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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.
How did your injury happen?
No win, no fee injury claim solicitors
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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Find out how much you can claim
Use our injury calculator to find out:
- If you qualify to claim
- How much you can claim
- Other losses you can claim for
Find out how to make a claim
With over over 10 years experience helping injured people understand their legal rights, we can guide you through the claim process, estimate your potential compensation, and advise you on your next steps.
Get the facts about making a claim in Cornwall
Cornwall road accident claims
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Cornwall are relatively common. Official gov.uk data shows there were 1436 road accidents in Cornwall in 2021 (1184 slight accidents, 238 accidents and 14 fatal accidents).
You can claim compensation if you were injured as a driver or passenger and another road user was liable. You can also claim compensation if you were injured as a motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.
Whether you sustained an injury in a cycling accident, or were hurt in a collision with another vehicle, our team are here. Our useful guide explains what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Road accident compensation claims
Cornwall work injury claims
Per 100,000 workers, there were 253 non-fatal work accidents and 0.38 fatalities in Cornwall in 2021.
Have you suffered an injury at work and your employer, or another member of staff, was responsible? If so you may be able to claim compensation through their liability insurance.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as an HGV driver or a welder, our guide to work accident claims covers everything you need to know about making a successful claim.
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How common are work accidents in Cornwall?
| HSE-reported Cornwall work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | 11% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 4% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chromium) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 12% |
| Animal related | 0% |
| Lifting | 23% |
| Physical assault | 3% |
| Slip or trip | 29% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 11% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 1% |
Cornwall public place accident claims
There is a legal duty on the owners (occupiers) of premises to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you have been injured at a public swimming pool or on public transport, and the property owner or occupier was at fault, you could be able to claim compensation.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Cornwall medical negligence claims
When a person is injured as the result of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional's lack of care, it may be possible to make a medical negligence claim. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Cornwall, including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Head Office: Carew House, Beacon Technology Park, Dunmere Road, Bodmin, Cornwall).
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FAQs
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Case Studies
£ 229,010
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust negligence claim
Negligent discontinuation of treatment causes stroke
£ 80,000
Construction worker injured at work by a digger.
Kevin Walker secures over £80,000 for client's hand injury
£ 120,000
Biker fractures clavicle in collision with a car
£120,000 secured by Rakhi Chauhan for a biker with head injuries
Cornwall support services
Not ready to claim yet? Local resources for Cornwall are available to help you understand your rights and offer free advice on your options.