Slipping and falling in a public place is embarrassing, to say the least. However, a simple slip and fall accident can leave you with more than just a red face. Slip injuries can vary from sprains and soft tissue damage to severe injuries like slipped discs, broken limbs and dangerous head injuries.
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault and it could have been avoided, then you could be able to claim for compensation. One of the most common places that slip and trip accidents occur are supermarkets. Wet floors, failing to erect warning signs for customers, trip hazards such as litter, debris and broken floor tiles are just some of the top causes of supermarket slip-ups!
All this means that when you’re doing your weekly shop, you could be at risk of serious injuries, especially if the supermarket staff don’t have the safety of their customers in mind. Here we’ll examine what you should do if you slip, fall and injure yourself in a supermarket.
Remember, if you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, get in touch with a lawyer for personal injury as soon as possible.
Alert supermarket staff
If you’ve been injured and if you’re able to do so, let supermarket staff know about your accident as soon as possible. This will prevent anyone else from hurting themselves and they’ll be able to keep a record of your accident.
Gather evidence
Just like any other legal case, you’re going to need to capture evidence so you can prove that you weren’t at fault. This kind of evidence should help to prove that the actions of the supermarket were negligent and that your injuries are a direct result of them. If you slipped on a wet surface take photos of the spillage, if you tripped on a hazard, take photos of it. If you have immediate injuries photograph those as well. If there are other shoppers or staff who witnessed what happened, get their details.
Get a copy of the accident report
As mentioned above, speaking with supermarket staff means that your accident will be recorded in their accident book. You’ll be able to get a copy of this for yourself. This record means that there is proof that the incident happened, and the supermarket cannot deny it. Don’t leave without a copy!
Speak with a personal injury lawyer
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s important to reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The statute of limitations means that you only have a certain amount of time to file a personal injury case, so speak to an attorney without delay.
