Can I Sue A Shop For Walking Through A Clear Glass Display?

With so many options to make your purchases online, stores and small local shops are working extra hard to draw customers into their physical locations. They try to increase foot traffic by creating elaborate and visually exciting displays, many of which use glass shelving and supports to make the appearance of merchandise that is floating in thin air. And while these displays look great and attract the attention of shoppers to items they might not even have been shopping for, they also introduce a level of concern for the safety of those walking through the shop.

These unique displays are a great way to grab shoppers’ attention and increase sales of many items. However, once the glass sales display is empty, it can become a severe safety hazard for anyone walking through the shop. Clear glass display units can be almost impossible for consumers to see, making them a significant safety hazard, especially when placed near designated walkways and aisles in a shop.

If you have recently suffered an injury while walking through a clear glass display, the staff at Normandie Law Firm is here to provide the information and guidance you need to protect your rights and financial future. Injuries from sharp glass shelving and a trip and fall incident can create tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial hardships. And unless you have the expertise of a quality clear glass display injury lawyer, you could be facing a mountain of expenses you will pay out of pocket.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about who else could be liable for your injuries and losses, as well as how we will work diligently to protect your rights as a personal injury victim. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your immediate questions and schedule your free consultation with an expert personal injury lawyer to determine if you can sue a shop for walking through a clear glass display.

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Injuries Often Sustained When A Victim Walks Through A Clear Glass Display
The large pieces of glass used to construct transparent displays are shockingly durable. These units, once built, can support a massive amount of weight. However, when empty and hard to see, that glass can become very hazardous to shoppers. The corners and edges of the supports and shelving can be sharp, as are the shards of glass if the unit falls to the ground. Some of the most common injuries suffered by victims who walk through a clear glass display include:

• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can be complicated by damage to internal organs or excessive internal bleeding
• Injuries to facial skin, the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or teeth
• Broken or fractured bones or damage to joints
• Soft tissue injuries to tendons, ligaments, or nerves
• Back, neck, or spinal cord damage
• Head injuries that could range from a concussion or skull fracture to a brain contusion or hemorrhage, or other traumatic brain injuries

Sadly, many of these injuries can be life-altering or life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. But even more disturbing is that the incident could have been prevented if the shop staff had dedicated more time and attention to protecting their customers’ safety and following the premise liability guidelines. All shop owners and their teams have an obligation to customers and the general public to maintain the space in a safe and hazard-free condition. And having displays that are difficult or impossible to see could be considered negligent on the part of the shop. To understand more about the responsibilities of a shop owner and their staff, contact Normandie Law Firm today.

How Negligence Can Impact Your Ability To Sue A Shop If You Walk Through A Clear Glass Display
It is essential to understand that the premises liability laws define the level of safety and care a business or property owner must provide guests. These laws were enacted to ensure the general public is safe entering a shop, large store, or even another person’s residence. The level of maintenance and care focused on safety should be equal to those the average prudent person would provide.

So when you walk through a clear glass display in a shop. The question to answer is would the average person place the display in that area? In addition, there could be questions about not marking the glass display or placing items on it to ensure that guests could see the obstruction or barrier in the area. If it is deemed that the average person would have taken more care in placing the display or marking it to ensure the safety of others, then the shop is likely liable for your injuries, and you have reasons to file a clear glass display injury lawsuit.

How Much Is A Clear Glass Display Injury Lawsuit Worth?
The value of any personal injury lawsuit is determined mainly by evaluating the losses and expenses it caused the victim. There are no preset dollar amounts for basic personal injury claims or the location or responsible party for your injuries and losses. You will work with the staff at Normandie Law Firm to compile all the receipts and bills for expenses related to your injuries as well as any losses you suffered. These documents will then support the total amount of your claim against the shop where you walked through the clear glass display.

In most personal injury claims, there are specific items that are permitted, which include:

• Your lost wages if the injuries sustained prevent you from working at your current job until you have fully recovered
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the glass display injury incident
• The cost of your legal fees from Normandie Law Firm to prepare and litigate your walking through a clear glass display injury lawsuit
• All medical expenses related to the injuries you suffered in the incident, including the estimated cost of any future care required for those injuries, such as reconstructive surgery or rehabilitation

When the victim suffers severe injuries requiring an extended recovery period, it is also common to include a dollar amount to represent the victim’s pain and suffering. Your legal team from Normandie Law Firm often determines this amount as they use their extensive experience in handling similar cases to calculate an appropriate amount.

The total amount of your claim will vary based on many factors specific to you and your injuries. The claim could be worth a few thousand dollars if the incident results in only minor injuries. But when the injuries are severe, you miss a significant amount of work, or the injuries will have a life-long impact on your capability or leave you with limitations, the amount can be hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Your Normandie Law Firm legal team will always work diligently to ensure that you receive the most robust compensation allowed by law and that you do not face added financial hardships due to someone else’s negligence or mistakes.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim?
The Statute of Limitations for a personal injury claim, such as an injury from walking through a clear glass display, is typically two years. If your claim is not filed with the court system in that time, you will likely lose the right to seek compensation for losses and injuries from that event. However, you can request that your Normandie Law Firm complete and file your claim as quickly as possible if the settlement or verdict funds are needed to pay your living expenses or other costs created by the injuries you sustained. Our goal is always to do everything we can to meet the short and long-term needs of our clients who have suffered a personal injury.

You Deserve Quality Legal Representation
After suffering an injury that could prevent you from working and earning a living, it could be challenging to pay for legal services upfront, as is typical in the industry. However, the staff at Normandie Law Firm is well aware of this challenge that could prevent you from having the best legal services. We believe that every personal injury victim deserves justice and legal care to ensure they get the full compensation owed.

To help you get the compensation and legal services you deserve, our company payment policy is never to charge a client until they have received a settlement or verdict for their claim. Simply put, we only get paid after you get paid so that you have the funds to pay your legal expenses and other costs created by the injury incident.

In addition, if we fail to win your case, you owe us nothing. So there is never a risk of you falling deeper into debt by hiring Normandie Law Firm. We genuinely care about each of our clients and pledge to always put their needs first, even before our own. There is no better way to prove our dedication than to offer to work for free if we fail.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Normandie Law Firm office today to learn more about your rights as a personal injury victim and how we will work tirelessly to protect them and your future financial stability. Our priority is always to see that justice is served for every victim and their loved ones.

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