Supermarkets can be dangerous places – so it would seem by the number of personal injury claims brought as a result of accidents in supermarkets. Not wanting to put people off going to the supermarket, accidents can happen anywhere at any place or time – not just in supermarkets.
Due to the number of people in a supermarkets and the number of potential hazards, accidents are bound to happen on occasion. So what type of accidents can happen in a supermarket?
The most obvious type of accident in a supermarket is when people slip on something that has been left on the floor. Perhaps something has been spilt on the floor such as a liquid drink or some other product which causes a slipping hazard for unsuspecting shoppers. Obviously as soon as a spill occurs the store should bring people’s attention to the hazard, by erecting a wet floor sign for example. However if no wet floor sign is erected then it is likely that shoppers are not aware of the hazard and in this scenario it could be difficult for the store to escape liability if they can prove their systems of inspection are up to standards.
Other types of accidents that we have seen are objects or products falling from shelves causing injury, people being injured as a result of supermarket cages (i.e. the cages used by staff to transport products around the store) etc.
There are many solicitors firms dealing with such claims so which firm should you go with? First of all it is entirely your choice which personal injury firm you want to run your case. Perhaps you want to use a firm based on the recommendation of a family member or friend. Perhaps you want to use a firm local to yourself. It is entirely your decision. So, as a firm of specialist personal injury lawyers, here is why you should choose us to deal with your claim:
First of all we deal solely with personal injury claims and we are experts in the field. We are a genuine law firm and not a claims handling company (be careful as claims handling companies effectively sell your claim to a firm of solicitors for a fee, which in turn often means that you can end up with a poor level of service). We also have policies in place to help us give the best service to you, our clients. We have a 14 day contact policy so you are regularly kept updated on what is going on in your claim. We can update you by letter, email, text message or over the telephone – it is your choice.
If you have ever dealt with a law firm in the past, then you will probably realise that a 14 day contact policy is not something most firms do. Some firms may go months and months without giving you an update on your case. Personally, if I was bringing a claim, I would like regular updates, even if it is a quick email for example. At least you are aware of what is being done to progress your case. In addition, we always act in the best interests of our client’s to get the maximum amount of compensation that you deserve.
We are open from 9am until 10pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. This means that we are more accessible than a firm open standard hours (i.e. 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday).
We offer free initial advice on our claims line. Do not hesitate to contact us today to discuss your claim on 0800 634 75 75.
