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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.
If you win your claim, your solicitor will receive a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
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Quittance has helped claimants in Somerset and across the UK understand their rights after an accident or injury.
Learn about the claims process in Somerset
Somerset road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Somerset are relatively common. Government data indicates there were 967 road accidents in Somerset in 2021 (782 slight accidents, 164 accidents and 21 fatalities).
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Somerset, or anywhere in England or Wales, you may be entitled to claim compensation. A compensation claim could be possible if you were injured as a:
- Driver or passenger in a car
- Rider or pillion on a motorbike
- Lorry, HGV or van driver or passenger
- Public transport user (bus or taxi)
- Cyclist or e-scooter rider
- Pedestrian
Whether you were hurt in a collision, or were injured riding a bike, we can help. our expert guide explains what you need to do to start a road accident claim.
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Work injury claims in Somerset
There were 2 fatalities and 549 other work accidents in Somerset in 2021.
Have you suffered an injury at work and your employer was responsible? If so you may be able to claim compensation through your employer's liability insurance.
By law, employers and site operators owe a duty of care to their staff, to visitors and contractors. Whether you sustained an injury when working as an engineer or a site labourer, our work accident claim guide explains what you need to know about making a successful no win, no fee claim.
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How common are Somerset work accidents?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Somerset | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 14% |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 6% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. welding rods) | 1% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 6% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 3% |
| Lifting | 34% |
| Physical attack | 1% |
| Slip or trip | 22% |
| Struck against | 1% |
| Hit by vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 9% |
| Trapped underneath something | 1% |
Public place injury claims in Somerset
UK law states that owners (occupiers) of premises are liable for the safety and welfare of all visitors.
Whether your accident occurred on a pavement or on public transport, you could be entitled to make an injury 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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Medical negligence claims in Somerset
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient sustains an injury or illness due to the carelessness of a doctor or other health worker. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Somerset.
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Local support and resources in Somerset
Not ready to speak to a solicitor? Services for Somerset claimants are here to offer support and help you understand your choices.
Citizens Advice Somerset
Citizens Advice Somerset
St. Mary's House
Magdalene Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1SB
0808 278 7842
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
2nd Floor
Mallard Court
Express Park
Bristol Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4RN
01278 432 000