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Road accident claims in Carlisle
Government data reveals there were 987 road accidents in Cumbria in 2021, including 732 slight accidents, 231 accidents and 24 fatalities. Accidents in the Carlisle area in 2013 included crashes on the single carriageway of the A7 and A69 junction and on the dual carriageway of the A7 and B6264 slip road.
We can help people injured in road accidents that have occurred in Carlisle and throughout England and Wales. You may be able to claim compensation if you were injured as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian and another road user was liable.
Whether you have been involved in a hit-and-run, or were a passenger in a car accident, our expert guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Work accident claims in Carlisle
Official HSE statistics show that there were 2 fatal and 120 non-fatal work accidents in Carlisle in 2021 (84 led to 7+ days off work).
You may be able to make an accident at work claim if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
Employers and site operators owe a duty of care to their staff, to visitors and contractors. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a miner or a courier, our guide to work accident claims shows you how to make a successful compensation claim.
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How common are Carlisle work accidents?
| Work accidents in Carlisle (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 9% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Exposure to harmful substance | 3% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 27% |
| Physical assault | 4% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 27% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 2% |
Public place accidents claims in Carlisle
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether you were hurt on a loose paving stone on a footpath or on public transport, and a third party caused your accident, you may be entitled to claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Clinical negligence claims in Carlisle
When someone sustains an injury or illness due to the carelessness of a registrar, nurse or other health worker, it may be possible to make a clinical negligence claim. Our expert solicitor panel can help you make a claim against a private clinic or NHS trust covering Carlisle, including North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria).
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Advice and information near you
Unsure about starting a claim? Local resources for Carlisle are available to help you understand your rights and offer free advice on your options.
Citizens Advice Carlisle & Eden (Carlisle Office)
4th Floor
Broadacre House
16 - 20 Lowther Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8DA
0808 278 7844
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
01228 602 000