Accident in supermarket compensation claims

What types of injury can come from an accident in a supermarket?

Supermarket injury claims stem from many different types of accident, from slipping on unmarked wet surfaces to improperly secured items falling off shelves.

Some of the most common accidents in a supermarket include:

• Slips, trips and falls on poorly or non-signposted hazards, spillages or cleaned floors
• Injuries from falling objects from shelves
• Injuries from improperly maintained equipment and machinery
• Supermarket car park accidents - both in and out of a car

Some of the most common types of injury from these accidents include:

• Ankle injuries: A common occurrence from slips, trips and falls, particularly on wet floors. A broken ankle, for example, can massively impact your daily life.
• Hip and pelvis injuries: These also regularly arise from slips, trips and falls. Both can have a huge impact on your mobility for some time.
• Back injuries: Slips, trips and falls can often lead to back injuries of varying severity, with many victims suffering from life-altering complications that can prevent them from driving, working or completing everyday tasks.
• Brain and head injuries: A less common injury among accident in supermarket claims but often carrying serious complications for the victim. Get in touch if you or someone you know has experienced such an injury.
• Serious injuries: Supermarket accidents can range from mild to severe. If you've suffered a serious injury that has had a debilitating impact on your life, you can seek the compensation you need for help with your recovery.

How much could I get for my supermarket injury compensation claim?

Every supermarket injury claim we deal with carries a different set of circumstances, from the nature and extent of the injury to the factors that caused it. Because of that, we can't tell you how much your claim will be worth straight away. It is something that will become clearer as your case progresses.

The Judicial College Guidelines will be used to calculate the general damages surrounding your supermarket accident claim, such as the compensation amount for the pain and emotional stress your injury has caused. Where applicable, special damages compensation will also be agreed upon for the likes of wages lost and medical expenses.

If you'd like to discuss your claim and how much it could be worth, you can use our free compensation calculator or get in touch with a member of our team.

How do I start my supermarket accident compensation claim?

You can start your accident in a supermarket claim in one of three ways:

• Use our callback form. All you need to do is fill in the details and a member of our team will be in touch. 
• Call us on 0800 587 0344. We're open until 9pm on weekdays, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
• Use our supermarket accident claims calculator to get an idea of how much your injury claim could be worth.

How will my supermarket accident claim work?

There are four key steps to our supermarket accident compensation claim process:

1. Once your claim has been accepted, your supermarket accident lawyer will be in touch to get a full understanding of your case. You'll provide your supermarket injury solicitor with the full details of what happened and any supporting evidence, including medical records, photographs and witness statements, to support your case.
2. Your supermarket accident solicitor will get in touch with the other side to let them know you're making a claim against them.
3. If the other side accepts fault for the incident, your supermarket injury compensation will be worked out immediately. If they don't accept fault, your lawyer will begin legal proceedings to pursue your case. This may mean your case is taken to court, but this is a process we'll take care of for you.
4. If your claim is successful, your supermarket injury lawyer will be paid a pre-agreed amount out of the compensation you've been awarded. If your claim isn't successful, you won't pay a penny thanks to our no win no fee service.

How long do supermarket injury claims take?

Just like the payout amounts for accident in supermarket claims differ, the time it takes for a case to complete will depend entirely on its circumstances. Factors such as whether the other side accepts fault, the amount of time it takes to compile evidence, and the extent of your injuries will all play a part in defining this.

Rest assured, we'll keep you in the loop every step of the way, no matter how long your supermarket accident claim takes.

What happens if I lose my supermarket accident claim?

We work on a no win no fee basis with the majority of our clients, which means you won't pay a penny if your claim is unsuccessful. If, for whatever reason, we cannot provide a no win no fee service for your claim, we'll discuss the potential costs in full before you agree to work with us.

You can also take out After the Event (ATE) insurance to cover any additional legal costs in the instance your claim isn't successful.