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Da Vinci Changing Pad $39 Made from polyurethane foam, this changing pad is hand sewn and will fit all DaVinci changing tables. Dimensions:34"L x 17"W x 1"H Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover – Blue $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover – Natural $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover – Pink $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Cariboo Classic Changing Table – Teak $394.95 Cariboo is a line of children’s furniture that showcases elegant design with practical features. Designed and made in New Zealand, the Cariboo line is constructed of sustainable Radiata wood. The coordinating bassinets and changing tables blend easily with the most stylish home decor. Each piece will be a striking addition to any nursery or master bedroom. The timeless beauty of the Cariboo Classic Changing Table adds a touch of class to any nursery. The Classic Changing Table also has long term use as a stand for toys or books when a changing table is no longer needed. The Classic Changing Table is environmentally friendly, made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood. Comes complete with a changing table pad and fitted toweling cover. Specifications: Dimensions: 35" H x 32" D x 33" L Weight Limit: 45 lbs Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO Boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses. |
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Picci Changing Pad In Pink $120 Picci Changing Pad In Pink |
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Summer Contoured Changing Pad $24.99 Summer Contoured Changing Pad |
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Colgate Changing Pad $40 Colgate Changing Pad |
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iCandy Peach Changing Bag In Tomato $149.99 iCandy Peach Changing Bag In Tomato |
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Boppy Changing Pad Fabric In Chocolate $19.99 Boppy Changing Pad Fabric In Chocolate |
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Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Red $119.99 Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Red |
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Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Beige $119.99 Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Beige |
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Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Purple $119.99 Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Purple |
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Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Green $119.99 Stokke Xplory Changing Bag In Green |
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ERGO Galaxy Grey Changing Pad $46 ERGO Galaxy Grey Changing Pad |
Injured While Shopping: Falling Merchandise
Being crushed by falling merchandise is probably the last thing that you worry about when you leave the house to go shopping. Home improvement stores with warehouse atmospheres, such as Lowes and Home Depot, are the more obvious culprits, but the danger doesn’t stop there. If you shop in big box stores, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, or Toys ‘R’ Us, you are running the very real risk of being injured or killed, or worse, watching your child get crushed to death.
Real danger
Falling merchandise may not sound serious when you’re picturing a package of toilet paper or a bag of chips, but an entire pallet of any item can weigh enough to cause permanent injuries or death. Examples of the types of item which are involved in falling merchandise accidents include:
• Heavy boxes
• Steel bathtubs
• Countertops
• Ladders
• Five gallon buckets of paint
• Drill presses
• Table saws
• Lumber
• Entire pallets of merchandise
Poor practices
Most of these accidents are caused by improper stacking or placement of merchandise or by stocking and moving of merchandise often take while customers are shopping. This is a common problem in stores which are open twenty four hours a day. Inadequate safety policies and failure to follow existing safety policies can result in:
• Inadequate employee training
• Failure to warn customers of danger zones
• Inappropriate forklift operation
• Poor stacking
• Stacking too high
• Unsecured merchandise
• Inadequate shrink wrapping
• Unsafe displays
• Defective racking
• Defective pallets
Injuries
If you are not convinced of the danger of falling merchandise, consider the types of injuries that it can cause:
• Brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Fractures
• Shoulder injuries
• Knee injuries
• Torn ligaments
• Soft tissue injuries
• Amputation
• Paralysis
• Coma
• Neurological damage
• Death
Why stores take the risk
• It would cost money to improve the way they do things, and many fear that they might even lose customers.
• Safer stocking would take more time, meaning more cost in hourly wages for the employees who do the work
• Stores that are open twenty four hours would have to shut down areas of the store while they are being stocked, preventing customers from purchasing items kept in those areas
• Safer shelving would mean buying new, more expensive equipment
• New safety policies mean spending time and money on employee training, training which might even qualify employees for a higher wage
• Some stores are afraid to change their look, especially those that rely on the warehouse effect to give customers the illusion of better prices
If you or a loved one has been injured by falling merchandise in a warehouse store or super discount store, you may be entitled to compensation under premises liability law. If you have lost a loved one due to their injuries, you case would also fall under wrongful death.
About the Author
If you believe that you have been injured due to negligence or wrongdoing of one of these stores, contact an experienced personal injury attorney today.
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Da Vinci Changing Pad $39 Made from polyurethane foam, this changing pad is hand sewn and will fit all DaVinci changing tables. Dimensions:34"L x 17"W x 1"H Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover - Blue $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover - Natural $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Dekor Terry Changing Pad Cover - Pink $9.95 Dekor’s Terry Changing Pad Cover is made of ultra soft, high-quality terrycloth and makes a great addition to changing stations. Fits all standard "16 x 32" changing tables. Available in three colors. Machine washable. |
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Cariboo Classic Changing Table - Teak $394.95 Cariboo is a line of children's furniture that showcases elegant design with practical features. Designed and made in New Zealand, the Cariboo line is constructed of sustainable Radiata wood. The coordinating bassinets and changing tables blend easily with the most stylish home decor. Each piece will be a striking addition to any nursery or master bedroom. The timeless beauty of the Cariboo Classic Changing Table adds a touch of class to any nursery. The Classic Changing Table also has long term use as a stand for toys or books when a changing table is no longer needed. The Classic Changing Table is environmentally friendly, made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood. Comes complete with a changing table pad and fitted toweling cover. Specifications: Dimensions: 35" H x 32" D x 33" L Weight Limit: 45 lbs Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO Boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses. |
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Picci Changing Pad In Pink $120 Picci Changing Pad In Pink |
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Summer Contoured Changing Pad $24.99 Summer Contoured Changing Pad |
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Colgate Changing Pad $40 Colgate Changing Pad |
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