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Gateshead road accident claims
Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 317 road accidents in Gateshead. There were 253 slight accidents, 59 accidents and 5 fatal accidents in 2021. Incidents in the Gateshead area in 2013 included collisions on the unknown of the A167 and A184 junction and on the dual carriageway of the A186 and A189 crossroads.
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 have been hurt in a car crash, or have suffered an injury as a pedestrian, our road accident compensation claim guide explains everything you need to know about how to get started.
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Gateshead work injury claims
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 176 non-fatal and 0 fatal work-related accidents in Gateshead. 133 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
If you have been injured as a result of your employer's actions, you may be legally entitled to make a claim.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a welder or a chef, our work accident claim guide explains your legal rights and how to start a successful work accident claim.
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How common are Gateshead work accidents?
| Gateshead work accidents (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 13% |
| Electric shock injury | 1% |
| Machinery related | 4% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. benzene) | 2% |
| Fall from height | 7% |
| Animal related | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 26% |
| Physical assault | 3% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 26% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 13% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Gateshead public place injury claims
By law, an individual or organisation that owns or occupies a property has a responsibility for the safety of anyone who visits it.
Whether you have been injured on a station platform or at a leisure centre, you could be able to start an injury claim.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Gateshead medical negligence claims
When a patient sustains an injury or illness as the result of a GP or other health worker's carelessness, it may be possible to claim compensation for medical negligence. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Gateshead.
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Advice and information near you
Need more information before speaking to a personal injury solicitor? Local resources for Gateshead are available to help you understand your rights and offer free advice on your options.
Citizens Advice Gateshead
Davidson Building
Swan Street
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 1BG
0808 278 7866
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 3000
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE9 6SX
0191 482 0000