Supermarket Slip, Trip And Fall Accidents

If you have been injured in a supermarket due to a slip, trip and fall accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. It doesn’t matter whether you were an employee or a customer, if your accident has been caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation.

For example, if a floor is wet or has been recently cleaned, there should be a sign placed in that area to indicate that the floor is wet. If such precautions have not been taken and you are injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation.

Compensation Guidelines

However, you may be curious about the amount of compensation that you are likely to be awarded after a slip, trip and fall. Compensation is always subjective and the amount that is awarded is determined by looking at the specific facts of each individual case. To find out about general compensation guidelines for specific injuries, visit our compensation calculator.

For example:

• If you had fractured a bone in your face due to a slip, trip and fall accident, you may be awarded anywhere between £18,980 – £29,290 in compensation.
• If the accident caused a severe foot injury, you may be owed anywhere between £33,460 – 3460 in compensation.
• If the accident damaged your elbow, the amount of compensation that you are owed could be anywhere between £2,810 – £43,710.
• If the accident caused you to suffer a severe pelvis or hip injury, the compensation awarded could be anywhere between £31,220 – £104,370.

However, it is important to note that these are just guidelines for general damage compensation, as each case is assessed on an individual basis. Compensation amounts can vary widely depending upon the severity of your injuries. Therefore, the best way to determine how much compensation you could be awarded for your specific case is to speak to a personal injury solicitor.

How Compensation is Calculated

There are multiple different factors that are assessed to determine the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case.  These factors include:

• The severity of your injuries is the most important factor in determining the amount of compensation you are owed. If you have broken a bone as a result of your slip, trip and fall accident, then the compensation awarded is likely to higher than if you had just suffered external bruising.
• If your injuries have caused a loss in function/a loss of amenity, such as being unable to complete certain tasks even if this is just temporary, the amount of compensation awarded is likely to be higher as well. Loss of amenity also covers an inability to enjoy or engage with certain hobbies as you usually would because of your injuries.
• The timeframe of your pain and suffering is also important in determining the amount of compensation that you are likely to be awarded. If your injuries are healed within a few days, the compensation that you are awarded is likely to be less than if it takes months for you to recover.
• Compensation will also take financial losses into account. If you have lost some of your income due to being unable to return to work or if you have had to pay for medical treatment, these sorts of losses could be claimed back through compensation.

Time Limit

Personal injury cases generally have a three-year time limit to make a claim, beginning from the date when the accident happened. Therefore, it is important that you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to ensure that you can make a claim without worrying about time constraints.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

First Personal Injury work with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury. Contact our specialist team to begin the claims process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.