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Find out about claims in Dover
Dover road accident claims
Vehicle accidents in Dover are quite common. Department of Transport data shows there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021 (3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities).
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 were a passenger in a car accident, or have been involved in a cycling accident, we are here to help. Our expert guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Dover work injury claims
In Dover, there were 77 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, according to official Government data.
You may be able to claim work accident compensation if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a site labourer or a caterer, our guide to work accident claims covers everything you need to know about making a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Dover?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Dover | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 16% |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Exposed to fire | 2% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PVC) | 0% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 12% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 15% |
| Physical assault | 3% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 28% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 5% |
| Hit by falling object | 11% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 2% |
Dover public place accident claims
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether you were injured in a pub or on a public footpath, you could be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and any financial losses.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Dover medical negligence claims
Medical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured as the result of the carelessness of a doctor, nurse or other health worker. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Dover.
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Local support services
We've listed nearby services to help you understand your options.
Dover, Deal and District (Deal) Citizens Advice
The Deal Centre
3 Park Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6AG
01304 272499
Dover District Council
Council Offices
White Cliffs Business Park
Whitfield
Dover CT16 3PJ
44 1304 821199
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
01227 766 877