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IT’S a familiar scene.<\/p>\n
You pop into the supermarket for a few things, and the next thing you know, your feet have gone out from under you and you’re on the floor, dazed and\u00a0in pain.<\/p>\n
It could be a sneaky grape, a rogue spinach leaf, or a wet patch that no one’s bothered to\u00a0clean up.<\/p>\n
Older Australians are particularly vulnerable to serious injuries from falls – hips, wrists, knees and backs often bear the brunt. Recovery can be long and painful, with plenty of unexpected costs along the way. But if the supermarket failed in its duty to keep you safe, you may be entitled to compensation.<\/p>\n
Supermarkets have a legal duty of care<\/p>\n
Supermarkets like Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are legally required to keep their premises safe for shoppers. This includes cleaning up spills quickly, putting up ‘wet floor’ signs, and making sure aisles are free from clutter. If they’ve been negligent and you’re injured as a result, you could have a valid public liability claim.<\/p>\n
Even if you’re unsure what caused your fall\u2014or whether you were partly at fault\u2014it’s still worth getting legal advice. You may be surprised to learn that under Victoria’s contributory negligence laws, you can still receive compensation even if the accident wasn’t entirely the supermarket’s fault.<\/p>\n
We’ve supported many clients through claims just like these. Fiona slipped on a spinach leaf. Bruce fell in the produce aisle due to a puddle with no warning signs. In both cases, we secured fair compensation\u2014without going to court.<\/p>\n