Target Store Accidents in NYC

Target Store Accidents in NYC Target stores are popular in New York City, NY, for home and personal goods, including groceries, clothing, personal items, household goods, and children’s toys. However, as other retailers must, Target stores must be careful to keep their premises safe for customers. Slips, trips, and falls are common in retail businesses.

The New York City Target store accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers handle all types of accident claims related to injuries at Target stores. Our personal injury lawyers have over 25 of legal experience handling personal injury claims. We are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Contact our law firm to schedule a free consultation to discuss how our New York premises liability lawyers can help you with a Target injury claim at (212) 564-2800.

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How the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With a Target Store Claim

Target employees are friendly and helpful. However, they are not the people you deal with if you are injured in a Target store. Instead, you deal with an impersonal corporation and its insurance provider.

Neither company is interested in paying large settlements. Instead, the companies and their defense lawyers work to minimize the value of your personal injury claim if they do not deny it first. Our legal team at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers fights to get you the money you deserve.

When you hire our award-winning New York City premises liability lawyers, you can expect us to:

Investigate the cause of your injury at a Target store
Gather evidence proving fault and liability
Document your damages and work with medical experts to determine the extent of your injuries
Research the store’s history of accidents and injuries
Obtain information about safety violations
Fight back against allegations of failing to mitigate damages and contributory fault
Negotiate a fair settlement figure
File a lawsuit and argue the case in court if Target refuses to settle for a fair amount

We put our entire resources into pursuing your claim against a Target store. Call us for your free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in New York City, New York.

Common Causes of Target Store Accidents in New York

Millions of people shop at Target stores. Therefore, the stores must take great care to maintain the premises in a safe condition to avoid falls and other accidents.

Common causes of accidents and injuries in Target stores include:

Obstacles, merchandise, and other items left in the aisles
Poorly stocked shelves that cause items to fall
Slippery or wet floors
Poorly maintained parking lots and sidewalks
Negligent security
Insufficient lighting
Snow and ice on sidewalks
Failing to place mats and warning signs for wet floors
Damaged flooring
Failing to clean up spilled products
Sharp edges on racks and shelves

The store is liable if it knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to correct it or provide adequate warnings. Because every inch of a Target store is under surveillance, there is likely a video of your accident. Contact us now so that we can demand that the store preserve the video instead of erasing it or recording over it.

Target Store Injuries and Damages

A slip and fall or other accident at a Target store can cause traumatic injuries. Common injuries customers sustain at Target include:

Broken bones and fractures
Sprains and strains
Traumatic brain injuries
Wrist, ankle, knee, and hip injuries
Back and neck injuries
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Nerve damage and soft tissue injuries
Lacerations

The damages caused by Target store injuries include financial losses, physical injuries, and emotional distress. You can recover compensation for your economic damages, including lost wages, medical bills, and out-of-pocket expenses. You can also recover non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering.

If you sustain a permanent injury or disability, you could also receive money for diminished earning potential, ongoing medical care, and a decreased quality of life.

What Should I Do After a Fall or Injury at a New York Target Store?

If you are hurt in a New York Target store, the following steps can help protect your right to compensation for damages:

Document the Accident Scene

Take pictures and make a video of the accident scene. Store managers will work quickly to correct the hazard once it is reported. Ask eyewitnesses to give you their names and contact information.

Report the Accident

Locate a store employee or ask someone to find an employee. Ask the employee to get the manager because you have been injured.

Avoid admitting fault or wrongdoing when telling the manager that you fell or were injured. Never apologize or say you are sorry for causing a problem or inconvenience.

Seek Medical Treatment

Request emergency medical services if necessary and go to the emergency room. Do not say that you are not injured or that you are “fine” or “okay” at the store. Instead, state that you will see a doctor immediately and then do so.

Contact Our New York City Target Store Accidents Attorneys

Call our law office to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. The time to file a Target injury claim is limited by New York’s statute of limitations. You do not want to miss the filing deadline and lose your right to recover damages.

Also, hiring a lawyer avoids the necessity of dealing with the Target store, insurance investigators, claims adjusters, and other parties. The less you say to these parties, the better for your case. Reach out today to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced New York City Target store accident lawyer.