Retail stores have a duty to ensure customer safety, including securing merchandise. Falling items can cause serious injuries, and victims may have a claim under Georgia’s premises liability laws.
Common Causes of Falling Merchandise
• Improperly stacked goods.
• Failure to secure heavy items on high shelves.
• Reckless actions by store employees or other customers.
Steps to Prove Negligence
1. Duty of Care: The store owed you a responsibility to keep the premises safe.
2. Breach of Duty: The store failed to meet safety standards.
3. Causation: The breach caused your injury.
4. Damages: You suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm.
Steps to Take After a Falling Merchandise Injury
1. Report the Incident: Notify store management immediately and request an incident report.
2. Document the Scene: Take photos of the merchandise and injury.
3. Seek Medical Attention: Ensure injuries are documented.
4. Contact a Lawyer: Premises liability claims require detailed evidence and strategy.
Gunn Law Group can help you pursue a claim for falling merchandise injuries. Call us at 888-244-4866.
