Personal injury claim for a slip or trip in a supermarket

You don’t have to be off your trolley to slip or trip in a supermarket. Slips and trips are a major cause of personal injuries to both supermarket customers and employees and we receive thousands of personal injury claims from those that suffer slips and trips in supermarkets.

Most slips in supermarkets are caused by stepping on a slippery surface where a liquid may have been spilt. It is difficult to see liquids on the polished floors of shops and customers are often so busy going about their shopping that they are not looking for potential hazards. A slip could result in a back injury or severe head injury.

Also, falling over a rogue box or piece of broken shelving leads to many personal injury claims for ankle injuries or any number of serious personal injuries.

The area that you are most likely to suffer a slip or trip is the entry to the shop. Poorly positioned or maintained entry mats can cause trips. Also, the floor can become increasingly wet and slippery on rainy days as shoppers trudge in and out.

Those most likely to sustain a personal injury in a supermarket are women aged over 60 who tend to be less steady on their feet and unable to adjust their footing if faced with an obstacle.

Who would I make a personal injury claim against?
Accidents in shops can be a result of under staffing or incompetent management and can prove very expensive for a supermarket.

The owner of the supermarket is legally responsible for your safety while you are on their premises. Therefore, if you suffer a personal injury as a result of their failure to maintain your safety, the supermarket could end up paying compensation following a personal injury claim.

How to make a personal injury claim
We are here to help you make a compensation claim for personal injuries you have sustained through no fault of your own.

Our personal injury solicitors have extensive experience with personal injury claims and will work to get you the maximum compensation available for your injury.

We have a no win no fee policy and we guarantee that you will receive every penny of compensation awarded to you, unlike many companies that take as much as 40% in fees. You will also be fully protected from costs and legal fees whatever the outcome of your claim.

To make a personal injury claim fill out our quick claims form or give us a call on 0800 10 757 95.

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