If you suffered an accident in the supermarket through no fault of your own you may be entitled to claim for compensation. You may have slipped on juice in Tesco or Asda. Whichever way it happened, as the accident was not your fault you have a right to make a claim.
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Supermarkets such as Asda and Tesco owe their customers a duty of care as soon as they enter their premises. Customers should be able to shop easily without fearing some sort of accident. This duty of care can also extend to the supermarket car park. Supermarkets are responsible for ensuring the safety of all of their customers, and nothing less.
What to do if you are involved in a work related accident
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.
For instance working as a check out assistant may seem relatively straight forward and risk-free. Nonetheless many fail to realise that there are many health risks involved in this job. If great care is not taken, check out assistants are at risk from suffering repetitive train injuries in their wrists, shoulders and elbows. They are also at risk from suffering neck and back injuries, if their working area is not set up appropriately. Shelf stackers and cleaners are at risk from spills or other possible obstacles if there are not appropriate warnings set up.
As an employee you may wish to seek action against your employer if you suffered an accident. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice before doing so, as you will be better informed about your chances of gaining compensation.
Important steps to take as a customer if you are involved in an accident
If you happen to fall or trip over an obstacle in the supermarket that should not have been there, and you sustain injuries as a result, there are some things you should do in order to help your claim later if you decide to make one.
It is advisable that you report the accident to the manager of the store as soon as possible. During this process you can expect to be given an accident report form to fill in. However, in the possibility that this does not happen you should ask them to ensure that the accident is recorded in the accident book.
You should make note of the contact details of any witnesses around at the time of the accident. You should also use a camera if you can to take photos of the scene of the accident, paying particular attention to important details. A camera on your phone should also be sufficient to do the job. By gathering all of this evidence, you are making your case stronger.
If you have been victim to an accident and wish to make a claim, our solicitors will help examine your case and inform you of your next steps.
About the Author
Ayesha Salim is editor of the UK Lawyers Network. Ayesha writes articles about supermarket fall 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 solicitors or to talk with a personal injury lawyer.
by: Ayesha Salim - Total views: 10 - Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010
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