Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault?
Our personal injury experts are here to help, so you can focus on your recovery.
Whether you were injured due to a careless driver, employer or anyone else, you may be eligible to claim compensation.
We have helped injured people in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire and throughout the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
How were you injured?
The injury claims process varies according to how your injury happened.
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Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
It should be possible to make a compensation claim if you were injured or made ill:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. In reality, various other factors can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, including the context of your injury, whether a minor was injured or whether liability can be proved.
It costs nothing to find out if you can claim. Speak to an injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Claim Checker.
Can a child claim injury compensation?
As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can instruct a solicitor to start a compensation claim on behalf of the child. Whether you were hurt on a playground, on a school trip, or in any other situation, you can begin an injury claim at any time until you are 21 years old.
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Child injury compensation claims
How much compensation can I claim for an injury?
The amount of money you could claim for your injury will depend on:
- the extent of your injury, and
- any financial losses or costs you have incurred.
At the start of your claim, your solicitor will consider the many ways your injury has affected your life. Your solicitor will take all of these effects into account to calculate the correct compensation award for you.
General damages
General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA).
Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages
Special damages are for financial losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.
What can I claim for after an injury? (see list)
Examples of special damages (losses you can claim for) include:
- Lost earnings (including future earnings)
- Medical treatment costs
- Physiotherapy
- Travel costs
- Costs of care
- Costs of adapting your home or car
Calculate my injury compensation
Calculating how much compensation you can claim for an injury can be complicated.
Our injury compensation calculator tells you if you may have a claim, how much compensation you could claim, and what you can claim for.
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Heckmondwike road accident claims
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Heckmondwike are reasonably common. Government data indicates there were 859 road accidents in Kirklees in 2021 (651 slight accidents, 200 accidents and 8 fatalities). Accidents in the Heckmondwike area in 2013 included collisions on the single carriageway of the A638 and A62 crossroads and on the dual carriageway of the A652 and A62 crossroads.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Heckmondwike, 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 sustained an injury in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a crash, our team are here. Our useful guide explains how to make a road accident injury claim.
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Work injury claims in Heckmondwike
In Kirklees, there were 199 non-fatal work accidents and 0.6 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
| Work accidents in Kirklees (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Known | 11% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 7% |
| Explosion related (e.g. gas) | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. radiation poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height (scaffolding) | 7% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 26% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 22% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by falling object | 11% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 1% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim 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 gardener or a shop worker, our guide to work accident claims shows you how to make a successful claim.
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Medical negligence claims in Heckmondwike
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a person is injured or becomes ill due to the lack of care of a registrar, nurse 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 Heckmondwike.
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Occupiers liability accident claims in Heckmondwike
A compensation claim for an injury on property or land that is accessible to the general public is called a public liability claim.
Whether you have been injured at an airport or at a public swimming pool, and a third party was responsible, 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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Serious injury compensation claims
Compensation claims for injuries considered to be serious (catastrophic) typically include serious burns, complex fractures and head trauma.
If your life, or the life of a family member, has been affected by a serious injury, we can help.
Our panel of catastrophic injury lawyers will help coordinate with medical professionals and insurance providers to ensure you get the care and financial support you need.
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Catastrophic injury compensation claims
Will I need to go into a solicitor's office?
Personal injury claims are conducted remotely. This means you won't have to travel to your solicitor's office when making a claim.
Before you start your claim, you can speak to a trained injury claims advisor about your options.
Once you do start your claim, a specialist solicitor will take you through each step. Your lawyer will be with you throughout the process, from your initial questions to the day you recieve your compensation.
No win, no fee injury compensation claims
With no win, no fee, you can claim injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
How we can help you
Your solicitor will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you, and the highly-experienced panel of solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims in Heckmondwike and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many injury claimants in Heckmondwike?
We assist 100's of injured claimants in Heckmondwike and West Yorkshire every year.
Your solicitor will fight hard to win your case and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured in a road accident or in a public park.
Do you work on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?
Our no win, no fee service means that 100% of your legal fees are covered if your case is not successful. With nothing to pay up front, the success fee is only payable if you win your case.
Heckmondwike injury solicitor reviews
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely.
Online reviews and word of mouth will help you to choose the best injury lawyer for your needs.
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Personal injury lawyer reviews
Can I claim for someone else?
Yes. It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.
If, for example, an injured person is either too young or vulnerable, too injured or otherwise unable to claim on their own behalf, their litigation friend can handle the claim process for them.
The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the personal injury solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.
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Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.
Can I claim if I was partly to blame?
Even if you feel you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be able to claim compensation.
You may also still be able to claim if something you did (or failed to do) meant your injuries were more serious than they might have otherwise been (e.g. you were knocked off your bike, but you weren't wearing a helmet).
If you were partly to blame, this is known as contributory negligence. Successful claims are often made on the basis of contributory negligence, although compensation may be reduced.
Read more:
Claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.
How long will my claim take?
The time needed to resolve a compensation claim and pay out compensation can vary considerably.
For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can sometimes take years.
Injury claims can also take longer if it is not clear who is responsible for your injury, or if liability is denied by the defendant.
This table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
|
Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
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Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
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Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
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Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
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Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
|
CICA claims (criminal assault) |
12 to 18 months** |
**Official Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Government agency and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) figures.
Read more about how long personal injury claims take.
Will I have to go to court?
The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.
Only a very small percentage (approx. 2%) of personal injury claims go to court - typically only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved.
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Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?
Can I get an early (interim) compensation payment?
If you suffer financial hardship as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim an interim compensation payment.
An interim payment is a partial settlement of your claim which is paid out to you before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.
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Can I get interim compensation payments?
Author:
Jonathan Speight, Senior litigator
About the author
Jonathan has over 30 years' experience in the personal injury sector and has been awarded the rank of Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).