Accidents at Sporting Goods Stores
If you’re an athlete or sports enthusiast, you may frequently go to sporting goods stores to replace worn out gear or try out the latest equipment. Even non-athletes can find plenty of items to try and tools to buy that help them enjoy the great outdoors.
But a fun outing to your local store can take an unfortunate turn if the store fails to keep you safe. In-store hazards can cause you to slip and fall while making your way in and around the store and its aisles.
Slip and fall accidents can leave you with debilitating injuries like:
- Back strains
- Neck sprains
- Concussions
- Broken bones
- Joint damage
Such serious injuries often require costly long-term medical care. If you’re unable to work, the combination of medical bills and lost wages can be financially devastating. The injuries received after a slip and fall accident at a retail store may also cause you to miss out on your favorite outdoor activities, hobbies, and events.
Potential Hazards at Everywhere
As a specialty retailer, you may encounter a variety of hazards while shopping in any sporting goods store. If store staff are negligent and these dangers are not corrected, you may end up being involved in a slip and fall accident.
Several sports retail stores have a number of interactive displays set up throughout the store that allow you to test out sports equipment and other gear before you make a purchase. These displays can cause you to trip and fall if demo equipment is left in lying around in aisles.
Other large in-store displays like exercise equipment, outdoor furniture, and camping gear can be difficult to navigate around and trip you up as you attempt to pass by.
Some other safety concerns you may encounter while shopping at any retail store include:
- Shoeboxes, hangers, and loose merchandise in aisle ways
- Wet floors near entranceways
- Putting greens in aisles
All of these circumstances can cause you to slip and fall if not corrected by the store or its employees.
Get the Representation You Need
A large chain store has immediate access to a legal team. Their goal is to defend the specialty retailer against your slip and fall claim.
To help prove your case, you will need the experience of a personal injury attorney on your side. He or she can fight back against the defense team representing the retailer while protecting your best interests each step of the way.
This gives you the best chance of receiving the maximum compensation you deserve after being involved in a costly slip and fall accident.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Dick's Sporting Goods, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
