When Texas residents need to purchase something, they often head to their local store. For many people, shopping is something they love, while for others, it is a dreaded chore. In many cases, though, shopping for consumer goods at a retail store is so common place that people may not even think about it. People do not realize how common injuries are at shopping centers and grocery stores. However, just like any place you go, you can be injured while shopping.
There are many types of injuries that frequently occur while people are shopping. People should be aware of these potential injuries, so that they can be on the lookout for danger. People also need to realize that if one of these accidents happens to them, they may be entitled to compensation in a premises liability action.
One type of common shopping injury are those that occur in parking lots. Parking lot injuries can include accidents resulting from a failure to remove snow or ice, or they may result from a poorly maintained or designed surface.
Head injuries are often common at shopping centers. These occur when objects fall from shelves, display cases or other areas. A variety of injuries can occur in slip-and-fall accidents. These accidents often occur in retail settings when poor lighting, wet floors or torn carpets cause someone to fall. Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious injuries and lifelong complications.
Shopping carts and an excess of people can also cause serious accidents inside shopping centers. Overcrowding can lead to trampling injuries, whereas shopping carts often result in falls.
Many hazardous conditions might be present inside a store. In these cases, people should seek specific legal advice to determine how to move forward from the accident.
Source: Findlaw.com, “Shopping Injuries Overview,” accessed on July 5, 2015.
