POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS

• Falling objects – boxes or equipment could fall if they are not stacked away properly
• Contact with any harmful substances – such as chemicals used in the warehouse or for cleaning
• Kitchen injuries – such as burns from ovens or oil
• Working temperature issues
• Food health and hygiene problems
• Manual handling injuries
• Problems with racking or storage which lead to injury
• Ladder falls
• Slips, trips and falls due to liquid spills
• Injuries sustained in a car park

Possible injuries include:

• Chemical burns – due to a lack of the right Personal Protective Equipment of a lack of training
• Crush injuries – due to objects falling or someone becoming trapped
• Back injuries – likely due to manual handling accidents or slips, trips and falls
• Heat burns – due to oils or equipment such as ovens
• Food poisoning – due to a lack of care about food health and hygiene as well as the use of out of date food

If an accident occurs at a store or warehouse, then you may be entitled to compensation if the accident was not your fault.

How does the claims process work?

At First Personal Injury, once we have carried out an initial consultation, we will take care of the paperwork required to get your case underway. A letter will be sent to you following an initial consultation with your solicitor. This will be a summary of the discussion you had and will confirm that they are happy to take on your case. It will highlight who will be your contact and estimate how long the process will take. The letter will also detail how you will be funding the case and an estimate of costs. If you need to provide any further information this will also be included. A letter will then be sent to the defendant, providing details of the accident. The defendant has a fixed period in which they can reply and in their reply, they must state whether or not they are denying or accepting liability for your injuries. If they do accept liability, your solicitor will endeavour to settle the case out of court.

What to do after an accident at IKEA?

• Report the incident to a member of staff, ensuring a record has been made
• Take photos of any injuries or hazards that caused the accident
• Gather the details of any witnesses to the accident.
• Evidence of a loss of earnings if your injury has resulted in you needing time off work. Documents related to other financial expenditures connected to your injuries may also be required. This could include travel receipts to and from medical appointments.
• Seek medical attention

Amount of compensation in claims against IKEA

Every personal injury claim is different, therefore meaning that every compensation amount will be unique and is not operated on a 'one size fits all' basis. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.

Except for children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident occurred. You should contact us as soon as possible to assess your case.