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Get the facts about making a claim in Portsmouth
Portsmouth road accident claims
Department of Transport data shows there were 481 road accidents in Portsmouth in 2021, including 330 slight accidents, 150 accidents and 1 fatalities. Accidents in Portsmouth in 2013 included car crashes on the single carriageway of the A2030 and A2047 roundabout and on the A288 and B2154 roundabout.
If you have been injured on Portsmouth's roads, or anywhere in the UK, you may be entitled to claim compensation. An injury claim may be possible if you were injured:
- As driver or passenger
- On a motorbike or bicycle
- As a pedestrian
- On public transport
Whether you were injured as a pedestrian, or have been hurt in a car accident, this road accident compensation guide explains everything you need to know about the claims process.
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Road accident compensation claims
Portsmouth work injury claims
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 142 non-fatal and 0 fatal work-related accidents in Portsmouth. 100 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
If you were injured at work in the last three years, you may be able to claim compensation.
By law, all employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a police officer or a cleaner, our work accident claim guide explains what you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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How common are work accidents in Portsmouth?
| Portsmouth work accidents (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 14% |
| Electrical injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 1% |
| Explosives related | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. radiation poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height (scaffolding) | 11% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Lifting | 27% |
| Physical attack | 4% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 26% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 3% |
| Hit by falling object | 10% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
Portsmouth public place injury claims
An individual or company that owns or occupies a property has a legal duty of care to the people who visit it.
Whether you were injured on public transport or at a leisure centre, and someone else was at fault, you could be able to 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
Portsmouth medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence describes when someone sustains an injury or illness due to a registrar, nurse or other health worker's carelessness. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against a clinic or NHS trust covering Portsmouth, including Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (Trust Headquarters, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire).
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Help and support for injured claimants in Portsmouth
Need more information before speaking to a personal injury solicitor? These local organisations can offer guidance on your rights, help with complaints, and provide independent advice for claimants in Portsmouth.
Citizens Advice Portsmouth
Ark Royal House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2GF
023 9400 6600
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
023 9228 6000