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Burton upon Trent road accident claims
Government data reveals there were 1160 road accidents in Staffordshire in 2021, including 961 slight accidents, 175 accidents and 24 fatalities. Incidents in the Burton Upon Trent region in 2013 included collisions on the A5121 and A5189 roundabout and on the A511 and A5121 roundabout.
Drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians all owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have been injured as a result of the actions or negligence of another road user, you may be able to start a claim for compensation.
Whether you have suffered an injury as a pedestrian, or have been hurt in a car accident, our team are here. Our guide to road accident claims explains what you need to know about the claims process.
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Burton upon Trent work injury claims
In 2021, there were 801 non-fatal work accidents and 3 fatalities in Staffordshire.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
Whether you were injured or became ill working as a warehouse worker or a motorcycle courier, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful claim.
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How common are work accidents in Burton upon Trent?
| Staffordshire work accidents (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 17% |
| Electrocution | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 4% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Harmful substance related | 2% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 5% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 23% |
| Assault | 3% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 28% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
Burton upon Trent 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 have been injured in a nightclub or at a public swimming pool, you could be able to claim.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Burton upon Trent medical negligence claims
Medical negligence (clinical negligence) describes when a person suffers injury or illness as the result of the carelessness of a doctor or other medical professional. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you claim compensation from any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Burton upon Trent, including Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Queen's Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire).
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Local resources in Burton upon Trent
Are you still considering your next steps? Various local resources offer free advice and information to guide your next steps.
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (Tamworth Advice Centre)
114 Church Street
Church Gresley
Swadlincote
DE11 9NR
08082 787972
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
DE14 2EB
01283 508 000
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
01332 340 141