A parent’s worst nightmare is something bad happening to his children. Top on the list of concerns may not be his baby or young child being injured in a grocery or retail store shopping cart accident. However, thousands of children are injured when falling out of the cart or when the cart tips over—and children can suffer permanent life-changing injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or death.
Nine Ways Parents Can Reduce the Risk of a Shopping Cart Accident
Many shopping cart accidents are caused when businesses fail to provide seat belts on its shopping carts, the restraints are broken Image may be NSFW.
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or inadequate, or the shopping cart is broken. However, you can take steps to help prevent your children from being injured. Ways to do this include:
Always use the shopping cart seat belt and check it frequently to be certain it is snug.
Be certain your child’s legs are placed through the leg openings on the cart.
Stay with your child and do not leave him unattended.
Do not let your child ride or stand in the cart basket.
Do not put a baby car seat or other car seat in the cart seat or basket.
Do not allow your child to ride or climb into the cart from its front or side.
Do not allow your child to push a shopping cart if another child is seated in it.
Keep your child’s feet away from the cart wheels.
Do not use a shopping cart that has inadequate seat belts, broken wheels, is wobbly, or is otherwise unstable.
Even if you follow these safety steps, your child could still be injured in a shopping cart accident caused by a negligent business. If so, you will need to contact an experienced slip and fall attorney to improve your chances of obtaining the compensation you are entitled to. Order our free book, Your Guide to Accident Claims in Florida: Don’t Wreck Your Injury Case, and call us at (727) 345-4566 to schedule a free consultation.
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