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Road accident claims in Wednesbury
Official 2021 data recorded 797 road accidents in Sandwell. 696 slight accidents, 99 accidents and 2 fatalities occurred on Sandwell's roads in 2021. Incidents in Wednesbury in 2013 included crashes on the A4196 and A461 roundabout and on the dual carriageway of the A4038 and A4444 junction.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Wednesbury, 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 suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a crash, our expert guide sets out how to start a road accident claim.
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Work injury claims in Wednesbury
In 2021, there were 338 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in Sandwell, based on official records.
Have you have had an accident at work and your employer or another member of staff was negligent? 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 care home worker, our work injury claim guide shows you how best to make a successful work accident claim.
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How common are work accidents in Wednesbury?
| HSE-reported Sandwell work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 12% |
| Electricity related | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 7% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. toluene) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 7% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 21% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 23% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 3% |
| Hit by falling object | 16% |
| Trapped underneath something | 0% |
Public place accident claims in Wednesbury
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 when travelling by train or in a playground, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Medical negligence claims in Wednesbury
Clinical (or medical) negligence describes when a person suffers injury or illness due to a doctor or other health worker's carelessness. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Wednesbury.
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Useful Wednesbury resources
Are you still considering your next steps? Services for Wednesbury claimants are here to offer support and help you understand your choices.
Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall (Wednesbury)
Wednesbury Library
Walsall Street
Wednesbury
WS10 9EH
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
PO Box 2374
Oldbury West Midlands
B69 3DE
0845 352 2266
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B18 7QH
0121 553 1831