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injury claim in Whitehaven
Not all solicitors are the same. We'll match your injury claim with a solicitor who specialises in cases like yours.
Find out why an experienced solicitor with the right expertise can improve your chances of a successful outcome and maximise your compensation.
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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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- If you qualify to claim
- How much you can claim
- Other losses you can claim for
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Quittance has helped claimants in Whitehaven and across the UK understand their rights after an accident or injury.
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Whitehaven road accident claims
Official gov.uk data shows there were 987 road accidents in Cumbria in 2021 (732 slight accidents, 231 accidents and 24 fatal accidents). Incidents in Whitehaven in 2013 included collisions on the single carriageway of the A5094 and A5095 junction and on the single carriageway of the A5094 and A595 junction.
You can claim compensation if you were injured as a driver or passenger and another road user was liable. You can also claim compensation if you were injured as a motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.
Whether you were hurt in a collision on a roundabout, or were involved as a pedestrian, our team can help. Our useful guide explains what you need to do to make a road accident compensation claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Whitehaven work injury claims
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 446 non-fatal and 4 fatal work-related accidents in Cumbria. 310 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
If you have been injured as a result of your employer's negligence, you have the right to make a claim.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a vehicle technician or a school teacher, our guide to work accident claims sets out everything you need to know about making a successful claim.
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How common are Whitehaven work accidents?
| HSE-reported work accidents in Cumbria | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 12% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. mercury poisoning) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 4% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 18% |
| Physical assault | 9% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 36% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 4% |
| Hit by object | 9% |
Whitehaven public place accident claims
An individual or company that owns or occupies a property has a legal duty of care to the people who visit it.
Whether you have been injured on land maintained by the local authority or on a station platform, you could be able to claim compensation.
If you've been in an accident in a public area, our panel of personal injury solicitors can help you.
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Whitehaven medical negligence claims
Medical negligence describes when someone suffers injury or illness due to a doctor or other health worker's lack of care. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Whitehaven, including Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Voreda, Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria).
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Case Studies
£ 12,000
Army serviceman awarded damages in Whitehaven
Compensation settlement agreed for fractured wrist
£ 6,000
University Hospital of Morecambe Bay negligence claim
Damages for unnecessary procedure to repair a fractured humerus
£ 120,000
Biker fractures clavicle in collision with a car
£120,000 secured by Rakhi Chauhan for a biker with head injuries
Useful local resources
Are you still considering your next steps? These local services can provide advice and answer any questions you might have.
Copeland (Whitehaven) Citizens Advice
Phoenix House
3-5 Jacktrees Road
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5BD
01946 693321
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
01228 602 000