Accident Type Spotlight Archive
Welcome to the archives for the 'Accident Type Spotlight' section of this site.
Have a look at the previous spotlights on different ways that injuries are sustained and result in accident claims.
Have a look at the previous spotlights on different ways that injuries are sustained and result in accident claims.
Number 8 - Work Related Illness
Accidents at work can be caused by all sorts of reasons ranging from poor or faulty work equipment, lack of appropriate clothing or mistakes made by other colleagues. Work related illnesses refer to those accidents which happen but in some cases the effects of which may not manifest till sometime in the future. Working in loud environments can cause a long term personal injury to peoples hearing if they don’t wear the correct ear equipment.
Make sure you follow all guidelines and safety precautions to ensure you don’t suffer a bad accident at work.
Number 7 - Criminal Injury
People that suffer an injury due to a violent act are victims and might be able to make a compensation claim for any personal injuries sustained. There are different types of criminal acts that result in injury such as attacks when out about, muggings, a burglary that results in violence and sexual assaults.
Since these are all serious in nature then it’s important to report the incident to the police and also seek medical assistance.
Since these are all serious in nature then it’s important to report the incident to the police and also seek medical assistance.
If you have suffered a personal injury Derby because of a criminal act you can make a no win no fee claim.
Number 6 - Spinal Injury
Some accidents can happen where it causes an injury to a person's spine and when this does happen it is very serious and can have a huge impact on an individual’s way of life, and for their close friends and family. There are many incidents that could cause a spinal injury such as being knocked over, being in a road traffic accident, from work related accident at work to simple slips or trips whilst walking down the road.
If you do suffer an injury you could be able to make a personal injury claim which may also include help for rehabilitation and interim payments.
If you do suffer an injury you could be able to make a personal injury claim which may also include help for rehabilitation and interim payments.
Find our more if you need to make a claim for personal injury Derby due to a spinal injury.
Number 5 - Trips and Slips
A slip, trip or fall can happen anywhere. It could be an accident at work. It could be from walking down the street. Or it could even be from a simple task such as buying milk in a supermarket.
No matter how careful you are you never know when you might accidently trip over a loose flooring or slip on a wet surface that wasn’t clearly marked. These type of accidents can also result in a wide range of serious of personal injury. It might be a minor bump but it can result in broken bones and sometimes a bad trip can be fatal.
No matter how careful you are you never know when you might accidently trip over a loose flooring or slip on a wet surface that wasn’t clearly marked. These type of accidents can also result in a wide range of serious of personal injury. It might be a minor bump but it can result in broken bones and sometimes a bad trip can be fatal.
Find our more if you need to make a claim for personal injury Birmingham due to a trip or slip.
Number 4 - Defective Products
I’m sure at some point in our lives, everyone has had a product or device that developed a fault. In most cases it has been nothing more than an annoyance and maybe a trip to the shop to get an exchange. In some cases though, defective products can lead to people suffering an injury and having to make a personal injury claim.
When a product is bought you expect it to be in safe working order but sometimes things go wrong and they can case personal injuries. If you have been suffered an injury as a direct result of a faulty product, whether it’s a mechanical fault, something breaking or electrical equipment exploding, you could be eligible to pursue a no win no fee compensation claim.
When a product is bought you expect it to be in safe working order but sometimes things go wrong and they can case personal injuries. If you have been suffered an injury as a direct result of a faulty product, whether it’s a mechanical fault, something breaking or electrical equipment exploding, you could be eligible to pursue a no win no fee compensation claim.
More information on accidents caused by defective products.
Number 3 - Accidents at Work
No matter what your profession and what job you do, there will most likely always be different risks that could end up with you suffering an accident at work. It could be working in a dangerous environment, for example on a construction site where you are constantly using heavy machinery or it could even be from simply working in an office environment using a computer all day and suffer back pain from an incorrectly sized chair or a repetitive strain injury. It’s important to reduce these risks but accidents still happen that aren’t your fault.
Different types of accidents at work are trips and slips, traffic accidents, faulty machinery, improper use of equipment, poor training and lifting accidents. These types of accidents all vary in seriousness that could be anything from minor injuries all the way to a personal injury that has life changing altercations.
Different types of accidents at work are trips and slips, traffic accidents, faulty machinery, improper use of equipment, poor training and lifting accidents. These types of accidents all vary in seriousness that could be anything from minor injuries all the way to a personal injury that has life changing altercations.
More information on having an accident at work.
Number Two - Road Accidents
The road can be a dangerous place for anyone; motorists, cyclists, motor bikers and pedestrians. No matter how careful you are there are always other people on the road that aren't and there are many incidents were accidents can occur. It may be from a driver not paying attention talking on a mobile phone and hitting you from the rear or someone driving over the limit and driving dangerously on the Spaghetti Junction resulting in a personal injury claim Birmingham.
Different road accidents include:
Different road accidents include:
- Being hit from behind by another vehicle
- A vehicle hitting the side of your car
- Hit and run accidents
- Cyclists knocked off their bike
- Being knocked off a motorcycle
- Pedestrians being knocked over, either whilst crossing the road or walking on pavement
- Injuries sustained on a bus
As mentioned there are varying degrees in seriousness for road accidents from minor whiplash which someone may recover from in a few weeks to full on personal injuries that have life changing effects on a persons ability to walk.
More information on road accidents.
More information on road accidents.
Number One - Accidents Abroad
When you go on holiday it’s to escape the normality of the standard working week but as with all aspects of life there are still risks involved when travelling abroad. Of course certain holidays have more risks involved than others, for example going on a skiing holiday compared to 2 weeks lying in the sun at a luxury hotel, but no matter the holiday the risks are still there on some level.
As mentioned accidents are more likely to occur on holidays that involve a dangerous activity such as skiing. Simply staying at a hotel includes risks such as:
As mentioned accidents are more likely to occur on holidays that involve a dangerous activity such as skiing. Simply staying at a hotel includes risks such as:
- Tripping on defective flooring in your hotel
- Slipping on liquid in the hotel restaurant
- Electrocution caused by faulty hotel equipment
- Food poisoning
It’s important to remember that even though the accident happens in another country you may still be eligible to pursue accident claims. Make sure to record as many details and information about the incident as possible as it would help with your claim.
More information on accidents abroad.
More information on accidents abroad.