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For more than a decade, Quittance has helped injured individuals in Portishead and across the UK explore their legal rights and options, and find the best legal support to claim the compensation they deserve.
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Portishead road accident claims
Accidents on Portishead's roads are relatively common. Government data indicates there were 294 road accidents in North Somerset in 2021; 245 slight accidents, 47 accidents and 2 fatalities.
We can help people injured in road accidents that have occurred in Portishead 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 sustained an injury in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a crash, our expert team can help. our useful guide explains how to claim road accident compensation.
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Work accident claims in Portishead
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 136 non-fatal and 1 fatal work-related accidents in North Somerset. 85 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation for your injuries and any losses or expenses.
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 shop worker or a caterer, our guide to work accident claims covers everything you need to know about making a successful claim.
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How common are work accidents in Portishead?
| Work accidents in North Somerset (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Known | 12% |
| Electricity related | 0% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. TCE) | 1% |
| Fall from height (scaffolding) | 7% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Lifting | 25% |
| Physical assault | 4% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 28% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 13% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
Public place accidents claims in Portishead
There is a legal duty on the owners (occupiers) of premises to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you were hurt at an amusement park or in a restaurant, and someone else caused the accident, you may be entitled to claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Clinical negligence claims in Portishead
When someone suffers injury or illness as the result of a GP, nurse or other medical professional's carelessness, it may be possible to claim compensation for medical negligence. Our expert solicitor panel can help you make a claim against a private clinic or NHS trust covering Portishead.
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Useful local resources
Unsure about starting a claim? We've listed some local resources for Portishead claimants to help you explore your options and get the advice you need.
Citizens Advice North Somerset
Unit 3 The Sovereign
Weston Super Mare
North Somerset
BS23 1HL
0808 278 7973
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NU
0117 923 0000