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Ossett road accident claims
Road accidents in Ossett are reasonably common. Official 2021 data recorded 648 road accidents in Wakefield (467 slight accidents, 172 accidents and 9 fatalities). Incidents in the Ossett region in 2013 included collisions on the A638 and M1 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A653 and B6128 crossroads.
We can help people injured in road accidents that have occurred in Ossett and throughout England and Wales. You may be able to claim compensation if you were injured as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian and another road user was liable.
Whether you were a passenger in a car accident, or were injured in a cycling accident, we are here to help. Our guide to road accident compensation sets out everything you need to know about the compensation process.
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Work accident claims in Ossett
Per 100,000 workers, there were 329 non-fatal work accidents and 1.3 fatalities in Wakefield in 2021.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
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 security guard or a temp worker, our work accident claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful no win, no fee claim.
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How common are work accidents in Ossett?
| HSE-reported Wakefield work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 11% |
| Electricity related | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 4% |
| Explosion related | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PCB - polychlorinated biphenyls) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 7% |
| Animal related | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 30% |
| Physical assault | 4% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 26% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 8% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Public place accidents claims in Ossett
Occupiers' liability refers to the legal duty of care owed by property owners to anyone who visits their property.
Whether your accident occurred on a public footpath or on public transport, you may be entitled to claim.
If you've been injured in a public place, we can help you.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Clinical negligence claims in Ossett
Clinical (or medical) negligence describes when someone sustains an injury or illness due to the lack of care of a doctor, nurse or other health worker. Our expert solicitor panel can help you make a claim against a clinic or NHS trust responsible for Ossett, including Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire).
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Ossett support services
Unsure about starting a claim? These local organisations can offer guidance on your rights, help with complaints, and provide independent advice for claimants in Ossett.
Wakefield Citizens Advice
Ground Floor
27 King Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2SR
0808 812 7134
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Trust Headquarters
Trust Headquarters and Education Centre
Pinderfields Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
WF1 4DG
01924 541000