Thousands of accidents occur in Great Britain every day. Thankfully, most accidents cause no injury or an injury that’s minor at most. However, there are accidents that can result in moderate or severe injuries, accidents which can be life-changing for the victim and his/hers family. Such accidents are widely claimed for, because not only can they result in serious emotional and physical injury, but they can also cause extreme financial hardships.
Here’s a run-down of the 5 most common accidents people claim for:
- Road traffic accidents
This type of accident can cause minor, moderate and severe injuries or even death. The higher the speed, the worse the injuries in most cases. This accident is common because our roads are becoming increasingly busy without the modification to match. Potholes, poor road signage and driver negligence are the main causes. Such an accident can cause emotional and physical injury along with heavy financial losses. UK Claim Lawyers find that most claims are for whiplash injuries; the number one injury in road traffic accidents.
- Slips, trips and falls
You might think that these injuries most commonly occur because human beings are inherently clumsy. While our clumsiness is a fact, negligence is in fact the root cause of such accidents. For example, a council may not correctly sign or otherwise warn somebody about a higher than average kerb on a busy high street – this could cause a serious injury. Or, an electrical wire may not be properly packed away in the workplace. Either can be prevented.
- Accidents in the workplace
Accidents in the workplace is a general term; an accident in the workplace can in fact be any number of accidents, such as an electrical accident, gas accident, machinery accident or a slip on a wet surface plus much more. Some people are wary of making a claim under the circumstances, out of fear of reprisals from their place of work. It is in fact illegal to be punished for making a claim – so you should feel empowered to proceed if you wish to.
- Industrial accidents
This is a term used to describe claims in the event of chemical injuries, asbestos injuries, repetitive strain injuries, deafness injuries, blindness injuries plus much more. Your claim may fall into this accident category whether you were a member of the public or a worker. If you have fallen victim to such an accident, get in touch with an injury solicitor today.
- Medical negligence accidents
Most often, these occur in the NHS. But they also occur in dentists and private hospitals and health clinics. The most common claim in such a case is infection, which is more often than not due to medical negligence. Medical practitioners have a duty of care towards their patients, so if you have incurred an injury from any treatment, you may be eligible to claim for compensation. Discuss your case with a solicitor to discover your eligibility.
