafe. When they fail to do so, they can be held legally responsible.



