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for your Folkestone injury claim
Your choice of solicitor can make all the difference. We'll ensure your injury claim is handled by a solicitor with the right experience.
Learn why selecting a solicitor based on their experience with cases like yours could be the key to your Folkestone injury claim being accepted, and to a better compensation result.
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No win, no fee injury claim solicitors
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
Over the past decade, we've been committed to helping injury victims Folkestone and across the UK gain clarity on their legal options and get the right legal support.
Find out about claims in Folkestone
Road accident claims in Folkestone
Accidents on Folkestone's roads are reasonably common. Government data indicates there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021 (3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities). Accidents in the Folkestone region in 2013 included car crashes on the dual carriageway of the A260 and A259 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A2034 and A20 crossroads.
If you've been injured in a road traffic accident in Folkestone, or anywhere else in the UK, we understand the pain and suffering you may be going through. If your injuries were caused by another driver, cyclist, pedestrian or any other road user, you may be entitled to claim no win, no fee compensation.
Whether you were involved as a pedestrian, or were a passenger in a car accident, our useful guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Work accident claims in Folkestone
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 1091 non-fatal and 2 fatal work-related accidents in Kent. 776 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 for your injuries and any costs incurred as a result of your accident.
Whether you were injured while working as a retail worker or a hospital porter, our work injury claim guide explains your rights and to make a successful no win, no fee claim.
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Work accident compensation claims
How common are Folkestone work accidents?
| HSE-reported Kent work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 14% |
| Electrical injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 1% |
| Explosion related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. pesticide related illnesses) | 0% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 11% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 0% |
| Lifting and carrying | 20% |
| Physical attack | 4% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 39% |
| Struck against | 0% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 3% |
| Struck by object | 9% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 0% |
Public place accidents claims in Folkestone
Occupiers' liability refers to the legal duty of care owed by property owners to anyone who visits their property.
Whether your accident occurred in a park or in a train station, you may be entitled to make an injury claim.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Clinical negligence claims in Folkestone
Medical negligence (clinical negligence) is the term for when a patient sustains an injury or illness due to a registrar, nurse or other health worker's lack of care. We can help you make a claim against any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Folkestone, including Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, Kent).
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Case Studies
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East Kent Hospitals University Trust negligence claim
Child compensated when hospital IV left him with scarring
£ 80,000
Construction worker injured at work by a digger.
Kevin Walker secures over £80,000 for client's hand injury
£ 75,000
Motorcyclist injured in a collision at a junction
Rakhi Chauhan wins £75,000 for claimant with multiple injuries
Folkestone support services
Are you still considering your next steps? These local services can provide advice and answer any questions you might have.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Civic Centre
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
01303 853 000
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
01227 766 877