{"id":4576,"date":"2010-11-30T12:41:45","date_gmt":"2010-11-30T11:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=4576"},"modified":"2019-01-22T13:17:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T13:17:27","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-become-involved-in-a-supermarket-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2010\/11\/30\/what-to-do-if-you-become-involved-in-a-supermarket-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if you become involved in a Supermarket Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

None of us expect to become involved in any kind of accident when going about our everyday business. However, we also know that if those responsible for ensuring we are safe<\/strong> fail to carry out the necessary safety checks and adhere to regulations, then our health and safety is put at risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, supermarket accidents<\/a> are actually quite common; in fact, they are one of the most popular kinds of injury compensation claims we deal with. It is a huge possibility that we will all visit our local supermarket on a regular basis. Not only do they have everything we need under one roof, they also offer products at a much cheaper price than anywhere else.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, supermarkets aren’t just packed with goods but hazards<\/strong> as well; they have shelves stacked high with glass bottles, tins and other objects. Any spillage on an aisle could cause someone to slip or fall if it goes unnoticed. They also have large displays at the end of aisles; if they are not\u00a0secured, they could fall over and injure a shopper.
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\nTo prevent accidents from happening in their supermarket, store employers must ensure that staff carry out the necessary checks and have received the correct training. This may mean checking the aisles for spillages regularly or following a cleaning schedule.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, you will be able to go about your everyday business without becoming involved in an accident; however, if you\u00a0become involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault,\u00a0there are a number of things you should do. <\/p>\n

You should:<\/p>\n