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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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Use our injury calculator to find out:
- If you qualify to claim
- How much you can claim
- Other losses you can claim for
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With the help of our extensive solicitor network, we'll review your case, estimate your compensation award, and guide you through the available options if you choose to claim.
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Driffield road accident claims
Accidents on Driffield's roads are quite common. Department of Transport data reveals there were 749 road accidents in East Riding of Yorkshire in 2021, including 559 slight accidents, 169 accidents and 21 fatal accidents. Incidents in the Driffield region in 2013 included road traffic collisions on the A614 and A166 roundabout and on the A614 and B1249 roundabout.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Driffield, 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 hurt in a car crash, or have been involved in a cycling accident, we can help you take action. Our useful guide sets out what you need to do to start a road accident compensation claim.
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Work injury claims in Driffield
East Riding of Yorkshire Health and Safety Executive data for 2021 revealed there were 407 non-fatal and 0 fatal work accidents. The injured worker was required to take 7 or more days off work in 295 cases.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any losses or expenses.
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 welder or a nurse, our guide to work accident claims shows you how best to make a successful compensation claim.
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How common are Driffield work accidents?
| Work accidents in East Riding of Yorkshire (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| General | 16% |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 4% |
| Explosion related (e.g. gas) | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PAH) | 2% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 1% |
| Manual handling | 23% |
| Physical assault | 3% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 25% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 11% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Public place injury claims in Driffield
Owners and operators of privately-owned land or property are known as 'occupiers'. Occupiers have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether you have been injured in a hotel or on a loose paving stone on a footpath, and the owner or occupier of the property was responsible, you could be entitled to claim.
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 Driffield
Clinical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of the carelessness of a GP 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 Driffield, including Humber NHS Foundation Trust (Trust HQ, Willerby Hill, Beverley Road, Willerby, Hull, Yorkshire(East Riding)).
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Case Studies
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Hull & East Yorkshire Hospital negligence claim
Nurse gets damages for multiple injuries sustained at work
£ 1.4 million
Biker injured in collision with an oncoming car
Kevin Walker wins over £1.4m for seriously injured motorcyclist
£ 120,000
Biker fractures clavicle in collision with a car
£120,000 secured by Rakhi Chauhan for a biker with head injuries
Driffield support services
Local resources for Driffield are available to help you understand your rights and offer free advice on your options.
Hull and East Riding (Beverley) Citizens Advice Bureau
33 Lairgate
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 8ET
0800 144 8848
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
01904 631 313