We are personal injury solicitors specialising in claiming compensation for clients injured at the supermarket. Catherine Smith has experience with these types of injuries, and introduces supermarket claims in this video.

Read more about supermarket accidents below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us how to make a claim against Sainsbury's for an injury.

Sainsbury's Injury Compensation Awards

Below we look at some recent cases in which we have represented clients injured while shopping at Sainsbury's. We have lawyers that are specialists in supermarket accident compensation claims, having successfully represented both injured supermarket visitors and employees. We promise you the most experienced solicitors for claiming against Sainsbury's. We work on a No Win No Fee basis meaning if you win your case the supermarket's insurers will pay all your legal fees, and if you lose you will not pay a penny. If you have any questions such as; I've been injured in Sainsbury can I sue, then do not hesitate to contact us. All legal advice is free.

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Case Study: Slip On Slush In Supermarket Entrance

Situation: Mr Roper stopped off at a Sainsbury's Local store last winter on his way home from work. It had been snowing that day, and customers had trampled a large quantity of slush into the entrance of the store. The store's staff had put down matting around the entrance in an attempt to make the area safe, and had also used cardboard packaging to cover certain areas. Mr Roper was leaving the store when he trod on some cardboard that had become soaked through, and slipped, falling and landing on his back. Mr Roper did not feel seriously hurt, and reported the incident to staff who then replaced the cardboard with rubber matting. When he got home however Mr Roper's back was aching, and the next morning he had difficulty moving. After attending his local GP's surgery it was found that he had strained tendons in his back. As Mr Roper's job involved manual handling he was advised to take a week off work and rest.

Result: Mr Roper got in touch with our company seeking advice as to his legal position. Specifically he want to know; how can I claim compensation from Sainsbury's supermarket for my injury? After considering the facts of his case we advised Mr Roper that a claim for compensation against Sainsbury's would be worth pursuing. We obtained Mr Roper's medical report and wrote to Sainsbury's pointing out that cardboard packaging should not have been used as a covering for a wet floor. The supermarket had therefore failed to take reasonable care in ensuring Mr Roper's safety. After further correspondence Sainsbury's insurers agreed that their staff had been at fault and caused the accident. Within 4 months Mr Roper received a cheque for for £3,750, and his legal fees were paid by Sainsbury's insurers.

Case Study: Struck By Mobile Stock Crate

Situation: Mrs Henderson was shopping in Sainsbury's when she was struck by a stock crate on wheels which a member of staff was pushing along while restocking shelves. The crate was piled fairly high, making it difficult for the employee to see what was in front of him. Mrs Henderson fell to the ground and immediately felt a sharp pain in her hip. Mrs Henderson's grandson was with her, and reported the accident to the supermarket's management while they were waiting for an ambulance to arrive. He also took the name and details of two witnesses to the accident. Mrs Henderson was taken to hospital where it was found that she had dislocated her hip. She was obliged to spend a number of days in hospital before returning home in a plaster cast and on crutches.

Result: Mrs Henderson's grandson contacted our company on her behalf and raised his concerns; how can I sue Sainsbury's for my for grandmother's injuries without facing a large legal bill? We advised that a compensation claim would likely prove successful and that under a No Win No Fee agreement his grandmother would not pay a penny win or lose. We wrote to Sainsbury's insurers detailing the incident and enclosing statements from witnesses, including her grandson. Sainsbury's admitted liability in failing to take reasonable care of Mrs Henderson's safety under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957. Following negotiations Mrs Henderson received £9,750 in general damages, and a further £3,300 to cover the cost of current and ongoing medical treatment. She fortunately regained full mobility within 3 months, and did not require hip surgery. Bartletts represented Mrs Henderson on a No Win No Fee basis, and as such she kept 100% of her damages, with no deductions.

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