First Personal Injury, Wakefield

To assess your claim, contact us on 0333 358 2345 or online.

Wakefield is a city located in West Yorkshire, specifically on the River Calder. Wakefield is historically important due to the Battle of Wakefield, the last battle of the Wars of the Roses, taking place nearby. However, if you have been injured while in the city, you may wish to claim compensation.

Medical Negligence Cases

Medical negligence can occur in many different scenarios, whether you are unnecessarily injured during a procedure or if you are harmed due to poor medical advice. Many people think that medical negligence only refers to malpractice that causes a physical injury.

However, if you have been harmed in a more gradual way due to careless medical advice, you could still claim. No matter what type of medical negligence you have experienced, you could be able to claim compensation. To find out how much compensation you may be able to claim, contact First Personal Injury today.

For further information, please visit our Medical Negligence page.

Accidents at Work

Accidents can happen in any work environment, whether you work in a factory or a retail site. If you have been injured due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be eligible to claim compensation. Your employer should follow the health and safety guidelines that are relevant to your industry to ensure your safety.

If they have failed to do so and you have been injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation in response. Similarly, if another employee’s negligent behaviour caused you to suffer an injury, you could possibly claim.

For more information visit our accidents at work page.

Accidents in Public Places

If you have suffered an injury in a public place due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. For example, if you have been in a supermarket or a café due to falling over a wire or another obstruction that was a safety hazard, you could potentially claim. Staff members and other local authorities like the council have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their customers while they work.

If you would like to find out more about public place accident cases click here.

Accidents on the Road

Road traffic accidents can result in serious injuries which may take months or even years to heal from. If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. The amount of compensation that you can claim will depend upon your specific circumstances, taking into account the severity of your injuries and the impact that they have had upon your life. First Personal Injury can help ensure that you get the compensation you need to financial support your recovery.

We have more information about Road Traffic Accidents available on our website.

How much compensation am I owed?

Compensation is decided on a case by case basis, taking into account the pain and suffering caused by your injuries and the impact that these injuries have had upon your ability to function/your amenity. For example, if you can no longer complete tasks that you normally could, you may be able to be compensated for this loss of ability.

Compensation also takes financial loss into account. If you have experienced a loss of income due to your injuries, then it may be possible to account for this loss of income through compensation. Similarly, if you have had to pay for treatment or other costs associated with your injuries, it may be possible to claim these costs back through compensation.

To calculate how much compensation you could be owed, use our compensation calculator. However, it is important to remember that these figures are just estimates based upon previous cases. The best way to determine how much compensation you are likely to receive in your case is to speak directly to a personal injury solicitor.

How do I make a claim?

At first, you must provide some initial details about your accident in Wakefield – such as the date it occurred and where it happened. After your initial consultation, our solicitors will assess whether you have a valid case and the amount of compensation that you are likely to be owed.

If you have any documents related to the accident, such as medical transcripts, photographs, witness details or notes, you should keep these safe as they could be used as important pieces of evidence in your case.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered an injury while in Wakefield, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury is available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve.

Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0333 358 2345 or through our online form.