Black Friday- Are Long Island Residents Ready For Another Accident?

At Goldstein and Bashner we are concerned about what "deals" are worth risking your life and well being. As far as we are concerned no deal is worth it. Remember the security guard that was literally trampled to death by a Black Friday crowd on Long Island last year? Do you really think stores get it? Do you think that as a result of the madness last year which resulted in  the death of Jdimytai Damour and four shoppers,including a woman eight months pregnant being injured changed the way stores operate for Black Friday?
Indeed while some stores have tried to put into place crowd controls this year(and many have not) keep in mind for many retailers this may be the most important day of year for them. Do you really believe that theses huge department stores will do anything to tone down the"fever" of Black Friday? Of course department stores and other retailers always remain responsible for forseeable injuries that take place on their property but for the big companies it was and always will be a numbers game. How much do they loose by an injury or even a death versus what they gain by the "big crowd"? Our advice? Shop Online. Many retailers will offer great deals online and the comfort and safety of online shopping can't be beat. Why not go shopping in the days after Black Friday? Do you realy thing the deals will be gone? Some of the best deal will come within two weeks of the holidays. If you really feel compelled to go out at 5AM to wait on line for the deals wait in the back of the line. Lets the nuts go in first. Spend a few dollars more save yourself the grief and maybe more. If you are injured in an accident in a department store you can read about what you can do and if you would like to contact our office click here.