Supermarket Accidents-Can I Claim Compensation?

Supermarket Accidents-Can I Claim Compensation?

Anybody who suffers injury due to the negligence of another party has the right to make an injury compensation claim. This applies whether the injuries you suffered were because of a road traffic accident, a sporting accident, or a supermarket accident.

All supermarkets have a duty of care to ensure shoppers are safe whilst visiting their supermarket. Whether the supermarket you shop at is Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks & Spencer, or a local independent supermarket, they are all responsible for ensuring their customers are safe whilst visiting their store.

Most supermarkets, especially the larger ones, have a system in place to ensure regular safety checks are carried out. These records usually include cleaning check sheets, which should regularly be signed off by the staff responsible for ensuring the checks have been done.

Nobody wants to become involved in such an accident because the health issues after the accident can be on-going. The same applies to the supermarket; they want to insure the safety of their customers at all times, but unfortunately accidents do happen.

In fact, supermarket accidents are quite common; in the instance that you do become involved in an accident there are a number of things you should do:

• Inform staff: You should make a member of staff aware that you have been involved in an accident; they will then be able to carry out the necessary requirements in assessing your injuries. If you have suffered any injury due to the accident staff on site, they should fill out an accident report form with you.
• Get witness details: if you have become injured in a supermarket accident, you may decide to make an injury compensation claim at a later date. Taking the details of any witnesses to your accident may act as evidence if you choose to do so. Supermarkets are busy places – so it’s likely someone witnessed your accident.
• Seek medical attention: if you feel any pain or endure any suffering after a supermarket accident you should seek medical attention. When doing so make your GP aware of how your injuries were sustained; this will help them when diagnosing your injuries and will act as evidence if you later on choose to make an injury compensation claim.

There are hundreds of injury law firms out there and you need to find the one that is best for you. Speak to an expert and independent personal injury law firm like us for the best advice about claiming for compensation.