Needle Injuries

What is a Needle injury?

A needle injury occurs when you have had a hypodermic needle accidentally penetrate through your skin.

Why are needle injuries a problem?

If you have suffered from a needle injury then there is a risk of infection, such as contracting HIV or Hepatitis B or C which can lead to liver disease. There is also the possibility of tetanus if the needle has been contaminated by soil. It is therefore of the utmost importance that you are tested for any such infection as soon as possible after the accident.

Such serious infections means that waste collectors have been awarded compensation for the worry and anxiety caused after a needle injury, even if the infection was not contracted.

What we will do for you

• We will give you a free initial consultation to establish a precise and clear understanding of your accident claim
• We will investigate the claim on your behalf
• We will support and guide you through the process
• We will keep you informed
• We will arrive, with your approval, at the best possible outcome

What To Do Next

Call our Personal Injury Department on 01908 692769

We are Members of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel and are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.