Thanksgiving is a great time to get together with friends and family and share in each other’s company. The trend of heading out after the festivities to begin holiday shopping keeps the excitement rolling, but it can become hazardous because of the large crowds of anxious people waiting for a great deal on their new TV’s, game systems, lawn care items, and more.
The team at Tolbert Beadle, LLC has seen plenty of cases in which shoppers become injured and are seeking compensation for their medical bills and more. Any good personal injury lawyer will tell you that these cases pivot on the ability to prove negligence on someone’s part. This means you will have to prove that someone was aware of potential issues that could compromise a shoppers’ safety, and they made no effort to prevent the situation.
Here we discuss some tips to maintain your own safety this Black Friday. But remember, if the worst happens and you find yourself needing representation, call a personal injury lawyer at Tolbert Beadle, LLC.
Exercise Patience
We’ve all seen the horrifying stories on the news about people becoming injured or trampled to death when businesses open their doors on the morning of Black Friday. Even if you have chosen to camp out in the cold to be at the door when the store opens, you should never let yourself become so caught up in the rush that you begin pushing or fighting for entry.
If you do become injured in a rush for the door, chances are that liability will fall on the store itself for poor planning on a night that could reasonably be expected to be significantly busier than usual. By not putting a better process in place to deal with the higher volume, the store puts your safety at risk. If you’re unsure about who should be considered liable for your injuries, please call Tolbert Beadle, LLC to set up a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.
Keep Your Money Secure
Because stores can fill up with so many people, they can attract people who want to take advantage of the crowds and steal from your wallet or purse. In order to avoid becoming a victim of theft, keep your cash and cards close, perhaps in a front pocket.
Drive With Caution
The roadways are likely to be a bit busier than usual on Black Friday, so be sure to drive cautiously. You have to consider that some people on the road may have been celebrating their holiday shortly before heading out to shop, and they may have had more to drink than they should. Other drivers may also be fighting fatigue and drowsiness from either staying up too late or from overindulging in a Thanksgiving meal.
If you should become the victim of an auto accident during the Black Friday shopping rush, don’t hesitate to call an auto accident lawyer at Tolbert Beadle, LLC.
Injured Shopping? Call a Personal Injury Lawyer at Tolbert Beadle, LLC
If you get injured while shopping on Black Friday, don’t let the person responsible go free. This is not the time of year to be suffering and in pain due to someone else’s negligence. You will need representation, so call a personal injury lawyer at Tolbert Beadle, LLC. A personal injury lawyer from our law firm will offer the skills and decisive thinking to win your compensation.