The most common accident claims - is yours on the list?

From accidents at work and road traffic accidents to cases of medical negligence at the hands of the NHS - we have extensive experience and expertise of them all. 

But which claims are the most common? Find out, and see if your accident or claim is one of them, below.

With the amount of vehicles there are on UK roads, and the amount of accidents involving them, it will perhaps come as no surprise that road traffic accident claims are one of the most common types that we deal with. 

No matter the severity of a road traffic accident, they can have a big impact on those involved - especially anyone who wasn't at fault. Even ‘minor' bumps can cause an injury or mental trauma that's difficult to deal with. 

That's why many people choose to make a claim for such accidents, and why we have so much experience in helping those who are involved in a road traffic accident that wasn't their fault get the compensation they deserve and help get their lives back on track. 

Road Traffic Accident Claims include claims for accidents such as car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and even e-scooter accidents. We also handle claims for car accidents which tragically lead to the loss of life. 

We like to think that our working environment is a safe place to be, but unfortunately accidents at work - and accident claims made as a result of them - are more common than you might think. 

Employers and companies have a duty of care to their employees, and must conform to health and safety rules to ensure this duty of care is adhered to. When they fail in their duty, or someone acts negligently, accidents can occur; accidents that, in some situations and environments, can lead to - sometimes life changing - injuries. 

We regularly help claim compensation for people who've suffered as a result of an accident at work that wasn't their fault, including serious industrial accidents and farm accidents involving heavy machinery; more common manual handling accidents; and even accidents in offices, where hazards are becoming more prevalent. 

Accidents can, and often do, happen when you least expect them. Some of the most unexpected accidents are accidents in public, ones which occur when you're happily going about your day-to-day life and suddenly everything changes. 

You could be simply walking down the street or wandering through the park; doing your shopping; or enjoying some time on holiday and in one moment a slip, trip or fall could - through no fault of your own - cause you serious injury and trauma. 

And while an accident can only take a moment, the injuries suffered and the effects such an accident can have on you could last for a considerable time. This is why so many people make accidents in public claims, to help them recover from the incident and how it affected their lives. 

When we require care from healthcare professionals, such as the NHS, we expect to be taken care of. In most situations, this is the case. 

However, on occasion, an incorrect action, a failure to act or a medical mistake can mean that a hospital, surgery or other medical practice fails in their duty of care to you. Such instances of medical negligence can lead to patient injury, making an existing condition worse, or life-changing consequences in the worst cases. This is why medical negligence claims exist. 

Medical negligence claims are quite common; for example there were 15,674 compensation claims against the NHS settled in 2020/21 alone. These claims included GP and hospital negligence claims, claims for clinical negligence, birth injury compensation claims and health issue claims. 

The types of accidents and incidents people claim for have a variety of injuries and trauma associated with them, some of which - much like the accidents themselves - are more common than others. 

While every personal injury is different, because each person and the accident they're involved in is different, as a guide we categorise injuries from head to toe. Such injuries include: 

• Head and brain injury
• Neck injury
• Back injury claims
• Upper body injury claims
• Lower body injury claims

If your injury doesn't fall into these categories, or you've suffered another type of trauma, be assured that it's likely we'll have experience in dealing with a similar case to yours.

If you still have any questions or queries about making a personal injury claim with National Accident Helpline, you can find out more information - quickly and easily - across our website, with our Making a Claim page the perfect place to start. 

Alternatively, our friendly, helpful advisors will be pleased to help you - perhaps give us a call on now, or request a call back here. 

When you're ready to begin your claim, and let us help you get your life back on track, we'll be ready to listen to your story and do what we can to get you the compensation you deserve. 

Again, our advisors are on hand to help - simply give us a call on or request a call back here. Or, if you prefer, you can begin your claim journey online now.

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