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Every solicitor has a unique set of skills and experience. We'll match your injury claim with a solicitor who specialises in cases like yours.
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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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- If you qualify to claim
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- Other losses you can claim for
Understanding the claims process
For more than a decade, Quittance has helped injured individuals in Newcastle upon Tyne and across the UK explore their legal rights and options, and find the best legal support to claim the compensation they deserve.
Get detailed information on claims in Newcastle upon Tyne
Road accident claims in Newcastle upon Tyne
Vehicle accidents in Newcastle upon Tyne are quite common. Government data indicates there were 539 road accidents in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2021 (447 slight accidents, 89 accidents and 3 fatalities). Incidents in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area in 2013 included car crashes on the unknown of the A167 and A184 junction and on the dual carriageway of the A186 and A189 crossroads.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 were hurt in a car collision, our guide explains how to make a road accident compensation claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Newcastle upon Tyne work accident claims
In 2021, there were 215 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in Newcastle upon Tyne.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any losses or expenses.
All employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a forklift driver or a personal trainer, our work accident claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Newcastle upon Tyne?
| Work accidents in Newcastle upon Tyne (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 16% |
| Electric shock | 0% |
| Machinery related | 2% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chromium) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 1% |
| Lifting and carrying | 23% |
| Physical assault | 7% |
| Slip or trip | 25% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Hit by vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 11% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 0% |
Newcastle upon Tyne public place accident 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 were hurt at a public swimming pool or in an office, and someone else caused the accident, you may be able to claim.
If you've been hurt in an accident in a public area, we can help you.
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Newcastle upon Tyne clinical negligence claims
When a patient is injured as the result of the lack of care of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, it may be possible to make a medical negligence claim. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Newcastle upon Tyne, including North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (Bernicia House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle Upon Tyne).
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FAQs
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Case Studies
£ 316,300
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust negligence claim
Settlement agreed after hip injuries during childbirth
£ 1.4 million
Biker injured in collision with an oncoming car
Kevin Walker wins over £1.4m for seriously injured motorcyclist
£ 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 claim yet? We've listed some local resources for Newcastle upon Tyne claimants to help you explore your options and get the advice you need.
Citizens Advice Newcastle
4th Floor
City Library
Charles Avison Building
33 New Bridge Street West
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8AX
0808 278 7823
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Freeman Hospital
Freeman Road
High Heaton
Newcastle NE7 7DN
0191 233 6161