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Supermarket Accident Claim
Supermarket Accident Claim
Supermarket chains such as Tesco or Waitrose owe their customers a duty of care whenever a customer goes onto their premises. This duty of care can even extend to the supermarket car park. Supermarkets should ensure that their customers feel safe at all times when shopping at their stores, as they are ultimately responsible for their well being. Work related injuries in supermarkets It's not just customers that are at risk from obtaining injury. Workers in supermarkets are surrounded by potential health hazards everyday. Many are involved in a wide range of jobs which include cleaning, working on the checkouts, and shelf stacking. Some jobs involve more risky work than others, particularly if they are dealing with heavy items. Check out assistants for instance can face health risks if great care is not taken. Check out assistants can suffer from repetitive strain injuries in their wrists, shoulders and elbows. Their neck and their back is also at risk if their working area is not set properly. Lack of appropriate warnings out in the aisles can put shelf stackers and cleaners at risks from spills and other obstacles. If you have suffered an injury as an employee through no fault of your won, and wish to take action against your employer you may be able to make a claim. Your solicitor will be best able to advise you on your next steps. Things you should do as a customer if you are involved in an accident If you happen to have an accident in a supermarket through no fault of your own, there are some things you should do in order to help your claim, should you decide later to make one. One of your first steps should be to report the incident to the manager of the store or to another senior member of staff. The importance lies in the fact that the accident should be reported and recorded. This will either be done on an accident report form. If you are not given this form to fill in, you should ensure that it is recorded in the accident book. If you notice other witnesses around at the time of the accident, try to get their names and other contact details down. Furthermore, any pictures that can be taken will help your case, so if you do not have a camera available you can use the one on your phone if you have one. You should take photos of important details. All of this evidence will be beneficial to you in your claim for compensation. If you have suffered an accident at a supermarket and are unsure on your next steps, our solicitors will assess your case and advise you on your next steps. About the Author Ayesha Salim is editor of the UK Lawyers Network. Ayesha writes articles about supermarket slip claim, public place accidents and slips and trips. Please visit the website if you would like to see more of Ayesha's work or if you would like to contact local compensation claims or to talk with a personal injury lawyer. GoArticles.com I built this successful website with SiteBuildIt!  |
