Slipping Accidents

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Have you suffered an injury after a slipping accident?
 
Have you slipped on something that should not have been on the floor whilst in a shop or supermarket? If so, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

Who is at risk?

Supermarkets can be quite hazardous areas. Drinks or other products can be spilt causing a safety hazard, and it is therefore important for such premises to have regular inspections of the shop floor to prevent a risk of injury to customers and other visitors.

Who can claim?

Anyone who is a visitor or customer on someone else’s premises can claim against the owner or occupier of the premises if they suffer an injury after a slipping accident which they do not believe to be their own fault.

Employees may also be able to make a claim if they suffer an injury after a slipping accident at work, which they do not believe to have been their own fault, as they are entitled to a safe working environment.

Who is responsible for the accident?

If the owners or occupiers of the premises in which you had the accident did not:

  • have an appropriate system for checking the floor spillages, or
  • clean up the spillage effectively when discovered, or
  • did not have any warnings about a slippery floor

then you may be able to make a claim for compensation against them.
 
Similarly, employees should be provided with a safe place of work by their employers and if a worker suffers an injury because this responsibility is not met, then they may also have a claim against their employer. See the relevant section on ‘Accidents at Work’. 

What we will do for you

  • We will give you a free initial consultation to establish a precise and clear understanding of your accident claim
  • We will investigate the claim on your behalf
  • We will keep you informed
  • We will arrive, with your approval, at the best possible outcome

What to do next

Call our Personal Injury Department on 01908 692769

We are Members of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.