Accident - Slip trip or fall in a shop or supermarket - No win no fee  

Accident in a supermarket causing personal injury 

Here we discuss a typical slipping accident that occurred in a supermarket. The accident example is taken from a real case that we have recently dealt with. The details provided help to clarify what process is usually involved in making a claim for compensation. If you have suffered a fall in a supermarket or shop - we can help you make a claim and offer a totally free UK legal service.

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*The case illustrates what happened in one particular case and is discussed for guidance purposes only. Please seek legal advice on your own circumstances.

The claimant was shopping in her local supermarket. She was alone and intended to purchase some bread and a few other items. She reached over to collect a loaf of bread and then stepped back to place the item in her trolley.

The claimant did not see a low lying base tray that was lying next to the shelving. This warehousing aid had small wheels on it and generally would be used for moving bread crates around the store. It had been left unattended in the shopping aisle by one of the bakery workers. The claimant placed her foot right onto the tray and she immediately swept off her feet falling to the floor.

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The claimant suffered soft tissue injuries in the fall. The injuries aggravated an underlying arthritic condition and caused her severe problems with day to day tasks and activities. These problems eased after 3 or 4 months but she was still suffering a degree of pain that she had not experienced before the accident.

The claimant called The Claims Connection for advice. We confirmed that she had a genuine claim for damages and would be able to recover the following heads of claim:

Pain & Suffering Loss of earnings (part time job)

Treatment costs Care & services costs  

We negotiated a settlement of £10,100 for the claimant after a brief argument on liability that was presented by the supermarket insurer. Ultimately they accepted that the crate equipment constituted a danger to the shoppers given its proximity and position on the aisle.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US? From the moment you contact us you are dealing directly with experienced lawyers, not middlemen or intermediaries   Have you been the victim of a trip, slip or fall related accident? Whether this occurred in a shop, supermarket or anywhere else - you  might be entitled to compensation.  

It is worth bearing in mind that during winter, supermarkets and shops have a duty to keep areas free from ice to avoid slipping accidents around their premises. The external shop areas should be salted or gritted and a walkway maintained during any cold spell.  

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