Injury following fall

[t123b]

I had a fall in a supermarket around 2 weeks ago, this was due to slipping on a gel filled absorbent strip used to absorb spills.

 

The strip are used to absorb small spills but this had been used to direct water out of the store following a burst pipe.

 

The strip was across the doorway of the store and was being used to direct water out of the store in to the street.

 

When I slipped the arm I was carrying shopping in felt jarred, but because of my embarrassment I went home. I then called the store to complain when I got home.

 

I went to the doctors who told me I could have damaged my rotary cuff and to give it gentle exercise and to see a chiropractor if it continued.

 

I followed this advice and as it had not cleared up I have been to see the chiropractor today.

 

I have just returned from a chiropractor who has advised me that I have jarred my rib and require approx 4 session on it to put it right.

 

This will cost me with today's appointment £150 in total, which through no fault of my own I will be out of pocket for.

 

What should I do to recover this money from the supermarket?

[seftonview]

Contact and instruct a personal injury solicitor, on a no-win no-fee basis. They will seek to recover damages, including out of pocket expenses and loss of income.

 

Firms such as Fentons; Russell Jones & Walker and Pattinson Brewer all offer no-win no-fee services for personal injury.

 

I hope you're feeling better soon.

 

SV

[papasmurf1cx]

I agree with sefton. above. I don't want to alarm you but my mother in law had rotary cuff problems too and had loads of problems. It can lead to serious problems if not sorted. A PI solicitor is a must. keep all receipts for the expenses you have travel costs / petrol, help from people including your family as in a PI claim care is claimable.

 

The supermarket will refer the complaint to their insurers. They could be liable for the injury and losses eg wages private operation etc.

[dx100uk]

and next time watch where you tread!!

 

 

dx

[t123b]

Thanks for the quick advice, wasn't sure of what to do and didn't know if instructing a personal injury solicitor was the right route to go down.

 

Will have a look in to it all tomorrow.