Car Accident Claims Scotland

What Is A Car Accident Claim In Scotland?

Getting compensation for injuries you’ve suffered in a car accident in Scotland is easy with our car accident claims specialists. We have years of experience in demonstrating who was to blame for your car accident and making sure that you get the full compensation you are entitled to. Insurance companies will often make extremely low offer for personal injury compensation following a car accident, hoping that you won’t know how much you are entitled to. Working with our expert team can help you to get the full compensation you deserve.

Common Car Accident Claims In Scotland

At Free Legal Justice, we know that a car accident can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to deal with the pain and suffering from your injuries, but you may find yourself in financial hardship, if you have to take time off from work to recover, or if you have to pay out for additional treatments or help.

You might wonder whether it is worth making a car accident compensation claim, worrying that it might just be adding another source of stress while you are still struggling to deal with the consequences of your car accident. Our personal injury claims solicitors are highly experienced in helping people just like you to get the justice you deserve. We aim to take all of the worry out of your car accident claim.

If you would like more information about making a no win no fee car accident compensation claim, call us or claim online now. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can even arrange a free call-back service or a home visit if you prefer.

Personal Injury Compensation Claims For Your Car Accident In Scotland

Our personal injury specialists work tirelessly to take almost all of the stress out of your car accident compensation claim. The process of making your claim starts with a single call. Our team of expert solicitors are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Whether you prefer to call us or to apply online and have us call you back for free at a time of your choosing, we are here to help. If you prefer a face to face conversation, we also offer a free home visit to discuss your car accident compensation claim.

Our highly trained teams of personal injury solicitors take the time to listen to what has happened to you and ensure that we fully understand the details of your accident or injury. Over the course of a short conversation, we will ask about the circumstances surrounding your car accident (including who you believe was to blame), the exact nature of your injuries and also the ways in which has impacted your life. This means that we can give you accurate, personalised advice from personal injury solicitors.

Our personal injury specialists are also able to handle all of the admin and paperwork involved in making your car accident compensation claim. All legal action can require a significant amount of paperwork, including letters and forms that must be submitted within strict deadlines. Once we are employed as your solicitors, we are able to complete almost all of this. We are also able to offer free home visits, to help you complete any of the paperwork that we can’t fill out on your behalf.

Making a car accident compensation claim doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. All you need to do is call our personal injury solicitors today and get the help you need to obtain the compensation you deserve.

How Much Compensation Can I Receive For My Car Accident In Scotland?

The amount of compensation you are likely to receive for your car accident might seem like an easy question to answer, but all compensation payments are specific to your personal situation, so the only way to get an accurate assessment is to discuss your car accident with our highly-trained legal professionals. There are some common aspects across all compensation claims, however.

Compensation claims for all accidents and injuries, including car accidents, are in two main parts. The first is to compensate you for the pain and suffering that you have experienced. The guideline amounts for these are ranges set by the Judicial College, and are set nationally and reviewed regularly. These guideline ranges for any particular injury can be very broad, which allows them to take into account the individual nature of your specific car accident case. Our years of experience helping people just like you with their car accident compensation claim allows us to give you the best possible estimate of where in this range your injury is likely to fall.

The second, and often much larger, part of your compensation claim is to compensate you for any costs, expenses or losses associated with your car accident. The aim of compensation is to give you as close as possible to the same situation as you would have ad if your car accident had not occurred. This means that you are able to claim for any loss of earnings if you are unable to work as a result of your car accident, or even for the loss of the earnings you would have been likely to receive if your injuries mean that you are unable to return to your previous work. You may also be entitled to claim for additional medical support, the help of a carer if this has become necessary and even some modifications to your home or vehicle if they are necessary to allow you to resume the life you had previously.

Expert help from our dedicated team of personal injury claims solicitors means that you can be sure that you are claim for all of the expenses you are entitled to. This means that you will have the financial support you need to get your life back on track as quickly as possible.

Will My Car Accident In Scotland Compensation Claim Take Long?

Each car accident compensation claim is unique, and it is not possible to give an exact answer as to how long each one will take. We realise that it is important to you that your claim is finished as quickly as possible, to ensure that you can put your car accident behind you with the financial support you need.

Cases that are resolved quickly tend to take only a few weeks or months. Cases that are resolved quickly are usually very straightforward, where the other person accepts liability and where they are also keen to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Claims for less serious injuries also tend to be resolved more quickly, as the payments are smaller and it is less worth the effort of insurance companies fighting over every penny.

If your case is more complicated, for example if the other person refuses to accept that they were to blame or if there are multiple people who were all partially to blame for what happened, it might take much longer for you to get the compensation you deserve. Cases that have to go to court can last significantly longer than those that do not.

Can I Get No Win No Fee Help With My Car Accident In Scotland Claim?

We offer our services on a no win no fee basis to almost all of our clients, as we don’t believe that anyone should have to put themselves at financial risk or make large, up-front payments in order to access the legal they need to get the compensation they deserve.

A no win no fee agreement means that we are able to act as your solicitors without you having to pay any fees until you receive compensation. As the name suggests, if we are not able to get you the compensation you deserve, you won’t have to pay anything. This takes the risk out of making a car accident claim and ensures that justice is available to everyone. With a no win no fee agreement, our fees are set as a percentage of your compensation payment, meaning that you always know exactly how much you will receive before accepting an offer of a compensation settlement, and also ensuring that you will always receive the lion’s share of the payment.

There are a very few circumstances under which it is not possible for us to offer a no win no fee agreement. If your car accident comes into this category, we will let you know as soon as possible and will discuss alternative funding options with you.

If you are considering making a car accident compensation claim, don’t hesitate. Our expert team are waiting to take your call. Call us or claim online and let our expert team of car accident claims solicitors help you with your claim.

If I Lose My Compensation Claim, Will I Have To Pay For My Car Accident In Scotland?

The important thing about making a no win no fee compensation claim for your car accident is that it must never put you more at risk. We will never ask you for any money if we are unable to win you the compensation you deserve. This guarantee ensures that you are able to seek justice for your accident or injury without worrying about how you will pay for it if we lose. You will never be left out of pocket as a result of trying to get the compensation you are entitled to.

Is There A Time Limit Before I Have To Make A Car Accident In Scotland Compensation Claim?

It is important that you make your car accident compensation claim as soon as you can after your accident. All claims should be made within 2 years of the incident that caused your injury, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you are approaching this point, it is important that you talk with our personal injury solicitors today. They will be able to advise you on how best to proceed.

In some cases, it can be important to wait a little time after the accident or injury before making the claim, as long as you stay within the two-year time limit. This is useful when the injuries you have sustained have not fully healed and where there is a chance that they could take longer to heal or be more serious than you realized. Taking advice from our personal injury specialists is not the same as starting a claim however. If you have suffered an accident or injury, contact as soon as possible to discuss your options and have the best chance of making the best possible case.

The Process Of Making A Car Accident Compensation Claim In Scotland

Making a car accident compensation claim for your accident or injury follows a relatively simple, straightforward process.

The first thing to do before starting your car accident compensation claim is to make sure that you have arranged the legal support and advice that you will need. To discuss your claim and your options, call us or claim online. Working with our team of dedicated personal injury claims solicitors gives you the best possible chance of getting the compensation payment you deserve.

As your personal injury claims solicitors, we will send a letter to the person to blame for your car accident, explaining that you are making a personal injury compensation claim and that you believe that they were to blame. We will give them a deadline by which they must either accept liability (this means accepting that they were to blame) or tell us why they were not to blame.

If your employer does not accept that they are to blame for your accident, we will set about proving this. We might request evidence from you, if you have any available, and we may also seek out other forms of evidence ourselves, such as taking photographs or seeking expert testimony. Accidents at work almost always result in the employer admitting liability.

Once the other party has accepted that they are liable and that they will need to pay compensation following your accident, we then need to begin negotiations to decide the exact amount of compensation that is fair. Although we conduct the negotiations on your behalf, you are always in control. We will inform you of every single offer that is made, even if we recommend that you reject it. We will give you our honest, unbiased advice, based on our years of experience, as to whether you should accept or reject any specific offer, but we will always support your decision. If you reject an offer, we will explain to the other side why, and the reasons that we believe you deserve a higher amount.

Almost all of the personal injury compensation claims we deal with are resolved without needing to go to court. This is because most people are willing to accept liability, once they have been presented with the relevant evidence. It is also usually possible to agree on a compensation amount that seems fair to both sides. If these things are not possible, however, you may need to go to court and ask a judge to decide. In the unlikely event that you are in this position, don’t worry. We will support you throughout, and help you to get the compensation you deserve.

How To Start Your Car Accident Compensation Claim In Scotland

Our expert team of personal injury claims solicitors have years of experience helping people who have been through a car accident, just like you. Although the idea of making a car accident compensation claim might seem daunting, our car accident specialists are here to help.

When you are ready to begin making your car accident compensation claim, or if you would like to discuss it further before making the first step, you can call us or claim online and take advantage of our free call back service at a time that is convenient for you. Our dedicated team of experienced personal injury claims solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to make sure that you have access to the help you need.

We want to make sure that we fully understand your car accident compensation claim. During our conversation, we will listen to the details of what has happened to you, including the full extent of your injuries, the ways in which these injuries have impacted your life and all of the circumstances surrounding the event itself, especially anything that demonstrates who was to blame. This allows us to give you an accurate estimate as to how much compensation you can expect, as well as how likely it is that we can win your case.

How Do I Know Whether I Am Entitled To Compensation After My Car Accident In Scotland?

Following a car accident, many people are left unsure as to whether they are entitled to make a compensation claim. There are a few simple requirements for making a car accident compensation claim, but they are very straightforward and most people will find that they do qualify.

You are only able to make a compensation claim for things that you have actually suffered. You are only able to make a car accident compensation claim if you have experienced a car accident, not if you suffered a near miss. Similarly, you are only able to make a claim for the damage you have actually sustained, not the damage that you could have suffered, or for injuries that you narrowly avoided.

The second thing that is required for you to make a compensation claim is that there must be someone else who was at fault in your car accident. They do not have to have caused it directly, but they must have been in some way responsible for keeping you safe. If your accident or injury occurred at work, this can be very easy to demonstrate, as your employer has a legal obligation t consider your health and safety and to take all appropriate steps to protect you.

It is also necessary that the other person could reasonably be expected to have anticipated what happened to you. This is not the same as saying that they must have seen it coming or that they knew that this would happen to you. Just that they must have been able to predict it, if they had put sufficient effort into thinking about health and safety matters.

The last part of the requirements for making a car accident compensation claim is whether the other party took sufficient action to help improve the situation. Even if they did put some measures in place to improve the health and safety situation, you are still able to make a claim if these were not sufficient.

If you have suffered a car accident and believe that you fit these criteria, or if you are unsure and would like to discuss it further, call us or claim online today to arrange your free, no obligation consultation.

What Should You Do Following A Car Accident In Scotland?

If you have suffered a car accident, the most important thing is always to make sure that you get the medical treatment you need. Once you know that you are safe and being taken care of, there are a few things that can help to get you the compensation you deserve.

The first thing anyone who has experienced a car accident should do, once they are safe, is to make a written record of what has happened. This should include any details that you can remember. The more detailed your account is, the better it will be as evidence. You should try to include details, even if they seem irrelevant, as they may help you remember more later.

It can also be valuable to make sure that you have the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed your car accident. Having witnesses to back up your account of what happened is strong evidence, and the more witnesses we are able to contact, the stronger your case will be. You may wish to ask them to write down everything that they remember of the circumstances surrounding your car accident, but we are happy to deal with this for you if you prefer.

Photographs or videos of the place where your car accident happened can also be very helpful, especially if you are able to highlight anything that made the area unsafe and made your car accident more likely. Obviously, it is essential that you are careful when trying to obtain pictures and that you don’t put yourself at risk to get them.

The most important thing that you can do to help with a future car accident compensation claim, however, is to call us or claim online today. This will allow you to get the expert help you need to make your car accident compensation claim as stress free and straightforward as possible.

How Can Personal Injury Solicitors Help Me With My Car Accident Compensation Claim In Scotland?

We are able to take almost all of the stress out of your car accident claim. The process of making your car accident claim starts with a single call. Our team are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Whether you prefer to call us or to apply online and have us call you back for free at a time of your choosing, we are here to help. If you prefer a face to face conversation, we also offer a free home visit to discuss your car accident claim.

During this short conversation, our dedicated team of personal injury claims specialists will make sure that we understand the full details of your car accident. This allows us to provide you with the best possible advice. We will need to understand the circumstances surrounding your car accident, the full extent of your injuries and the ways in which it has impacted your life. This will allow us to give you personalised guidance as to the likelihood of your car accident claim being successful and also how much compensation you can expect.

Our team work hard to ensure that you don’t have to deal with lots of time-consuming paperwork. When we are acting as your no win no fee claims solicitors, we are able to complete the vast majority of the paperwork ourselves on your behalf. For the few items that will require your direct signature, we can arrange home visits to help you complete the paperwork, if that would be of assistance for you.

If you have suffered a car accident and are considering making a claim, call us today and find out just how easy it can be.

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