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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.
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Understanding the claims process
Quittance has helped claimants in Eastbourne and across the UK understand their rights after an accident or injury.
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Eastbourne road accident claims
Accidents on Eastbourne's roads are reasonably common. Department of Transport data shows there were 1375 road accidents in East Sussex in 2021 (1036 slight accidents, 321 accidents and 18 fatalities).
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Eastbourne, 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 involved in a cycling accident, or were hurt in a car collision, our useful guide sets out what you need to do to make a road accident injury claim.
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Work injury claims in Eastbourne
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 92 non-fatal and 0 fatal work-related accidents in Eastbourne. 70 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
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 fitness trainer or a plumber, our work accident claim guide shows you how best to make a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Eastbourne?
| Eastbourne work accidents (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | 12% |
| Machinery related | 4% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. toxic torts) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 13% |
| Injured by an animal | 1% |
| Lifting | 24% |
| Physical assault | 5% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 29% |
| Struck against | 1% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 11% |
Public place accident claims in Eastbourne
UK law states that owners (occupiers) of premises are liable for the safety and welfare of all visitors.
Whether your accident occurred when travelling by train or at a leisure centre, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
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 Eastbourne
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient is injured due to the carelessness of a consultant or other health professional. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Eastbourne, including Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex).
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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.
£ 120,000
Biker fractures clavicle in collision with a car
£120,000 secured by Rakhi Chauhan for a biker with head injuries
Nearby support services
Not ready to claim yet? These local organisations can offer guidance on your rights, help with complaints, and provide independent advice for claimants in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne Citizens Advice
Unit 6
Highlight House
8 St Leonards Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3UH
0800 144 8848
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
St. Annes House
729The Ridge
St. Leonards-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7PT
01424 755255