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Road accident claims in Hartlepool
Accidents on Hartlepool's roads are quite common. Government data reveals there were 163 road accidents in Hartlepool in 2021 (127 slight accidents, 34 accidents and 2 fatalities). Accidents in the Hartlepool area in 2013 included crashes on the dual carriageway of the A689 and A178 crossroads and on the A179 and B1277 roundabout.
All road users in Hartlepool and across the UK, owe a legal duty of care to each other, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. If someone else was to blame for your injury, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether you have suffered an injury as a pedestrian, or were hurt in a car collision, this guide explains how to claim road accident compensation.
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Work accident claims in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool, there were 60 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records.
If you have sustained an injury due to of your employer's negligence, you have the right to make a claim.
Whether your accident happened while working as a gardener or a temp worker, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how to start a successful work accident claim.
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How common are Hartlepool work accidents?
| Hartlepool work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 13% |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 6% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. lead poisoning) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 14% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 32% |
| Physical assault | 2% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 18% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 0% |
| Struck by object | 13% |
Public place injury claims in Hartlepool
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether you were injured when travelling by train or on council property, you may 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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Clinical negligence claims in Hartlepool
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of the lack of care of a GP or other health worker. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Hartlepool, including County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington).
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