Take These Steps To Avoid A Slip And Fall Injury While Holiday Shopping

November 29, 2020
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The vast majority of shopping these days is done online, especially with COVID-19 still running rampant throughout the state, but there are still plenty of people who are making their way to shops throughout the city of New Haven and the surrounding area where high holiday shopping volume can lead to a New Haven slip and fall injury.

If you’re headed to the store to do some shopping this holiday season there are some things you can and should do to keep yourself safe and healthy.  First and foremost, wear a mask.  Wearing a mask will keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.  While you’re shopping though, you will also want to avoid any of the following issues that could lead to an injury;

  1. Avoid mad rushes to popular items.  We know it can be tempting to race toward the hot toy of the season and of course we all want to make sure Timmy gets the latest and greatest, but you shouldn’t go so hard that you are going to injure yourself in the mad rush.
  2. Skip the grocery aisles.  Stores that act as both department stores and grocery stores are very common now and grocery store aisles are often littered with spills of liquids that could lead you to slip and hurt yourself.
  3. Watch your step when going in and out of stores.  It is common for there to be sidewalk issues in front of stores and this can lead to treacherous walking before you even make it into the store.
  4. Be careful if the weather is bad because snow and ice on your shoes can lead to slippery floors inside and an accident may occur.

If you are heading out to do your holiday shopping in the store this year you will want to protect yourself against getting injured as a result of a Connecticut slip and fall accident.  Injuries can happen when you least expect it and when your mind is filled with sugar plum fairies, you might be distracted and be more susceptible to this type of injury as you shop.

While you’re out shopping for the holidays, if you are injured, you may need an experienced attorney to review your case.  Contact our office if you need someone to review your case.