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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.
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- If you qualify to claim
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Understanding the claims process
Over the past decade, we've been committed to helping injury victims Plymouth and across the UK gain clarity on their legal options and get the right legal support.
Learn about the claims process in Plymouth
Road accident claims in Plymouth
Accidents on Plymouth's roads are reasonably common. Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 488 road accidents in Plymouth. There were 425 slight accidents, 58 accidents and 5 fatal accidents in 2021. Accidents in the Plymouth area in 2013 included road traffic collisions on the dual carriageway of the A374 and B3250 crossroads and on the slip road of the A386 and B3396 crossroads.
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.
whether you were hurt in a car crash on a roundabout, or have suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, this guide to road accident compensation explains everything you need to know about starting a claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Plymouth work injury claims
In Plymouth, there were 217 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, according to official Government data.
You may be able to make an accident at work claim if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a site labourer or an HGV driver, 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 Plymouth?
| Work accidents in Plymouth (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 12% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Exposure to harmful substance | 0% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related | 0% |
| Manual handling | 25% |
| Physical assault | 3% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 33% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Hit by vehicle | 0% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 1% |
Plymouth public place injury claims
Owners and operators of privately-owned land or property are known as 'occupiers'. Occupiers have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether your accident occurred in a nightclub or in a playground, you could be able to claim.
If you've been in an accident in a public area, our panel of personal injury solicitors can help you.
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Plymouth medical negligence claims
When a person suffers injury or illness due to the carelessness of a GP or other medical professional, it may be possible to claim compensation for medical negligence. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Plymouth, including University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon).
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Rakhi Chauhan wins £75,000 for claimant with multiple injuries
Helpful local resources
Unsure about starting a claim? Services for Plymouth claimants are here to offer support and help you understand your choices.
Plymouth Citizens Advice
3rd Floor Cobourg House
32 Mayflower Street
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 1QX
0808 278 7910
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
01752 202082