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Road accident claims in Heywood
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Heywood are reasonably common. Government data indicates there were 281 road accidents in Rochdale in 2021 (224 slight accidents, 53 accidents and 4 fatalities). Accidents in the Heywood region in 2013 included collisions on the slip road of the M62 and A6046 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A6045 and A6046 junction.
Drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians all owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have been injured as a result of the actions or negligence of another road user, you may be able to start a claim for compensation.
Regardless of whether you were hurt in a car accident, or were injured as a pedestrian, our specialist team can help. This guide explains how to start a road accident injury claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Heywood work injury claims
Per 100,000 workers, there were 288 non-fatal work accidents and 1.34 fatalities in Rochdale in 2021.
If you were injured at work in the last three years and it wasn't your fault, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether you were injured or became ill working as a personal trainer or an electrician, our work accident claim guide explains what you need to know about making a successful no win, no fee claim.
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How common are Heywood work accidents?
Work accidents in Rochdale (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
---|---|
Undefined | 12% |
Electric shock | 0% |
Machinery related injury | 3% |
Explosion related (e.g. gas) | 0% |
Exposed to fire | 0% |
Harmful substance exposure (e.g. dioxins) | 0% |
Fall from height | 5% |
Animal related | 0% |
Manual handling | 24% |
Physical assault | 4% |
Slip, trip or fall | 31% |
Struck against | 2% |
Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
Hit by object | 14% |
Trapped by something collapsing | 1% |
Heywood public place accident claims
Owners and operators (occupiers) of publicly accessible premises have a duty of care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether you were injured in an office or on land maintained by the local authority, and someone else was at fault, you could be able to claim compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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Heywood medical negligence claims
Medical negligence describes when a person is injured or becomes ill due to a consultant or other health professional's carelessness. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you claim compensation from any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Heywood, including Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Cobbett House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester).
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Heywood support services
Unsure about starting a claim? Various local resources offer free advice and information to guide your next steps.
Citizens Advice SORT Group (Rochdale)
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL16 1XU
0808 278 7803
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Number One Riverside
Smith St
Rochdale OL16 1XU
44 1706 647474
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Mayo Building
Salford Royal
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
0161 789 7373