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Find out why specialist legal representation improves the chance your claim is accepted, and helps to secure the best compensation settlement for your injuries.
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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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Get the facts about making a claim in Chorley
Road accident claims in Chorley
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Chorley are relatively common. Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 2750 road accidents in Lancashire. There were 2013 slight accidents, 704 accidents and 33 fatal accidents in 2021. Incidents in the Chorley area in 2013 included collisions on the dual carriageway of the A6 and A674 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A6 and B5252 junction.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Chorley, or anywhere in England or Wales, you may be entitled to claim compensation. A compensation claim could be possible if you were injured as a:
- Driver or passenger in a car
- Rider or pillion on a motorbike
- Lorry, HGV or van driver or passenger
- Public transport user (bus or taxi)
- Cyclist or e-scooter rider
- Pedestrian
Whether you were injured in a motorbike accident, or were a passenger in a car accident, our specialist team can help. Our expert guide sets out how to start a road accident injury claim.
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Work injury claims in Chorley
In Chorley, there were 85 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, according to official Government data.
If you were injured at work and someone else was to blame, you may be able to claim compensation.
By law, 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 doctor or a builder, our work injury claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Chorley?
| Chorley work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 15% |
| Electric shock | 0% |
| Machinery related | 2% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. diesel exhaust fumes) | 1% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 10% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 0% |
| Lifting | 22% |
| Physical attack | 5% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 27% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by falling object | 13% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Public place accident claims in Chorley
There is a legal duty on the owners (occupiers) of premises to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you were injured in a hotel or in a park, and a third party caused your accident, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place we can help you make an injury claim for financial compensation.
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Medical negligence claims in Chorley
Medical negligence describes when someone sustains an injury or illness due to the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Chorley, including Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire).
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Local resources in Chorley
Not ready to claim yet? Various local resources offer free advice and information to guide your next steps.