Post-Holiday Shopping Accidents in Texas

The holiday season may be over, but the pain from your shopping injury could still linger. If you were injured while Christmas shopping, it’s important to know who might be liable and what kind of compensation you could receive.

Let’s face it: Christmas shopping often means navigating through overwhelming crowds. Between workers cleaning spills and stocking shelves and kids filming TikToks in the store, the potential for injury is high during this time of the year. Read on to find out the best way to navigate an injury in a retail store to protect your rights.

For all injuries related to holiday shopping, Carabin Shaw offers free consultations to help you get started.

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Common Post-Holiday Shopping Injuries

Amid the holiday rush, it’s easy to overlook hazards while you’re busy checking off your shopping list. Slippery floors, cluttered stairs, uneven rugs, and tangled cords are just some of the potential risks that could lead to an accident. Overcrowded aisles can also make tripping more likely.

The most common shopping-related injuries include:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Cuts and bruises
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Head injuries
• In severe cases, even death

If you or a loved one suffers an injury, whether minor or serious, make sure to seek medical attention right away.

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What to Do After a Shopping Injury

Getting hurt in a public place can be embarrassing, but it’s critical to take specific steps to protect your rights. Preserving evidence is key to proving the property owner’s negligence.

Here’s what you should do:

1. Take Photos of the Scene
   If possible, document the accident scene immediately. Use your phone or have a companion help you. Enable the timestamp feature to ensure your evidence is clear and verifiable.
2. Find Eyewitnesses
   Witnesses can help strengthen your case. Get their contact information so you can reach out to them if their statements are needed.
3. Request an Accident Report
   Ask the store manager to file an accident report and get a copy. Photograph it if necessary. Also, request that any surveillance footage be preserved, as some store owners might attempt to alter or delete evidence.
4. Seek Medical Attention
   Even minor injuries can worsen over time if not treated promptly. Obtain a medical report and keep copies of your bills, as they can be used to support your compensation claim.
5. Call an Attorney

You have the right to consult with an attorney about your shopping accident, and it’s a good idea to do so — big businesses often fight to avoid paying for accidents on their property. If you suffered any losses– property damage, medical bills, or missed work — because of your injury, getting compensated is more likely with a team backing you up.

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Injured While Holiday Shopping in Texas? Call Shaw!

Shopping during the holidays doesn’t have to end in stress and injury. If you or a loved one was hurt in a holiday shopping accident anywhere in Texas, you might be entitled to compensation for:

• Ambulance fees
• ER visits
• Surgeries
• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Missed Work
• Wrongful death
• And more

At Carabin Shaw, we make it easy to find out what you’re legally entitled to—at no cost to you.

Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 today or use our live chat to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our premises liability attorneys. No fees, no obligations—just expert legal advice.

Carabin Shaw is a trusted name in San Antonio and across Texas because we put our clients first. We look forward to serving you.