Personal Injury Solicitors cover many different types of personal injury claims. One common occurrence is injuries in the supermarket. I don’t think anyone expects to be injured while they’re out doing their shopping but accidents in supermarkets are more common than people think.
There are many dangers in the supermarket. People could sustain injury as a result of items falling off shelves or they could slip on spillages on the floor. Supermarkets can get very busy at peak times and so many shopping trolleys, people and items in the same store can increase the chances of an accident occurring. There are also staff stacking the shelves and pushing large trolleys around the store. Accidents can occur if people collide with shopping trolleys or if people trip over them. There are many potential accidents that can occur in the supermarket. No wonder I avoid shopping at peak times.
The supermarket has a duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe. Basic measures can be taken to keep supermarkets as safe as possible such as stacking bulky or heavy items on lower shelves and cleaning up spillages as soon as possible as well as displaying a warning sign.
There are many potential injuries that you could sustain as a result of a supermarket accident. You could slip and injure your back, arms, shoulders etc. An item could fall of a shelf which could leave you with a head injury. You could collide with a trolley injuring your leg, ankle etc. You can see all the possibilities. However in the most part supermarkets are not an overly dangerous place to be. Accidents are bound to happen due to the sheer volume of items, staff, people and trolleys going through the premises on a daily basis. Many supermarkets are now open 24 hours a day which does mean that shelf stacking etc can be done through the night. This reduces congestion as shelf stacking can be done at the least busy time.
We have dealt with many claims for people who have been injured in the supermarket. You should note that supermarkets should have insurance in place to cover them in the event that customers sustain injury whilst on their premises. If you have been injured in the supermarket and it was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. You do not have to claim, but it is your right to claim. Large supermarkets deal with personal injury claims on their premises all the time. It is not an unusual occurrence.
Do not hesitate to contact The Injury Lawyers today to discuss a potential claim.
