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Every solicitor has a unique set of skills and experience. From our network of solicitors, we'll find the solicitor with the right expertise for your case.
Discover why expertise in your type of injury claim will improve the likelihood that your claim is accepted, and will help ensure you get the compensation you need.
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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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Use our injury calculator to find out:
- If you qualify to claim
- How much you can claim
- Other losses you can claim for
Understanding the claims process
For more than a decade, Quittance has helped injured individuals in Westhoughton and across the UK explore their legal rights and options, and find the best legal support to claim the compensation they deserve.
Learn more about claims in Westhoughton
Road accident claims in Westhoughton
Accidents on Westhoughton's roads are quite common. Department of Transport data reveals there were 427 road accidents in Bolton in 2021, including 336 slight accidents, 83 accidents and 8 fatal accidents.
We can help people injured in road accidents that have occurred in Westhoughton and throughout England and Wales. You may be able to claim compensation if you were injured as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian and another road user was liable.
Regardless of whether you have suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a car accident, our useful guide sets out how to make a road accident claim.
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Work accident claims in Westhoughton
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 211 non-fatal and 0 fatal work-related accidents in Bolton. 146 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
You may be entitled to claim work accident compensation if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
Employers and site operators owe a duty of care to their staff, to visitors and contractors. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a personal trainer or a shop worker, our work accident claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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Work accident compensation claims
How common are work accidents in Westhoughton?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Bolton | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 13% |
| Electrical injury | 0% |
| Machinery related | 5% |
| Explosives related | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. scars) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. benzene) | 1% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 0% |
| Lifting | 24% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip or trip | 29% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 11% |
| Trapped underneath something | 0% |
Public place injury claims in Westhoughton
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 hurt on council property or at an airport, and the owner or occupier of the property was responsible, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Clinical negligence claims in Westhoughton
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) describes when someone suffers injury or illness as the result of a GP, nurse or other medical professional's lack of care. Our expert solicitor panel can help you make a claim against a clinic or NHS trust covering Westhoughton.
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Case Studies
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Advice and information near you
Considering your options? These local organisations can offer advice and information, helping you decide what steps to take next.