Supermarket Accident Claims Specialists
If you have been injured in a supermarket, our expert solicitors can assist you with all aspects of supermarket accident claims process
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Supermarket Accident Claims Specialists
If you have been injured in a supermarket, our expert solicitors can assist you with all aspects of supermarket accident claims process
Supermarket Accident & Injury Compensation Claims
If you have been injured in a supermarket, your injury may have caused you immense pain. You may have also needed to take time off work and experienced other financial losses. In this guide, we explain who could be eligible to make supermarket accident claims.
Additionally, we share the different forms of compensation your final settlement could include should you make a successful personal injury claim. We also share how an accident in a supermarket could take place and the different injuries that could be suffered.
Furthermore, we explain whether you could still claim for an accident that took place in a supermarket car park. Following this, we share the various steps that could help support you when making your claim and how one of our expert No Win No Fee solicitors could assist you.
To discuss the circumstances of your case today, you can contact our advisors:
- Call 0151 375 9916
- Contact us online
Can I Make A Claim After An Accident In The Supermarket?
To pursue a supermarket accident compensation claim, the supermarket’s duty of care towards you must have been breached. Per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, the occupier of a public space, such as a supermarket, must take steps and measures to ensure the reasonable safety of members of the public who are using that space.
For example, they should perform regular risk assessments and maintenance checks on supermarket shelves and fridges.
All supermarket accident claims must meet the following requirements in order to be considered eligible:
- The supermarket owed you a duty of care
- They breached this duty
- This caused you to become injured in an accident
To see if you could make a public liability claim following an accident in a public place, such as a shop, you can contact our advisors.
How Much Compensation You Can Claim
The amount of compensation you could receive will depend on the various factors affecting your case, such as:
- What injuries did you suffer?
- How severe are they?
- Have you fully recovered from them?
- Did you suffer any financial losses?
Your final settlement could consist of two heads of loss. The first is general damages and compensates you for the pain your injury has caused you. This is always awarded in successful supermarket accident claims.
Those valuing your claim for general damages can refer to your medical evidence as well as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Within this document are compensation guidelines for various injuries. We have used some of these when creating the following table.
However, the first entry has not come from the JCG.
| INJURY | SEVERITY | COMPENSATION | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries with Special Damages | Severe | Up to £500,000+ | Compensation for suffering multiple severe injuries and special damages for lost earnings and medical expenses. |
| Pelvic/Hip Injuries | Severe (i) | £95,680 to £159,770 | Extensive fractures involving the dislocation of the low back joint. |
| Knee injuries | Severe (i) | £85,100 to £117,410 | Considerable knee pain due to disrupted knee joint and needing lengthy treatment. |
| Leg injuries | Severe (ii) Very Serious | £66,920 to £109,290 | Leading to permanent mobility problems and needing crutches for the rest of the person’s life. |
| Back injuries | Severe (ii) | £90,510 to £107,910 | Nerve root damage with associated loss of sensation and impaired mobility. |
| Foot injuries | Severe | £51,220 to £85,460 | Fractures of both feet or heels restricting mobility. |
| Ankle injuries | Severe | £38,210 to £61,090 | Injuries needing a long period in plaster and causing instability in the ankle. |
| Shoulder injuries | Severe | £23,430 to £58,610 | Damage to the brachial plexus resulting in a significant disability. |
| Arm injuries | Less Severe | £23,430 to £47,810 | A substantial recovery despite suffering with significant disabilities. |
Special Damages Vs General Damages
The secondary head of loss you could receive is special damages. Whereas general damages compensate you for your injury, special damages compensate you for the financial losses your injury has caused you. Additionally, they are not always awarded.
Some examples of financial losses you could claim for include:
- Medical costs and treatment, including private medical treatment.
- Transport to and from appointments.
- Medical expenses, such as crutches or a walking stick.
- At-home care.
- Loss of earnings for time off work recovering.
Evidence must be presented when claiming special damages. This could include bank statements and payslips.
To learn more about how compensation is calculated in personal injury claims, you can contact our advisors.
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The Most Common Causes Of Supermarket Accidents
There are many ways that you could be injured while in a supermarket. Some examples of accidents that could lead to supermarket accident claims include:
- Product was stacked incorrectly on a supermarket shelf, causing it to fall on you while you are shopping and you suffer a head injury and a shoulder injury.
- A supermarket failed to regularly maintain their freezers, causing you to suffer an electric shock when reaching in to grab produce.
- An overhead aisle sign was not properly secured to the ceiling, causing it to fall on top of you and you suffer a back injury and crush injury to your chest.
Causes Of Slips, Trips And Falls
Slips, trips and falls can also occur within supermarkets.
For example, if there is a spillage and the staff fails to signpost this or clean it within a timely manner, this could cause you to slip and suffer an ankle injury.
Additionally, if staff were to leave packaging discarded in the walkways of a supermarket, this could cause you to trip and suffer a leg injury.
To discuss your case today and see whether you may be eligible to make a compensation claim, you can contact our advisors.
Can I Make A Claim As A Supermarket Employee?
Just as supermarkets have a duty of care to customers, they also have a duty of care to their employees. Under the Health and Safety At Work etc Act 1974, employers have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their staff members.
For example, employers should:
- Provide necessary training when needed, such as manual handling training.
- Perform regular risk assessments.
- Provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed.
If your employer does not adhere to their duty of care, and this causes you to suffer an accident at your supermarket job where you are injured, you could be eligible to make an accident at work claim.
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Can I Claim If My Accident Took Place In The Car Park?
The answer to this question depends on if the car park is owned by the same occupier as the supermarket. If it is, you can proceed as you would if you were injured in a supermarket.
However, if the car park is owned by a different occupier, such as a car park firm, your claim will be against that occupier and not the owner of the supermarket.
For example, if you tripped and fell, injuring your arm, due a pothole in the carpark that had been reported but was not signposted or repaired within a timely manner.
However, if your accident was caused by another road user in the carpark, you would make your claim against the road user. Anyone who uses the roads, including car parks, must do so in a safe manner. They must also adhere to the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.
For example, a car did not check if it was clear before pulling out of a parking space, causing them to crash into your vehicle and you suffer a wrist injury.
Contact our advisors today to learn more about supermarket accident claims made for accidents in the supermarket’s car park.
How To Start Your Compensation Claim
There are various steps that could be taken and should be known about when making a personal injury claim. We have set these out below.
Compiling Your Evidence
Evidence is key for supermarket accident claims. This will need to prove what injuries you suffered, how they occurred and who was responsible for them.
Examples of evidence you could gather include:
- CCTV footage of the accident taking place.
- Photographs of the accident scene.
- The contact information of anyone who witnessed your accident.
- Medical records that show any treatment you have or are currently receiving due to your injuries.
Finding The Right Solicitor
Although you are not obligated to work with a solicitor when making a claim, doing so can come with various benefits. For example, they could help you with:
- Gathering evidence.
- Communicating with the defendant.
- Negotiating your compensation settlement.
Our personal injury solicitors have years of experience working on supermarket accident claims and could help you with yours.
Additionally, our solicitors offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis.
What You Should Know About No Win No Fee Agreements
As aforementioned, our experienced solicitors offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis, specifically under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement.
With this in place, you will not have to pay for your solicitor’s work:
- Before the claim starts.
- As the claim progresses.
- If the claim is unsuccessful
You will pay a success fee to your solicitor if you are awarded compensation. The law limits the percentage this fee can be, and it is taken out of your compensation.
How Long A Claim Can Take
There is no set timeframe for how long your personal injury claim will take. Various factors could affect the length of the claiming process, such as:
- What injuries have been suffered and their severity.
- Whether you have recovered from your injuries yet or not.
- If the defendant disputes liability.
- Whether the case needs to go to court.
Regardless of how long your claim may take, our solicitors could help you through every step.
Contact our advisors today to see if you could work with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors:
- Call 0151 375 9916
- Contact us online
More Information
More types of claims we could help you with:
- Learn when you could make a road traffic accident claim.
- Advice on medical negligence claims.
- Learn about how to make a fatal injury claim.
External resources:
- Learn how to request CCTV footage of yourself from Gov.UK.
- Advice on when to administer first aid from the NHS.
- Guidance on when to call 999 from the NHS.
Thank you for reading this guide on supermarket accident claims.
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