Supermarket Accidents – A Guide

Supermarket Accidents – A Guide

Most of us visit a supermarket maybe once a week to do the ‘big’ shop, as everything is conveniently under one roof, and we often save a lot of money doing all the shopping in one big go.  However, we don’t expect this convenience to come at a price to us and for us to have an accident in a store. 

It may come as a surprise but supermarket accidents are becoming one of the most common types of personal injury claims.  This can be due to items being poorly stacked on shelves and falling on you, slipping on a spillage, or tripping on an item left in the aisle.  If you have been involved in an accident in a supermarket then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation for your injuries.  It is the duty of the supermarket to ensure the safety, as much as is reasonably possible, of their customers is maintained whilst shopping in store.  In order to avoid such an accident to one of their loyal customers, supermarket employers must make sure the necessary checks are carried out for trip and slip hazards, and to ensure to train employees fully in all key areas of health and safety.  The supermarkets must comply with all the Health and Safety standards.

If you have been involved in an accident whilst in a supermarket, and it was not your fault, here are some tips:

1. Report the incident to a member of staff – they may need to fill out an accident report book.
2. Check for witnesses to the accident – these may provide valuable evidence for any claim you may later have, so it is important to take a note of their name, address, and contact details.
3. Seek medical attention as soon as possible– the medical professional is then able to assess your injuries and assist with them.  Inform the medic how the accident happened and this can be recorded on your medical notes which may assist your claim at a later date.
4. Take photographic evidence of your injuries – these again will be helpful in any later claim you have.
5. Seek a personal injury specialist with expertise in the area.  We advise you to talk to solicitors direct and avoid referral agents who will sell your claim on.  Take control of your own destiny and choose your own legal representation.

If you have been involved in an accident in a supermarket and it was not your fault then you may have a compensation claim.  Seek advice from a specialist personal injury lawyer for guidance on how to make a successful claim for compensation.