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Dorset road accident claims
Car, HGV, bike and motorcycle accidents in Dorset are quite common. Official 2021 data recorded 897 road accidents in Dorset. 633 slight accidents, 245 accidents and 19 fatalities occurred on Dorset's roads in 2021.
If you've been injured by another road user's actions or negligence, we can help you get the support and financial compensation you need for your recovery.
Regardless of whether you were hurt in a collision, or have suffered an injury in a motorbike accident, our expert team are here. Our useful guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Work injury claims in Dorset
In 2021, there were 297 non-fatal work accidents and 2 fatalities in Dorset.
Have you have had an accident at work and your employer was to blame? If so you may be able to claim compensation through their liability insurance.
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. Whether you were injured or made ill when working as a plumber or a hospital porter, our guide to work accident claims explains your legal rights and how to start a successful work accident claim.
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How common are Dorset work accidents?
| Work accidents in Dorset (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 11% |
| Machinery related | 9% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. dioxins) | 1% |
| Fall from height (scaffolding) | 9% |
| Injured by an animal | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 27% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip or trip | 19% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by falling object | 13% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 1% |
Public place accident claims in Dorset
An occupier (owner or operator) of premises has a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether your accident occurred in a hotel or on a pothole, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any financial losses.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Medical negligence claims in Dorset
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient is injured as the result of the lack of care of a doctor, nurse or other health worker. If you have been the victim of clinical negligence, our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Dorset, including Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset).
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Useful Dorset resources
We've listed nearby services to help you understand your options.
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Poole Office)
Poole Library
Dolphin Centre
Poole
Dorset
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1QE
0808 278 79 39
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2JY
01305 251150