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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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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
Understanding the claims process
With access to one of the largest solicitor networks in the UK, we'll help you understand your legal options and get the right legal advice for your injury claim.
Read more about claim types in East Sussex
East Sussex road accident claims
Road accidents in East Sussex are relatively common. Official 2021 data recorded 1375 road accidents in East Sussex. 1036 slight accidents, 321 accidents and 18 fatalities occurred on East Sussex's roads in 2021.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in East Sussex, 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 were hurt as a pedestrian, our road accident compensation claim guide sets out everything you need to know about making a claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
East Sussex work accident claims
Official HSE statistics show that there were 0 fatal and 375 non-fatal work accidents in East Sussex in 2021 (265 led to 7+ days off work).
If you have sustained an injury at work in the last three years, you may be able to claim compensation.
All employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a care home worker or a security officer, our work injury claim guide sets out everything you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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How common are East Sussex work accidents?
| HSE-reported work accidents in East Sussex | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| General | 10% |
| Machinery related | 4% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. radiation poisoning) | 3% |
| Fall from height | 12% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 21% |
| Physical attack | 3% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 38% |
| Struck against | 0% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 6% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
East Sussex public place injury 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 when travelling on public transport or on a footpath, you may be able to claim compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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East Sussex clinical negligence claims
When a patient suffers an injury or illness due to the lack of care of a doctor, nurse or other health worker, it may be possible to make a clinical negligence claim. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering East Sussex.
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FAQs
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Case Studies
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West Sussex Health & Social Care NHS Trust negligence claim
Compensation for negligent above the knee amputation
£ 60,000
Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
Compensation for failure to diagnose cauda equina syndrome.
£ 80,000
Construction worker injured at work by a digger.
Kevin walker secures over £80,000 for client's hand injury
Local support services
Are you still considering your next steps? We've listed nearby services to help you understand your options.
Brighton and Hove Citizens Advice
Tisbury Road Offices
Hove Town Hall
Tisbury Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 3BQ
08082 787815
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
St. Annes House
729The Ridge
St. Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7PT
01424 755255