Injured in Tesco's

uktim29

mishkanorman wrote: »

im not saying the Op should sue, just that shrugging it off as one of those things seems a bit of a under-reaction in this case.

A normal reaction being?

aharding85

New to posting but been reading messages for a few days - unsure what to make of this! I would have thought Tesco should take blame, if only to keep OP happy!

uktim29

aharding85 wrote: »

I would have thought Tesco should take blame, if only to keep OP happy!

That doesn't make much business sense. It's basically saying Tescos want customers to sue them (which is what will happen if they take the blame, the op was interested in compensation). You're not going to make much money by wanting customers to sue you to keep happy!

Perhaps you mean send a bunch of flowers but only as a goodwill gesture?

aharding85

Yeah, I guess what I mean is, they'll say they don't think it was their fault but sorry it happened in their store, he's a voucher etc, something like that.

I (like yourself!) don't agree with lets sue everyone - but I just think maybe a nice touch to keep customer sweet (but avoiding acual blame for event)

omen666

uktim29 wrote: »

A normal reaction being?

"Ouch, that !!!!ing hurt!!" I think would be the norm

uktim29

omen666 wrote: »

"Ouch, that !!!!ing hurt!!" I think would be the norm

What, "Ouch, that !!!!ing hurt!! anyone know the number for the national accident helpline?"

uktyler

ClareEmily wrote: »

It is tesco's fault they shouldn't have heavy vases which could fall off on high shelves full stop

Well in that case they should not sell knives, they can cut you.

The sell food that makes people fat, if I'm fat, can I sue them?

If I purchased a TV and put my back out carrying to the car can I sue?

Following your logic Tesco would only sell lettuce, not heavy enough to hurt, and good for you to!

Brooker_Dave

aimharl wrote: »

Recently had a vase fall from a top shelf in tesco's filled out the injury forms etc then went straight to hospital to find I had broken my toe. 18inch vase hit my toe and I did have trainers and socks on so it had hit it with some force. So I contacted my insurers legal cover they put me in touch with a firm of Solicitors who looked at my claim and have said they will not take on the case as they cannot prove it was Tescos fault? I could not believe this as you dont expect to go into a store and come out injured just by perusing the shelves or do you? So I am left thinking they just didnt want to fight the case ? And what happened to the other side having to disprove a claim? I am also 20 weeks pregnant and had to sign a disclaimer at the hospital to allow them to X ray me. Any views or expert opinions, advice greatly received.

Demand compensation for the vase you dropped!!

Brooker_Dave

sarahg1969 wrote: »

Personally, I'd move on.

Or limp on.

JimmyTheWig

I think we could probably settle all of this by watching the CCTV.

Now, am I right in the following? Under the Data Protection Act, if a company has CCTV footage of you then they are legally obliged to let you see it (for a nominal fee, I believe).
So why don't you write to Tescos with the date, time abd location and ask for the footage. Have a look at it. If you still think it shows Tescos at fault then sue. If you don't then don't.