There are more than 1,170 Kohl’s department stores in the United States, and California has about 10% of them. As such, the stores generate billions and billions of dollars of income every year, with a profit that approaches $1 billion. Kohl’s has certain responsibilities to its customers though. First of all, Kohl’s must provide its shoppers with a reasonably safe place to do their shopping. For instance, stores must be free from any hidden dangers that might injure them. So with thousands of shoppers pulling into Kohl’s parking lots every day, that’s a serious responsibility. Management and owners must conduct periodic interior and exterior inspections must be made of each store premises. These inspections must happen during store hours for purposes of discovering any hazardous conditions that might injure shoppers.
Some Examples of Shopping Accidents at Kohls
The most common accidents that shoppers are injured in while on property owned or operated by Kohls are slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls. Here are some of the more common ways that they might occur:
- Tripping and falling in holes or over uneven surfaces in Kohl’s parking lots and sidewalks.
- Slipping on accumulated water at that was tracked in around store entryways.
- Slipping on liquids that were spilled by customers Kohl’s employees.
- Tripping and falling on merchandise or displays protruding into aisles for customer walking.
- Slipping on water from refrigeration units.
- Slipping on water accumulated on washroom floors.
Common Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Injuries at Kohl’s Stores
In the context of injuries suffered in slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls, much depends on whether the victim fell backward or forward. In a slip-and-fall, a victim will likely fall backward and suffer one or more of the following injuries:
- Serious head, back and neck injuries, including fractures.
- Trauma to the brain and spinal cord.
- Internal shoulder and elbow damage.
- Hip fracture.
- Ankle Fracture.
If that same victim suffers a trip-and-fall, he or she is likely to fall forward. The same head, back, neck, brain and spinal cord injuries might be suffered, but other injuries are likely to be caused too. For example, those might commonly include:
- Facial and dental injuries.
- Shoulder tears and dislocations from reaching forward to break the fall.
- Hand and wrist fractures from breaking the fall.
- Fractured ribs.
- Internal knee injuries.
What to do After Suffering a Fall at a Kohl’s Store in California
For purposes of preserving and protecting your rights, there are certain things that you must do after falling in a Kohl’s store. First, report the accident to the store manager. Furthermore, complete a written accident report. Don’t admit any fault. Then, get to an urgent care center or emergency room right away. Paramedics can take you there if you need them. Then, speak with our California slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall lawyers here at Maison Law right away. We’ll be pleased to arrange for a free consultation and case review. Don’t speak with the opposing insurance company before you speak with us. It’s only going to try and obtain information from you that it will use against you to devalue or even deny your claim. Any information that you give us about your accident or injuries remains confidential.
Remember to report your accident and seek medical help immediately. Then, call us for that free consultation and case review. If we represent you, our goal will be to obtain the highest settlement or award that you deserve.
Speak to a California Kohl’s Slip-And-Fall Accident Lawyer
If you experienced a Kohl’s slip-and-fall accident in any California store, the Maison Law firm wants to hear from you. Martin Gasparian, the head of the Maison Law team, has many years of experience service as a personal injury lawyer.
Review our form so that a member of our team can follow up. We can schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to give you guidance regarding your case.
