Have you ever been out and about shopping and sadly been caught up in an accident? It’s probably something that you were least expecting to happen but if the accident was in no way your fault then you may want to consider making a claim for compensation.
Any shop that is open to the public has a duty of care to their customers to ensure that their property is of a safe condition. If the accident happened due to unsafe conditions, you may potentially have a claim for compensation. Always take the full circumstances of the incident, try to do this as soon as possible so that everything is still fresh in your mind. Try to think about who you believe is at fault for the accident and if possible take photographs of what caused your accident.
Always seek medical advice after any accident, that way your injuries can be assessed by an expert and you can receive the adequate care and treatment that you may need. If possible take photographs of your injuries, as obviously this is a very clear form of evidence. Your medical records will also be of use in your claim for compensation as they will provide evidence of the injuries which you suffered from.
If you have had to pay for any expenses as a result of the accident then you may wish to record the details and keep all receipts where possible as these expenses can potentially be claimed back through your claim for compensation.
Remember to take details of the store where the accident happened as a letter of claim will need to be sent to the store for your claim to proceed. If there were any witnesses present at the time of the accident also endeavour to take their details as a witness will obviously support your claim for compensation.
It is always advisable to contact an independent firm of personal injury lawyers as your lawyer will try to achieve the maximum compensation for you. Think carefully before choosing your company, try and do as much research about the different law firms out there as you will want the firm to achieve the best for you.
If you feel you need any help or advise with deciding on making a claim for compensation then please feel free to give us a call, one of our specialist injury lawyers will be very happy to discuss the details of the incident with you.
