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injury claim in Birkenhead
Your choice of solicitor can make all the difference. From our network of solicitors, we'll connect you with the expert who's right for your claim.
Learn how selecting the right solicitor can impact whether your case is accepted and how much compensation you recieve.
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With no win, no fee, you'll be represented by an expert solicitor with no upfront cost and nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful.
If you win your claim, your solicitor will receive a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
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- If you qualify to claim
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With access to one of the largest solicitor networks in the UK, we'll help you understand your legal options and get the right legal advice for your injury claim.
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Birkenhead road accident claims
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Birkenhead are quite common. Department of Transport data reveals there were 524 road accidents in Wirral in 2021, including 387 slight accidents, 132 accidents and 5 fatal accidents. Accidents in the Birkenhead area in 2013 included car crashes on the dual carriageway of the A5029 and A552 crossroads and on the A552 and A553 roundabout.
If you have been injured on Birkenhead's roads, or anywhere in the UK, you may be entitled to claim compensation. An injury claim may be possible if you were injured:
- As driver or passenger
- On a motorbike or bicycle
- As a pedestrian
- On public transport
Whether you were a passenger in a car accident, or sustained an injury in a cycling accident, we can assist. This road accident compensation guide sets out everything you need to know about starting a claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Birkenhead work injury claims
In Wirral, there were 181 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation.
By law, all employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as an electrician or a chef, our guide to work accident claims shows you how to make a successful no win, no fee claim.
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How common are work accidents in Birkenhead?
| Wirral work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 13% |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Machinery related | 2% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 1% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. perchlorate) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 7% |
| Animal related | 0% |
| Manual handling | 22% |
| Physical assault | 7% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 31% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 11% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Birkenhead public place injury claims
UK law imposes a duty of care on property owners and operators (occupiers) to ensure that their property is safe for anyone visiting the premises.
Whether you were injured in a gymnasium or in a restaurant, and someone else was responsible, you could be able to start an injury claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Birkenhead medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) is the term for when a patient sustains an injury or illness due to a doctor, nurse or other medical professional's lack of care. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against a private clinic or NHS trust covering Birkenhead, including Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust (St Catherine's Health Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside).
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Local support and resources in Birkenhead
Need more information before speaking to a personal injury solicitor? We've listed local services that provide free help and support before you seek legal advice for your Birkenhead injury claim.
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Wallasey Town Hall
Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
0151 606 2000
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
Wirral
CH49 5PE
0151 678 5111