Accident in a shop compensation claim solicitors

 What injuries can come from shopping accidents?

From slipping on an unmarked wet surface to unsecured objects falling on you, there are lots of potential hazards when it comes to personal injuries in a shop or shopping centre. Slips and trips in retail are not uncommon.

• Ankle injuries: No matter how big or how small your accident may seem, it's still worth looking into shopping centre injury claims. A broken ankle for example can impact your ability to work or simply live life as you normally would.
• Brain and head injuries: In some cases, shopping accidents can have extreme consequences. If you or someone you know has experienced a head or brain injury, get in touch.
• Hip and pelvis injuries: If your mobility becomes affected by a shopping accident, you may be able to claim shopping centre personal injury compensation.
• Back injuries: Slips and trips can be very harmful to your back, with many suffering from more extreme complications that prevent them from driving, working or going about their typical day.
• Serious injuries: We cater for even the most severe types of personal shopping injury claims. If your livelihood has been affected in a big way, don't hold back from reporting an accident in a shop and applying for the compensation you deserve.

How much compensation can I get from an accident in a shop?

The amount you could receive is dependant on several considerations, such as the extent of the injuries you have suffered and how your daily life has been impacted.

If you receive general damages compensation for your shopping centre injury claim, covering intangible losses like pain or emotional stress, the latest Judicial College Guidelines will be used as a guide for your claim amount. Alternatively, special damages compensation can be agreed upon for ascertainable losses like a loss of wages or medical expenses.

For an idea of what your claim may be worth, you can use our free compensation calculator or get in touch today.

How do I start a claim for an accident in a shop?

You can get in touch about compensation for an accident in a shop using one of three different methods:

• Use our callback form. Simply fill in the required details about your shopping accident and someone will be in touch to discuss what comes next. 
• Call us on 0800 587 0344. You can contact us until 9pm on weekdays, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
• Use the shopping accident claims calculator to get an idea of what it is you might be entitled to if you put in an injury claim.

How will my shopping injury claim work?

Your claim is likely to follow the same process as other personal injury claims.

1. You will work with your shopping injury claim lawyer to recall all the details of your incident and compile information for the case. Anything from medical records to photographs and witness statements will help build a more solid case.
2. Your lawyer will then get in touch with the other side to let them know that you are making a compensation claim against them.
3. Your shopping accident compensation can be worked out straight away if they accept responsibility. If they don't accept fault, your lawyer will continue the legal proceedings to help you win your case. Occasionally, cases can be taken to court. However, you will be supported by the team if this happens to you.
4. Your lawyer will be paid a pre-agreed amount of your compensation award if your claim is successful. If it isn't successful, our no win no fee arrangements mean you won't pay anything.

How long do shopping injury claims take?

The length of time claims can take varies greatly on the individual circumstances. Whether or not the other party accepts fault can be a large factor in this. Other factors include the type of injuries you have suffered and the extent to which they have impacted your everyday life, as well as the time it takes to compile evidence for your claim. 

Regardless of how long it takes, you will be kept in the loop by your shopping centre injury solicitors. 

What if I lose my shopping accident claim?

By making a no win no fee claim, you can be assured that you'll only pay a fee if you win. If you don't, you won't pay a penny.

You can also get help with taking out After the Event (ATE) insurance to cover additional legal fees if your claim isn't successful.