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Supermarket Accident Claims

According to the Health and Safety Executive or HSE, thousands of supermarket fall claims are the result of wet or slippery floors. Supermarkets are responsible for providing their clientele with a safe place to shop. You are eligible for compensation if you are injured because of negligence on the part of the supermarket staff.

Supermarket slips and falls are among the most common in Scotland. You will always have a higher number of slip and trip incidents when you combine a freshly waxed floor and a large amount of foot traffic. According to the HSE, over 90% of major slips result in broken bones. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you if you were injured because a supermarket didn’t fulfil their safety responsibilities.

What are the Legal Responsibilities of a Supermarket?
The Supermarkets hold the responsibility of keeping their facilities safe. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 states that all employers must keep their business safe for both customers and employees. If you were injured because this duty was neglected, then you may seek compensation for your losses. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents) or HSWA is the primary piece of legislation used to determine the health and safety responsibilities of supermarket owners. There are also statutory instruments of secondary legislation that may be made by parliament to cover specific issues such as radiation, asbestos, and heights. ​

Common Causes of Supermarket Accident Claims
There are some important factors that can make your local supermarket more prone to slips and trips by the average shopper and because of this, employees must be trained in the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures to follow in order to keep the walkways safe and free of debris. Spillage and loose items create a more hazardous shopping environment and any incidents must be addressed immediately. A failure to do so can result in serious injury. Below are the most common causes of supermarket accidents in Scotland.

  • Waxed Floor
  • Wet Floors
  • Uneven Flooring
  • Spillage
  • Loose Items From Shelving
  • Obstacles in the Aisle
  • Footwear

What Do I Need To Lodge a Supermarket Accident Claim?
Every day, people are injured in supermarket accidents in Scotland and a large percentage of those injured are unaware that they are eligible to seek compensation for their injuries. Supermarkets are required to carry insurance to cover this type of accident. In order to lodge a claim, you will need to be able to prove the accident was due to neglect on the part of the supermarket and that your injuries are because of your accident. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you attain everything you need to lodge a claim with greater success.

Common Supermarket Accident Injuries
You always have a greater potential for serious risk anytime you have people slipping and falling. You run the risk of whiplash whenever the body is jerked violently. Whiplash is particularly dangerous because it can have delayed symptoms. Your claim can be met with scepticism if you leave the scene of an accident claiming everything is OK and then you return later seeking financial compensation for delayed injures. Slips and trips can result in a number of injuries including:

  • Sprained Joints
  • Bruises
  • Cuts
  • Scrapes
  • Broken Bones
  • Whiplash
  • Head Injuries
  • Internal Injuries
  • Pulled Muscles

What if I am a Supermarket Employee?
You are entitled to compensation if the negligence of a supermarket resulted in you becoming injured. It doesn’t matter if you are a customer or an employee, legally, you are protected from unsafe business practices. Employees are more likely to be injured especially while lifting heavy items. Employers must take extra care to provide their employees with the safest work environment possible. The HSE goes into detail regarding the requirements a supermarket must meet. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help guide you through the delicate claim’s process and help you get the compensation you need.

How Much Compensation Can I Receive For My Injuries?
The court will examine your losses to determine how much compensation you are eligible to receive. The Judicial College Guidelines will be used to range the amount of compensation you will be awarded. Financial losses will be considered special damages, whereas, general damages will be any non-financial losses incurred, such as mental anguish and pain and suffering. ​

How Long will It Take to Receive Compensation?
You can receive compensation in less than 3 months if your claim is not disputed. If the other party doesn’t claim responsibility or doesn’t believe your injuries were the result of your accident, you are going to have to proceed to court in order to determine the exact cause of your accident. This type of claim can take much longer to complete. Insurance companies are not trying to give up large sums of money and if your injuries and losses are severe, you can expect the other party’s insurer to try to mitigate losses by disputing the legitimacy of your claim. Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd can give you the timely advice you need to be successful and keep you one-step ahead of the greedy insurance companies.

What Should I do If I Am Injured in a Supermarket Accident
If you are injured in a supermarket accident, be sure to register the incident in the supermarket logbook. All retailers are required by the HSE to log all accidents that occur on their property in this logbook. Take lots of photos of the location, the incident report, and your injuries.Get the contact information of any witnesses and if you are able to, try to get a detailed report from the witnesses. CCTV and store surveillance can be important evidence to gather as well and we can help obtain this. All of this evidence can make a huge difference if you decide to proceed with lodging your claim.

Why You Need A Claim Advisor​
Navigating the claims process isn’t impossible but it is much easier with a guide. Simple mistakes can cost you big time and by knowing what to expect next, you can be better prepared to handle the tricky insurance companies. A claim advisor can give you the personalised advice you need to be successful in lodging your claim. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd works on a “No Win No Fee” basis. This means that if we are unable to secure you compensation for your injuries, we waive our fees. We stand by our commitment to our clients and our expert team is here to help you through the entire claims process.

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Supermarket Fall Claims
Supermarket Accident Claims

According to the Health and Safety Executive or HSE, thousands of supermarket fall claims are the result of wet or slippery floors. Supermarkets are responsible for providing their clientele with a safe place to shop. You are eligible for compensation if you are injured because of negligence on the part of the supermarket staff.

Supermarket slips and falls are among the most common in Scotland. You will always have a higher number of slip and trip incidents when you combine a freshly waxed floor and a large amount of foot traffic. According to the HSE, over 90% of major slips result in broken bones. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you if you were injured because a supermarket didn’t fulfil their safety responsibilities.

What are the Legal Responsibilities of a Supermarket?
The Supermarkets hold the responsibility of keeping their facilities safe. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 states that all employers must keep their business safe for both customers and employees. If you were injured because this duty was neglected, then you may seek compensation for your losses. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents) or HSWA is the primary piece of legislation used to determine the health and safety responsibilities of supermarket owners. There are also statutory instruments of secondary legislation that may be made by parliament to cover specific issues such as radiation, asbestos, and heights. ​

Common Causes of Supermarket Accident Claims
There are some important factors that can make your local supermarket more prone to slips and trips by the average shopper and because of this, employees must be trained in the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures to follow in order to keep the walkways safe and free of debris. Spillage and loose items create a more hazardous shopping environment and any incidents must be addressed immediately. A failure to do so can result in serious injury. Below are the most common causes of supermarket accidents in Scotland.

  • Waxed Floor
  • Wet Floors
  • Uneven Flooring
  • Spillage
  • Loose Items From Shelving
  • Obstacles in the Aisle
  • Footwear

What Do I Need To Lodge a Supermarket Accident Claim?
Every day, people are injured in supermarket accidents in Scotland and a large percentage of those injured are unaware that they are eligible to seek compensation for their injuries. Supermarkets are required to carry insurance to cover this type of accident. In order to lodge a claim, you will need to be able to prove the accident was due to neglect on the part of the supermarket and that your injuries are because of your accident. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you attain everything you need to lodge a claim with greater success.

Common Supermarket Accident Injuries
You always have a greater potential for serious risk anytime you have people slipping and falling. You run the risk of whiplash whenever the body is jerked violently. Whiplash is particularly dangerous because it can have delayed symptoms. Your claim can be met with scepticism if you leave the scene of an accident claiming everything is OK and then you return later seeking financial compensation for delayed injures. Slips and trips can result in a number of injuries including:

  • Sprained Joints
  • Bruises
  • Cuts
  • Scrapes
  • Broken Bones
  • Whiplash
  • Head Injuries
  • Internal Injuries
  • Pulled Muscles

What if I am a Supermarket Employee?
You are entitled to compensation if the negligence of a supermarket resulted in you becoming injured. It doesn’t matter if you are a customer or an employee, legally, you are protected from unsafe business practices. Employees are more likely to be injured especially while lifting heavy items. Employers must take extra care to provide their employees with the safest work environment possible. The HSE goes into detail regarding the requirements a supermarket must meet. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help guide you through the delicate claim’s process and help you get the compensation you need.

How Much Compensation Can I Receive For My Injuries?
The court will examine your losses to determine how much compensation you are eligible to receive. The Judicial College Guidelines will be used to range the amount of compensation you will be awarded. Financial losses will be considered special damages, whereas, general damages will be any non-financial losses incurred, such as mental anguish and pain and suffering. ​

How Long will It Take to Receive Compensation?
You can receive compensation in less than 3 months if your claim is not disputed. If the other party doesn’t claim responsibility or doesn’t believe your injuries were the result of your accident, you are going to have to proceed to court in order to determine the exact cause of your accident. This type of claim can take much longer to complete. Insurance companies are not trying to give up large sums of money and if your injuries and losses are severe, you can expect the other party’s insurer to try to mitigate losses by disputing the legitimacy of your claim. Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd can give you the timely advice you need to be successful and keep you one-step ahead of the greedy insurance companies.

What Should I do If I Am Injured in a Supermarket Accident
If you are injured in a supermarket accident, be sure to register the incident in the supermarket logbook. All retailers are required by the HSE to log all accidents that occur on their property in this logbook. Take lots of photos of the location, the incident report, and your injuries.Get the contact information of any witnesses and if you are able to, try to get a detailed report from the witnesses. CCTV and store surveillance can be important evidence to gather as well and we can help obtain this. All of this evidence can make a huge difference if you decide to proceed with lodging your claim.

Why You Need A Claim Advisor​
Navigating the claims process isn’t impossible but it is much easier with a guide. Simple mistakes can cost you big time and by knowing what to expect next, you can be better prepared to handle the tricky insurance companies. A claim advisor can give you the personalised advice you need to be successful in lodging your claim. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd works on a “No Win No Fee” basis. This means that if we are unable to secure you compensation for your injuries, we waive our fees. We stand by our commitment to our clients and our expert team is here to help you through the entire claims process.

Start Your Claim
Contact us to start the claim’s process today.

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