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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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Understanding the claims process
Over the past decade, we've been committed to helping injury victims Workington and across the UK gain clarity on their legal options and get the right legal support.
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Road accident claims in Workington
Road accidents in Workington are quite common. Government data indicates there were 987 road accidents in Cumbria in 2021; 732 slight accidents, 231 accidents and 24 fatalities. Accidents in the Workington area in 2013 included traffic collisions on the A596 and A597 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A596 and A66 other junction.
If you have been injured on Workington's roads, or anywhere in the UK, you may be entitled to claim compensation. An injury claim may be possible if you were injured:
- As driver or passenger
- On a motorbike or bicycle
- As a pedestrian
- On public transport
Whether you have suffered an injury in a motorbike accident, or have been hurt in a crash, we can assist. Our useful guide explains how to start a road accident injury claim.
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Road accident compensation claims
Workington work injury claims
In Cumbria, there were 218 non-fatal work accidents and 1.61 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
By law, all employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a roofer or a police officer, our guide to work accident claims explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful compensation claim.
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How common are work accidents in Workington?
Work accidents in Cumbria (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
---|---|
Undetermined | 8% |
Electrocution | 0% |
Machinery related | 4% |
Fire related (e.g. scars) | 0% |
Harmful substance exposure (e.g. dioxins) | 2% |
Fall from height (ladder) | 9% |
Lifting | 22% |
Physical assault | 5% |
Slip, trip or fall | 31% |
Struck against | 3% |
Hit by vehicle | 0% |
Hit by object | 14% |
Crushed by something collapsing | 3% |
Workington public place accident claims
UK law imposes a duty of care on property owners and operators (occupiers) to ensure that their property is safe for anyone visiting the premises.
Whether you have been injured at a public swimming pool or in a hotel, you could be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and any financial losses.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
Workington medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) is the term for when a patient sustains an injury or illness as the result of the carelessness of a doctor, nurse or other health worker. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against a private clinic or NHS trust covering Workington, including Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Voreda, Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria).
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Help and support for injured claimants in Workington
Unsure about starting a claim? Various local resources offer free advice and information to guide your next steps.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
01228 602 000