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Stafford road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Stafford are relatively common. Government data indicates there were 1160 road accidents in Staffordshire in 2021 (961 slight accidents, 175 accidents and 24 fatalities). Accidents in the Stafford region in 2013 included car crashes on the A34 and A518 roundabout and on the A34 and A5187 roundabout.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Stafford, 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 have been hurt in a car accident, or were injured in a motorbike accident, this guide to road accident claims sets out everything you need to know about starting a claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Stafford work accident claims
In Stafford, there were 122 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) records.
If you have sustained an injury at work in the last three years, you might be able to claim compensation.
All employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a paramedic or a scaffolder, our work accident claim guide explains what you need to know about making a successful claim.
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How common are Stafford work accidents?
| Stafford work accidents (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undefined | 13% |
| Electric shock | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 0% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. radiation poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Animal related (e.g. veterinary) | 0% |
| Lifting and carrying | 26% |
| Assault | 10% |
| Slip or trip | 26% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 7% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
Stafford public place accident claims
A compensation claim for an injury on property or land that is accessible to the general public is called a public liability claim.
Whether you were hurt on land maintained by the local authority or in a train station, you may be able to claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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Stafford clinical negligence claims
When someone sustains an injury or illness due to a doctor, nurse or other health worker's carelessness, it may be possible to make a medical negligence claim. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Stafford, including South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Trust Headquarters, St. George's Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire).
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Useful Stafford resources
Are you still considering your next steps? We've listed some local resources for Stafford claimants to help you explore your options and get the advice you need.
Staffordshire South West (Stafford) Citizens Advice
1a and 1b St Mary's Place
Stafford
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 2AR
0808 278 7874
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
01782 715444