Supermarket Accident Claims

Retail owners and supermarkets have a duty of care to staff and customers to ensure their premises are reasonably safe for use by members of the public, including outdoor spaces like car parks. They are also legally obliged to ensure that their staff work in a safe manner and are properly trained to do so.

If these legal safety requirements have in any way been neglected or carried out incorrectly and you have suffered an injury as a result, you may be able to claim compensation for your injury.

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Types of Supermarket Accident Claims For Compensation

Most accidents in supermarkets and retail outlets are often caused by one of the following:

1. Manual handling problems
2. Objects falling and hitting someone
3. Moving vehicle accidents

Slips, trips and falls in retail outlets and supermarkets

According to the Health and Safety Executive, one of the most common types of accidents in supermarkets and retail outlets is a fall or a slip on the premises.

Slips are more common than trips due to the number of ways they can happen. Spillages from detergents or food products and newly mopped floors can all cause slips. Sometimes, these slips result in serious injuries.

Wet and slippery floors are very common reasons why people have accidents in supermarkets and retail outlets. Slips and falls result when cleaning products have been left to dry or other fluid-containing products have fallen onto the floor and opened. It is the responsibility of the shop to inform staff to take care of these health and safety issues.

What supermarkets and retailers should do to avoid accidents

Supermarkets must check regularly whether there is anything blocking aisles. They must also check for items that look like they could fall onto the ground and cause an obstruction. Retail equipment like shelf stacking trollies should be kept out of the way of customers, particularly at the busiest times. If you work for a retail outlet or supermarket, then your employer must ensure you work within a safe system and are fully trained.

Warning signs should be made prominent in all locations where the floor is wet or there are objects in the way. Spills of fluids or food products should be cleaned up immediately.

Experts in supermarket accident claims

Customers and employers are both at risk of accidents in supermarkets and retail outlets. If the accident you have suffered was through no fault of your own, we help you claim.

To speak to one of our experts today call us on 0333 358 3034 or complete our enquiry form and one of our team will contact you shortly.