Atlanta retailers gear up to prevent Black Friday injuries.

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the first day of the holiday shopping season. Shoppers line up hours before stores open hoping to get the best bargains.
 
While great deals are worth the wait in a tough economy, Black Friday can also be a dangerous day for shoppers. The potential dangers of Black Friday shopping received national attention last year after eleven customers were injured and an employee was killed by a crowd in a New York Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart was found liable for exposing the employee to dangerous working conditions and paid an almost two million dollar settlement to the injured customers.
 
Many Atlanta area stores are already making plans for safer shopping this Black Friday. Stores are liable for the safety of their customers, and many take this responsibility seriously. This year, many retailers will do trial runs to test their safety measures. Some stores will hire extra security and many plan to use a ticket system to control crowds. Other stores will observe crowds for customers that are upset or acting erratically.
 
To learn more about how to protect yourself during Black Friday shopping, click here.