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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 Maidstone and across the UK gain clarity on their legal options and get the right legal support.
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Road accident claims in Maidstone
Road accidents in Maidstone are quite common. Government data indicates there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021; 3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities. Incidents in Maidstone in 2013 included collisions on the dual carriageway of the M20 and A249 roundabout and on the A229 and B2012 roundabout.
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.
Regardless of whether you were involved in a hit-and-run, or were a passenger in a car accident, our specialist team are here. Our expert guide explains what you need to do to make a road accident compensation claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Maidstone work injury claims
Maidstone Health and Safety Executive data for 2021 revealed there were 125 non-fatal and 0 fatal work accidents. The injured worker was required to take 7 or more days off work in 92 cases.
Have you been injured at work and your employer, or another member of staff, was responsible? If so you may be able to claim compensation through their liability insurance.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a doctor or a crane operator, our work injury claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Maidstone?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Maidstone | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 9% |
| Electric shock injury | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 5% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 1% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. perchlorate) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Injured by an animal | 3% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 13% |
| Assault | 12% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 31% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 12% |
| Trapped underneath something | 0% |
Maidstone public place injury claims
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether your accident happened in an office or in a playground, 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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Maidstone medical negligence claims
Medical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill due to the lack of care of a GP, nurse or other medical professional. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Maidstone, including Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (Farm Villa, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent).
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Case Studies
£ 2,150
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust negligence claim
3-year-old compensated for burns caused by negligent tests
£ 75,000
Motorcyclist injured in a collision at a junction
Rakhi Chauhan wins £75,000 for claimant with multiple injuries
£ 120,000
Biker fractures clavicle in collision with a car
£120,000 secured by Rakhi Chauhan for a biker with head injuries
Advice and information near you
Not ready to start a claim? These local organisations can offer guidance on your rights, help with complaints, and provide independent advice for claimants in Maidstone.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
01622 729000