Injury Risks When Running Errands

Errands are a necessary task. Most people don’t enjoy them, but if you are injured in an accident while running errands, your day quickly worsens. Attorneys can help those who were injured while running errands seek the compensation they deserve.

Like them or hate them, errands are a part of life. The grocery shopping, dry cleaning, post office, returning the borrowed item to your friend across town, getting supplies for a child’s school project, and going to the bank are just a few of the tasks on the errand to-do list of many Texans. Even though these errands aren’t necessarily fun, they are generally completed safely, but sometimes they aren’t. 

There’s always risks when leaving home, and one of them is suffering an injury. Maybe you slipped in the post office on a freshly mopped floor and broke your ankle or were hit when a driver ran a red light after you left the bank. No matter what kind of injury you suffer or how it occurs, an experienced Round Rock personal injury attorney could help you if you were hurt while running errands. 

Motor Vehicle Collisions 

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, a reportable vehicle crash occurs about once per minute in Texas. Approximately every two minutes, someone is injured in an accident. Many accident victims were merely out running errands, some even close to home when they were unexpectedly injured in an accident. The following types of car accidents are common while running errands:

  • Rear-end collisions cause approximately 29 percent of all crashes 
  • Sideswipe collisions happen when two vehicles are driving next to each other, and the sides of each vehicle touch each other
  • Head-on collisions are the most perilous type of accident, often causing severe injuries and fatalities 
  • T-bone collisions occur when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another

When these accidents happen because another driver is careless, you deserve compensation. After suffering an injury from a car accident, it’s in your best interest to meet with a Round Rock personal injury lawyer to protect your legal rights.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are also common while running errands. Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe for anyone who is legally there. When they fail to do this, injuries can occur from slip and fall accidents that happen due to:

  • Spilled liquids
  • Other things dropped on the floor, such as grapes in a grocery store
  • Uneven walking surfaces
  • Broken handrails or stairs
  • Poor lighting

When you hire a knowledgeable Round Rock personal injury attorney, they can help determine the cause of your slip and fall and who is liable. 

 

Meet with a Round Rock Personal Injury Lawyer to Determine Your Next Steps

Accidents can be confusing, especially if you think someone else is to blame for your injuries. Instead of trying to figure out what to do on your own, reach out to a personal injury attorney.

You can schedule a free case review with a skilled Round Rock personal injury lawyer at the Elissa I. Henry Law Firm. Contact us today by calling (512) 766-4529 or use our online contact form.