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Falls are often traumatizing events that leave victims both physically and emotionally injured. If you suffered a fall, you understand just how difficult the recovery can be. Not only are you trying to recover, but you may not be able to attend work while doing so, leaving you short on cash as you amass bigger and bigger medical debts. In Texas, victims of slip-and-fall accidents often turn to premises liability suits when seeking compensation for their injuries. 

Although no two accidents are alike, many feature similar factors. Your own slip-and-fall accident might even fall under one of these causes. These can include but are not limited to: 

• Slippery floors 
• Worn or torn carpets 
• Broken or uneven flooring 
• Poorly lit paths 

A recent drunk driving accident in Texas left a young mother dead and a teenage driver facing serious criminal charges. The young driver, age 19, was served a large amount of alcohol in a bar, after which he got behind the wheel of his vehicle. Causing one of the state's latest auto accidents, he crossed three lanes of traffic and collided with a vehicle that had a young mother, her son and the grandmother inside. The grandmother and the son of the deceased survived the crash.

According to a video taken from inside the bar, the intoxicated driver was served at least 12 drinks while he was there. This includes a few shots of tequila. Reports indicate that he was never asked to show his identification, and the bar was not even licensed to serve alcohol. Several people who work at the bar are also facing charges for serving a minor and other violations.

Shopping is often billed as a fun experience, especially during the holiday seasons when gift buying is common. However, it shopping is also a distinctly dangerous activity. From slip-and-fall accidents to incidents in parking lots, the average Texas shopper may not be as safe as he or she thinks.

For some, a shopping injury might be minor. But among the thousands upon thousands of annual shopping injuries in the U.S., there are many people who end up dealing with serious medical issues. These include things like broken bones, head injuries, neck and spinal injuries, and, in some extreme cases, even death. Here are a few ways in which a customer might be hurt while shopping:

• In a slip-and-fall accident caused by unsafe floor conditions.
• Head injuries from retail displays or falling objects.
• Broken bones from overcrowding hazards.

During the holiday season, there are more people out and about. Holiday shopping, errands and other tasks mean that more drivers are on the roads, and by default, they are more cars in parking lots. This naturally means that the chance for an accident in a parking lot increases during the holiday season.

You may not realize it, but parking lot accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents. In fact, statistics released by the National Safety Council state that 50,000 people suffer injuries in accidents that happen in parking lots every year. This amounts to approximately 500 deaths and as many as 60,000 injuries. It is clear that parking lot safety is a serious issue.