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What Are The Most Common Personal Injury Claims?
There are many different types of personal injury cases, the most common examples are :
Road Traffic Accidents
Accidents at work
Accidents in public places
At Corries all personal injury cases are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning that if you do not win you do not pay anything.
1. Road traffic accidents
Common examples of RTA’s include:
● Rear-end collisions
● Collisions at junctions or roundabouts
● Lane-changing collisions
● Collisions caused by overtaking
● Excessive speed
● Reversing
● Failing to indicate
● Collisions caused by uninsured drivers
● Drunk driving accidents
● Hit-and-run accidents
Injuries sustained in an RTA vary from minor bruising and sprains to broken bones and organ damage, to even death in high-impact collisions.
2. Accidents at work
Employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health and safety of their staff. Common causes of the accident at work claims include:
● Slips, trips and falls – caused by wet or uneven floors, loose cables, or faulty equipment.
● Falling or tripping
● Insufficient training
● Defective equipment/machinery
● Lifting injuries
● Dangerous working practices
● Failure to provide appropriate protective equipment.
3. Accidents in public
Public liability claims are accidents that take place on public places like shops and supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and pubs, car parks and leisure facilities. Businesses and property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. Common causes of accidents in public include:
● Falls on floors due to spillages.
● Failure to display prominent hazard signs.
● Uneven flooring leading to trips and falls
● Falling objects
How many personal injury claims go to court?
Some people are put off from making a claim out of the fear that they may have to go to court. It is important to note that Corries settles 99% of cases, without the need to go to court.
How do I make an injury compensation claim?
Corries Solicitors injury claims on a No Win, no fee basis, meaning that you do not pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. Our friendly experts are here to help you through the claims process. For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors on 01904 527430 or contact us online.
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Helping the people of York and surrounding areas for over 25 years.
Over £300 Million Recovered In Compensation
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Gloria Langton, Thirsk.
“I don’t think I could have coped without you and your professionalism especially on the day of the final inquest which was particularly harrowing for me. Your kindness and patience towards my father, whilst he was ill, was also very much appreciated. I have and will continue to recommend you to friends, colleagues and family for your services."
£11,240 - Road Accident Claim
Mr Cawthon, Copmanthorpe.
“I thank you most sincerely for all the effort you put in on my behalf. I hope your employers are proud of the fact you work so efficiently and to such high standards.”
£19,000 - Pension Claim
Ms Meakin
“I am very happy that this claim is now finally settled and thank you so much for the service you provided. It was exemplary. And you have been most patient with my numerous phone calls.”
£130,000 - Asbestos Claim
June Abbott, York.
“Thank you for handling Peters claim and getting settlement.”
£19,000 - Work Accident Claim
Kevin Ashton, Huntington.
“Thank you for the cheque for £19,000 in settlement of my claim. Fingers crossed there will not be any further accidents; however I would like to thank you for the professional manner in which you dealt with my accident claim. The most important part of a solicitor's job is communication and I must thank you for the way you kept me updated on what was going on.”
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Ian Lawson.
“Just to update you. The cheque has arrived. Many thanks for all the hard work you put in to bring things to a positive conclusion. It was refreshingly straight forward and easy to work with you during a challenging time for us all. Thanks for your empathy, help and support.”
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Sue & Roy.
"I have to say the service provided by you was excellent, being able to keep in contact and have that professional support is not something we often see and from my experience not a service provided by all solicitors. The last 12 months have been difficult but having your support has made the journey easier. Please pass on our thanks to Howard."
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Lori & James.
"Thanks to you and your staff for all your work and time you have given our case. Thank you for your service and I would recommend your company to anyone who asked."
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Graeme.
"Thanks again for all your efforts and I am sure you will realise from my reaction how happy my family are with this fantastic outcome. Your service has been fantastic from start to finish"
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