To assess your claim, contact us on 0800 808 9740 or online.

Sunderland is a city that is located at the mouth of the River Wear and in close proximity to Newcastle and Durham. In July each year, the city hosts the Sunderland International Airshow which predominantly takes place at the Roker and Seaburn sea front.

However, you could potentially be injured while in Sunderland. If you have suffered an injury due to being involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation.

First Personal Injury have over twenty years of experience in helping clients based in Sunderland with personal injury cases. Some of the types of cases we deal with include:

Medical Negligence Cases

Medical negligence can occur in many different medical scenarios. For example, your GP could prescribe you the wrong type of drug for your condition or they could misdiagnose you. You could also be harmed during a medical operation or procedure, such as a botched surgery.

If you have suffered harm as a result of medical negligence or malpractice, you may be able to claim compensation. To find out how much compensation you could be owed, speak to First Personal Injury today.

For further information, please visit our Medical Negligence page.

Accidents at Work

Your employer has a duty to protect your safety in the workplace. To do this your employer should uphold the health and safety standards that are relevant to your industry, such as ensuring that the storage facilities in a warehouse are safe to use. If your employer fails to keep you safe in the workplace and you are injured as a result, you may be able to claim compensation.

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Also, if another employee acts negligently which causes you to be injured, you could potentially claim. To find out how much compensation you may be owed, contact First Personal Injury today.

For more information visit our accidents at work page.

Accidents in Public Places

There is the possibility that you could be injured in a public place. For example, you could fall over while walking along the pavement due to tripping on an uneven curb. In this scenario, you may be able to claim against the local authority, like the council, who has jurisdiction over that area. If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Whether your claim is against a business, government authority or another authority, First Personal Injury can represent you.

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

Accidents on the Road

Road traffic accidents can often be very devastating for anyone involved and the families of the people impacted. The injuries that you have sustained could potentially be very serious, leading to a long period of recovery. Many people have to take time off work to recover, which could mean that you experience a loss of income. Similarly, you may have to pay for repairs to your vehicle, which compensation could cover the cost of.

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 Sunderland – 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 Sunderland, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve.

First Personal Injury works with families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury. Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.