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Road accident claims in York
Department of Transport data reveals there were 346 road accidents in York in 2021, including 283 slight accidents, 59 accidents and 4 fatal accidents. Incidents in the York area in 2013 included traffic collisions on the one way street of the A1036 and A19 other junction and on the single carriageway of the B1227 and A1036 junction.
If you have been injured on York'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
Regardless of whether you sustained an injury as a pedestrian, or have been hurt in a car accident, our expert guide explains how to start a road accident claim.
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York work injury claims
In 2021, there were 138 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in York.
If you have been injured as a result of your employer's actions, you may be legally entitled to make a claim.
By law, all employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a mechanic or a motorcycle courier, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how to start a successful no win, no fee claim.
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How common are York work accidents?
| HSE-reported work accidents in York | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | 15% |
| Electric shock | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 4% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chemical and bacterial poisoning) | 2% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 1% |
| Manual handling | 22% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 29% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by object | 8% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
York public place injury claims
There is a legal duty on the owners (occupiers) of premises to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you were injured when travelling by train or in a car park, and a third party caused your accident, you could be able to start an injury claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place, we can help.
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Public place accident compensation claims
York medical negligence claims
When a patient suffers an injury or illness due to a consultant or other health professional's carelessness, it may be possible to make a clinical negligence claim. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against a clinic or NHS trust covering York, including York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (The York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire).
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Advice and information near you
Considering your options? These local organisations can offer guidance on your rights, help with complaints, and provide independent advice for claimants in York.