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Road accident claims in Rochester
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Rochester are quite common. Government data reveals there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021 (3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities). Incidents in the Rochester region in 2013 included road traffic collisions on the single carriageway of the A228 and A2 junction and on the single carriageway of the B2000 and A289 junction.
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.
Whether you were injured in a hit-and-run, or were a passenger in a car accident, our guide to road accident compensation claims sets out everything you need to know about making a claim.
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Work injury claims in Rochester
Official HSE statistics show that there were 2 fatal and 1091 non-fatal work accidents in Kent in 2021 (776 led to 7+ days off work).
If you have suffered an injury as a result of your employer's actions or negligence, you may be legally entitled to make a claim.
Whether you suffered an injury when working as a carpenter or a motorcycle courier, our guide to work accident claims explains what you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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How common are Rochester work accidents?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Kent | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not specified | 11% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Exposure to toxic substance | 0% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 22% |
| Physical attack | 9% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 32% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 9% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Public place injury claims in Rochester
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 an office or in a car park, and another party was to blame, you could be entitled to make an injury claim.
If you've been injured in a public place, we can help you.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Medical negligence claims in Rochester
Medical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional's carelessness. Our specialist panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from a clinic or NHS trust responsible for Rochester, including Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, Kent).
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