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Have you experienced an injury in Hackney that was not your fault? Perhaps you were the victim of a workplace accident? Maybe you slipped on an unmarked wet floor? Whatever the scenario may be, if the incident occurred through someone else’s error or negligence you will be entitled to compensation and can phone 0800 073 8804 for advice. In this guide, we will reveal everything you need to know about making a compensation claim and finding the best Hackney personal injury solicitors or lawyers that cover this area to help you do so.

Hackney personal injury solicitors

Hackney personal injury solicitors

Legal Expert’s Research Into Personal Injury Claims Against Hackney Council

Personal injury compensation cost Hackney Council £271,093 last year, new data from Legal Expert has found. From April 2022 to April 2023, there were a total of 100 personal injury claims made against the Council.

The local authority was found to be the sixth most impacted council in the Greater London area in terms of personal injury payouts, placing it behind the likes of Camden Council and Merton Council.

Whilst the majority of claims were caused as a result of highway defects, other leading causes included:

  • Housing – 24
  • Highways Defect – 59
  • Hazardous Substances – 1
  • Slip/Trip/Fall – 12
  • Manual Handling – 1
  • Supervision/Management – 2
  • Working Practice – 1

Local authorities such as Hackney Council have a duty of care to ensure that employees and visitors are safe so far as it’s reasonably possible to do so when using their highways, premises and spaces. A breach of this duty of care may be classed as council negligence.

If you would like to hire an experienced personal injury solicitor, speak to our advisors at any time to arrange a free consultation.

How our specialist compensation claim team could help you

There are a number of different reasons why you should make a compensation claim if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault. This includes the fact that you will get money to help you through the recovery process and peace of mind. Furthermore, loss of income is covered, as are any expenses. With that being said, you need a panel of solicitors to help you secure the maximum possible payout. This is where Legal Expert comes in. We have years of experience helping people that have been injured or diagnosed with certain illnesses. We work hard to ensure they get the optimal compensation level available so they can recover as quickly as possible.

Qualifying to make a personal injury claim

Knowing whether to proceed with a compensation claim can be a much more difficult decision than it appears on the surface. Needless to say, if you have been injured and are eligible for compensation you will want to make sure you get the money you deserve. So, are you eligible to make a compensation claim?

Who caused the incident?

First and foremost, you need to decipher who is at fault for the accident. In order to be eligible for compensation you must prove that someone else is responsible for your suffering. For example, if you have been diagnosed with repetitive strain injury, you need to show that your employer is at fault. Perhaps he or she did not allow you to take breaks when you asked or maybe they didn’t educate you about the risk of RSI. You certainly cannot be entirely to blame for your injuries. After all, you cannot make a claim against yourself.

Did you see a doctor?

It is vital to see a doctor if you want to be awarded compensation. The medical report is the most vital piece of evidence when it comes to making a claim. The report will document the injuries you have suffered, as well as the recommended course of treatment. This is crucial when determining how much compensation you will be entitled to.

When did the accident happen?

Last but not least, the incident must have occurred within the past three years. This is the time limit on all personal injury cases. You have three years from the date of the accident and court proceedings must be issued within this time frame. The only exceptions are those whereby the injury has occurred over time, such as industrial diseases, or injuries that happened when you were a minor.

How to get the best solicitor for your compensation claim

In this section, we will explore what you need to look for when you are hiring Hackney personal injury solicitors or lawyers elsewhere that cover this area to work on your case. After all, this individual is going to have your chance of getting compensation in their hands, and so it is vital to choose with care. Here are some tips on finding the best personal injury lawyer.

Go for an experienced solicitor – A lot of people can be tempted to use the services of a solicitor that is just starting off because they often offer lower rates. However, you will end up losing more money if the solicitor fails to win your personal injury case. Instead, you should look for a solicitor that has a considerable degree in the industry and has worked on cases similar to yours time and time before.

Choose a No Win, No Fee agreement – Aside from experience, another crucial piece of advice on hiring a solicitor is to choose someone that is happy to work to a No Win, No Fee payment agreement. This means that you will only have to pay legal fees if your case is a success, which minimises the monetary risk of making a claim by a considerable degree. It also ensures that you benefit from a much better service too because the solicitor is going to be impacted by the outcome of your case.

Read reviews – Last but not least, you should read reviews that have been left by previous customers to see what they have had to say about the solicitor in question. This is the best way to get a truthful understanding regarding the standard of quality you are likely to experience. If a solicitor has a bad reputation, let’s say they are impossible to get in touch with, then you should be able to pick up on this quite easy, as you can rest assured an abundance of unhappy customers will have taken to the web to express their dissatisfaction.

Rated & reviewed solicitors

In the former section, we touched upon the importance of reading personal injury solicitor reviews and finding a solicitor that has a good reputation. However, once you have checked over these reviews, there really is no substitute for phoning the solicitor in question first to speak about your case. It is also worth pointing out that the disparity in the level of insurance premiums and success fees charged by legal firms working on a No Win, No Fee basis often surprises clients. This is why you need to make an effort to choose with care.

Claimants can use solicitors from across the country

A lot of people assume that they are going to need to use a Hackney personal injury solicitors if they are to make a successful claim. However, this could not be further from the truth. You can use the services of a legal professional based anywhere in the UK, as cases are handled via email and telephone. This means you can select someone based on his or her level of experience and success rate, rather than simply picking the nearest personal injury lawyer in your area.

Accident and injury compensation claims our team handle

We have the experience and the know-how to launch a claim on your behalf no matter what sort of accident you have been involved in. Below, we will take a look at some of the most common personal injury claims we work on. If you cannot find your injury or accident type in the table below, do not panic, as this is a mere snapshot of some of the cases we work on.

Industrial disease claims

We have lots of experience when it comes to industrial disease claims. One of the standout features of these cases is the fact that people tend to be claiming against employers they worked for many years ago. This leads a lot of people to assume that they do not have the basis for a personal injury claim, but you do! So long as you have been diagnosed within the past three years, you don’t have anything to worry about.

Industrial deafness is one of the most common claims in this category. From farms to nightclubs, there are many loud working environments. If you have been diagnosed with hearing problems and your employer has failed to take the necessary steps to prevent this from happening you will be able to claim.

Clinical & medical negligence claims

Next we have clinical and medical negligence claims. This happens when someone suffers an illness, injury, or an existing illness has gotten worse because of the medical care (or lack of it) they experienced. This can occurs when hospitals are not clean enough, incorrect diagnoses are made, and hospital staff do not act quickly enough. Call us for medical negligence advice. We have helped many people to secure payouts for medical malpractice and clinical negligence cases.

Hackney accident at work claims

If you had suffered the misfortune of an accident at work then you are likely to be entitled to some form of compensation. After all, businesses by law have to ensure that their staff and general members of the public are safe when they are in the workplace environment. There are rules and regulations imposed which make companies aware of their duty to provide a safe workplace environment. For example, if you have tripped over a hidden step and there was no adequate notice of it, then this is by no means your fault, and you are entitled to claim.

Accident at work statistics for Hackney

According to statistics provided by authorities there were lots of different workplace accidents in the area.

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Hackney Local Authority Accidents at Work 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14
Not defined 21 14 20
Electricity 2 1 1
Machinery 2 4 3
Fire 1 0 1
Substances (Harmful) 2 3 2
Height Fall 31 16 21
Animal 2 1 0
Carrying/Lifting 71 44 39
Attack 17 16 20
Slip/trip 88 52 40
Striking against 11 4 2
Vehicle strike 5 2 3
Object strike 35 11 16
Trapped 1 0 0

Slip & fall injury claims

Slips, trips and falls are undoubtedly one of the most common reasons for requiring a personal injury solicitor. From unmarked wet floors to broken pavements, these types of incidents can occur for a whole host of reasons.

Serious & severe injury claims

We can also help you to make a claim if you have been involved in any type of serious accident that was not your fault. This could be anything from an injury caused by a ride on a theme park to a severe illness caused due to a hospital blood mix-up! No matter what has happened, if your injuries have been so severe your life will never be the same, we will work tirelessly to ensure you get the payout you deserve.

Hackney road accident and car crash claims

There are many different road traffic incidents that can lead to an individual needing the services of road traffic accident claims solicitors in the area. The following is a mere handful of examples…

  • Car crash claim
  • Motorbike accidents
  • Hit and runs
  • Accidents involving uninsured drivers
  • Pedestrian incidents
  • Passenger injuries

Have you been involved in a road traffic accident? Unfortunately, such incidents are not uncommon, and they occur in many different ways. Perhaps you were the driver of a vehicle that got hit by another car? Maybe you were the passenger of the guilty vehicle? Perhaps you were walking down the street when a motor vehicle knocked into you? The scenarios all vary. Nonetheless, when it comes to making a compensation claim you simply need to be able to prove that someone else is at fault for your suffering. You need to prove that they acted negligently or made an error and that this resulted in the road traffic incident. If you can do this, then you should definitely think about using the services of accident lawyers.

People seriously injured or killed in car and other vehicle accidents in Hackney

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2011/ 12 2012/ 13 2013 / 14
Other 7 3 1
Car 10 10 5
Motorcycle 26 15 18
Bike 56 20 15
Pedestrian 48 35 21

No win no fee specialist solicitors

One of the most important things you need to do is decide how you are going to go about making your claim. No Win, No Fee claims are definitely the recommended route to go down instead of looking for a traditional solicitor. There are many reasons why this is the case, as you will discover below…

Financial Risk Eliminated – First and foremost, one of the main reasons for making No Win, No Fee claims is because financial risk is eliminated. A lot of people do not want to make a claim because they are worried about the financial implications if their case does not prove to be successful. However, you don’t have to worry about this if you go down the No Win, No Fee route.

Improved Service – A No Win, No Fee compensation specialist will definitely provide you with a much better level of service. After all, they are going to be impacted by the outcome of your case. This means they will only take on your claim if they believe you have a good chance of getting compensation, and thus you can be certain they will not waste your time.

Stress and Worry Eliminated – Last but not least, the two points that have just been stated work together to ensure the claim process is as stress free as possible. After all, an accident is stressful enough without having to worry about all the legalities.

When you take the points that have been mentioned into account it is not hard to see why No Win, No Fee claims are preferred to the more traditional service. All personal injury compensation specialist solicitors provided by Legal Expert work to the Conditional Fee agreement. Give us a call today to discover what we can do for you!

How we can help you make a 100% no win no fee claim

Is No Win, No Fee really free? Unfortunately, there are quite a few legal firms that claim to be No Win, No Fee, yet when they lose a case, they still implement charges. This is something you will never experience at Legal Expert. When we say No Win, No Fee, we mean it!

Where to learn more about personal injury claims

Whether you are ready to start you claim now or are simply looking for more information, Legal Expert can help. Making the right decision depends on receiving the correct information. We have plenty of useful guides on our website to help you out. Or, why not give us a call?

Contact our advisors today

Once you have chosen to get underway, you can start the claim for compensation by using the LegaExpert.co.uk contact form here. If you would like to discuss your options with a personal injury solicitor before making a decision, request a callback or call us on 0800 073 8804.

But, why choose our service? We are a company with an extensive amount of experience. We have successfully helped thousands and thousands of personal injury victims to get the compensation they deserve. Our reputation speaks for itself. All you need to do is read the reviews on our website and you will get an insight into the high level of service we provide.

One of the main reasons why we are the best choice for anyone that wants to make an accident claim is because the entire team work on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can also be confident that we will only take on your case if we think there is a strong chance of it being a success. We won’t waste your time. All you have to do is call our legal helpline and one of our experienced No Win, No Fee personal injury solicitors will point you in the right direction. So, why not give us a call?

Helpful contacts & services in Hackney

If you have been involved in an accident in the area, we hope you have found this guide useful while looking for more information. However, if you need to get in touch with the local police or hospital, for example, or you need more details, the links below should help.

Local Police Station

17-19 Shacklewell Ln,

London

E8 2DA

Tel – Non emergencies 101

Web: www.met.police.uk/a/your-area/met/bexley/bexleyheath/

Local Crown Court

Norwich Place
Bexleyheath
DA6 7ND

Web: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/bexley-magistrates-court-and-family-court

Local Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road,Woolwich

London

SE18 4QH

Tel: 0208 836 6000

Web: www.bexleyccg.nhs.uk/Your-Services/Hospitals.htm

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