Make Sure to Watch Out for Negligent Behavior on Black Friday

While Black Friday has quickly become many Americans’ favorite shopping day of the year, the long lines and early morning rushes can often create dangerous situations for unsuspecting shoppers and store employees. Over the last several years, scores of people were injured due to the negligent and inappropriate behavior of others. Here are two things you can do to make sure you and your family don’t suffer a personal injury coming off of such a joyous holiday.

·         Walk, don’t run – Many of the injuries have occurred because of slip-and-falls, or collisions in stores, or because of people pushing and shoving to get in the store. It may seem ok if you see other people running up and down the aisles, but it isn’t safe for them to be doing, and it’s not safe for you.

·         Be courteous – Even if other shoppers are being downright rude, it is important to keep your cool and not play into someone else’s aggression. Many of these Black Friday injuries are not accidents at all, and result from someone attacking another shopper after losing their cool. To protect yourself, it’s best to respond with calm to even the most hair-raising situations.

Hopefully nothing bad happens to you or anyone you know on Black Friday, but if you do need an attorney in Los Angeles, contact Cameron Yadidi Brock and the Law Offices of Burg & Brock to see if you are entitled to compensation as a result of any injury.