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Every solicitor has a unique set of skills and experience. We match your injury claim with the solicitor best suited to your needs.
Find out why specialist legal representation improves the chance your claim is accepted, and helps to secure the best compensation settlement for your injuries.
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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
For the past 10 years, our network of personal injury solicitors has been dedicated to helping injury victims in Pontefract and across the UK understand their legal options and secure the compensation they need for their recovery.
Get the facts about making a claim in Pontefract
Pontefract road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Pontefract are reasonably common. Department of Transport data shows there were 648 road accidents in Wakefield in 2021, including 467 slight accidents, 172 accidents and 9 fatalities. Accidents in the Pontefract region in 2013 included crashes on the single carriageway of the A639 and M62 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A639 and A645 crossroads.
All road users, including cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, owe a duty of care to all other 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 no win, no fee claim for compensation.
Regardless of whether you were hurt in a car collision, or you were involved in a motorcycle accident, we can assist. our expert guide explains what you need to do to start a road accident claim.
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Work injury claims in Pontefract
There were 2 fatalities and 449 other work accidents in Wakefield in 2021.
Have you suffered an injury at work and your employer was liable? If so you may be able to claim compensation through your employer's liability insurance.
Whether you suffered an injury when working as a scaffolder or a vet, our work accident claim guide explains your rights and to make a successful work accident claim.
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How common are Pontefract work accidents?
| Work accidents in Wakefield (HSE) | 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 injury claims in Pontefract
An occupier (owner or operator) of premises has a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether your accident happened in a nightclub or in a car park, you could be entitled to make an injury claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Medical negligence claims in Pontefract
Medical negligence (clinical negligence) is the term for when a person is injured as the result of the carelessness of a doctor, nurse or other health worker. Our specialist panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from a clinic or NHS trust covering Pontefract.
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Pontefract support services
Unsure about starting a claim? Services for Pontefract claimants are here to offer support and help you understand your choices.
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