Personal Injury Compensation Claims in Shops & Supermarkets

Going to the supermarket to get the weekly shopping is a regular occurrence for most people and they do not expect to suffer a personal injury which may result in a compensation claim when doing this normal task. Supermarkets have a responsibility to ensure that shoppers are safe whilst in their shops. Injuries in supermarkets are not uncommon and if the injury is due to the fault of the supermarket, they may be liable in a compensation claim.

Shops and supermarkets must assess potential risks and ensure that aisles and walkways are kept free of clutter and debris. Accidents which can result in a member of the public sustaining a personal injury and making a compensation claim include:

• Slipping on wet floors,
• Slipping on litter or debris,
• Tripping over product items/ uneven floor tiles/ loose cables,
• Being struck by product items falling off of displays i.e. if the display has not been arranged properly or it has been overloaded.

Personal injuries which may be sustained and can result in the victim making a compensation claim include:

• Cuts and bruises,
• Sprains,
• Head injuries and back injuries,
• Broken bones
• Concussion

Thompsons personal injury compensation lawyers have a vast knowledge of dealing with accident compensation claims from minor to fatal accidents.

In order to make a compensation claim after suffering a personal injury in a supermarket it is important to:

• Report your incident to the shop manager and ensure that it is recorded in the accident book
• Obtain a copy of the record of your accident
• Speak to any witnesses and obtain their contact details
• Take photos of your injury and if possible of the scene of the accident
• Seek medical advice after you sustain the injury even if it does not seem bad after the accident
• Keep receipts of any expenses and medical costs incurred

If you have been involved in an accident in a shop or supermarket that was not your fault and sustained a personal injury, contact our specialist compensation claims team today on 0800 0891331 or complete the claim form below and we will help you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve on a No Win No Fee basis.

Compensation Claim Form