Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault?
If your life has been affected by illness or injury, we are here to help.
If you have been injured and you think it is someone else's fault, you could make a claim for financial compensation.
Every year, we help injured claimants in Wimborne Minster, Dorset and throughout the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
How did your injury occur?
Depending on how your injury happened, the compensation claims process will vary. A specialist solicitor will guide you through the stages of making a claim.
Please select how you were injured to find out more:
Will I be able to make a claim?
You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or 'date of knowledge') happened:
- in the last three years (limitation) and
- was caused by another party (causation) and
- that party owed you a duty of care (liability).
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. In practice, a number of factors can impact whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or if there is an uninsured driver involved.
It costs nothing to find out if you have a claim. Speak to a personal injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Personal Injury Claim Checker.
Do I have longer to claim if injured as a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'. If you suffered an injury as a child, you have until you turn 21 years old to claim compensation.
Read more:
Child injury compensation claims
How much compensation can I claim for an injury?
The amount of money you could claim for your injury will depend on:
- the extent of your injury, and
- any financial losses or costs you have incurred.
At the start of your claim, your solicitor will consider the many ways your injury has affected your life. Your solicitor will take all of these effects into account to calculate the correct compensation award for you.
General damages
General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA).
Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages
Special damages are for financial losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.
What can I claim for after an injury? (see list)
Examples of special damages (losses you can claim for) include:
- Lost earnings (including future earnings)
- Medical treatment costs
- Physiotherapy
- Travel costs
- Costs of care
- Costs of adapting your home or car
Calculate my injury compensation
Calculating how much compensation you can claim for an injury can be complicated.
Our injury compensation calculator tells you if you may have a claim, how much compensation you could claim, and what you can claim for.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:

Wimborne Minster road accident claims
Accidents on Wimborne Minster's roads are quite common. Department of Transport data reveals there were 897 road accidents in Dorset in 2021, including 633 slight accidents, 245 accidents and 19 fatal accidents. Incidents in Wimborne Minster in 2013 included road traffic collisions on the A31 and B3073 roundabout and on the A31 and B3078 roundabout.
If you've been injured by another road user's actions or negligence, we can help you get the support and financial compensation you need for your recovery.
Whether you were involved in a motorcycle accident, or were hurt in a collision with another vehicle, our team can help. This guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Work injury claims in Wimborne Minster
In 2021, there were 297 non-fatal work accidents and 2 fatalities in Dorset.
HSE-reported Dorset work accidents | Reported Injuries |
---|---|
Undefined | 19% |
Electric shock | 0% |
Machinery related injury | 2% |
Exposed to fire | 0% |
Harmful substance exposure (e.g. soil contamination) | 1% |
Fall from height | 8% |
Injured by an animal | 0% |
Lifting and handling injuries | 25% |
Physical assault | 3% |
Slip, trip or fall | 29% |
Struck against | 2% |
Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
Struck by object | 9% |
Trapped underneath something | 1% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation for your injuries and any other losses or expenses.
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. Whether you were injured or made ill when working as a motorcycle courier or a scaffolder, our work accident claim guide explains your rights and to make a successful work accident claim.
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Medical negligence claims in Wimborne Minster
Clinical negligence is the term for when a patient sustains an injury or illness due to the carelessness of a doctor or other medical professional. If you have been the victim of clinical negligence, our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Wimborne Minster, including Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset).
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Public place injury claims in Wimborne Minster
An individual or company that owns or occupies a property has a legal duty of care to the people who visit it.
Whether your accident occurred in a shopping centre or in a public park, and someone else was responsible, you could be entitled to claim.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Claims for particularly serious injuries might include serious burns, complex fractures and head trauma, but could also include other illnesses and injuries such as loss of sight, cancer and back injuries.
We know how important a successful serious injury claim will be. Compensation will help to reduce the financial burden, and your specialist catastrophic injury solicitor will also liaise with insurers and care professionals, so you can focus on your recovery.
Read more:
Serious and catastrophic injury compensation
Will I have to visit my solicitor's office?
If you are planning to start a claim, you do not need to go to a solicitor's office.
You can begin with a free phone consultation with a legally-trained advisor. Your advisor will set out your options for compensation, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Once you do start your claim, a specialist solicitor will take you through each step. Your lawyer will be with you throughout the process, from your initial questions to the day you recieve your compensation.
No win, no fee injury compensation claims
With no win, no fee, you can claim injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
How we can help you
Your solicitor will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you, and the highly-experienced panel of solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims in Wimborne Minster and cross the UK.


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FAQs
Has Quittance helped many claimants in Wimborne Minster?
Whether you live in Wimborne Minster, Dorset or elsewhere, we can help you to make no win, no fee injury claim.
Whether your injury occurred at your workplace or in a public park our team will make sure your claim is handled by a specialist injury solicitor.
Can I get 100% No Win, No Fee?
If your claim is not successful, our No Win, No Fee policy covers 100% of your legal fees. This takes the financial risk out of making a claim.
Wimborne Minster solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, but service levels vary considerably.
Online reviews and recommendations from friends and family will make it easier choose the best injury lawyer for your needs.
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Personal injury lawyer reviews
Can I claim for someone else?
Yes. It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.
If, for example, an injured person is either too young or vulnerable, too injured or otherwise unable to claim on their own behalf, their litigation friend can handle the claim process for them.
The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the personal injury solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.
Read more:
Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.
Can I claim if I was partly to blame?
Even if you feel you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be able to claim compensation.
You may also still be able to claim if something you did (or failed to do) meant your injuries were more serious than they might have otherwise been (e.g. you were knocked off your bike, but you weren't wearing a helmet).
If you were partly to blame, this is known as contributory negligence. Successful claims are often made on the basis of contributory negligence, although compensation may be reduced.
Read more:
Claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.
How long will my claim take?
The time needed to resolve a compensation claim and pay out compensation can vary considerably.
For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can sometimes take years.
Injury claims can also take longer if it is not clear who is responsible for your injury, or if liability is denied by the defendant.
This table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:
Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
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Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
CICA claims (criminal assault) |
12 to 18 months** |
**Official Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Government agency and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) figures.
Read more about how long personal injury claims take.
Will I have to go to court?
The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.
Only a very small percentage (approx. 2%) of personal injury claims go to court - typically only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved.
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Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?
Can I get an early (interim) compensation payment?
If you suffer financial hardship as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim an interim compensation payment.
An interim payment is a partial settlement of your claim which is paid out to you before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.
Read more:
Can I get interim compensation payments?

Author:
Jonathan Speight, Senior litigator
About the author
Jonathan has over 30 years' experience in the personal injury sector and has been awarded the rank of Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).