Car accidents are a common occurrence in Scotland. Beyond vehicle damage, they often leave people facing serious injuries, stress and financial loss. At Watermans, our car accident lawyers in Scotland are here to guide you through every step of the claims process.
"1st class Service from Waterman’s and Jonny Richardson who was dealing with my car accident injury claim. Jonny was brilliant and kept me up to date with every step of the way, he was very professional and I would recommend him 100%."
P Wood, Personal Injury Claim
You may be entitled to make a compensation claim
if you’ve been in a car accident within the last three years.
All road users can claim for car crash compensation,
whether you are a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian.
Compensation can cover expenses
such as lost earnings, injuries, medical expenses and car repairs.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward advice throughout the legal process. It should be that simple.
Car Accidents
A car accident claim is a legal process that allows you to seek compensation if you’ve been injured or suffered financial loss in a road accident that wasn’t your fault.
All road users can make an injury claim in Scotland after a road traffic accident occurs. You can get in touch with car claim solicitors whether you are a driver, a passenger, a cyclist or a pedestrian injured by another car, a motorbike or even a horse.
Compensation can cover medical expenses, lost earnings, financial difficulties, and any other expenses incurred due to the road traffic accident.
Common Car Accident Causes & Injuries
Car accidents are a common occurrence on Scottish roads. The most common reasons for road traffic accidents include:
Depending on the severity of the accident, you can experience mild to catastrophic injuries. Some of the most common injuries include:
Making a Claim
We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means that if we don’t win your road traffic accident claim, you don’t have to pay any solicitors’ fees.
Getting an expert car accident solicitor to represent you offers several benefits.
If a car crash solicitor represents you, insurers won’t attempt to under-settle your claim in exchange for dismissing the case without court proceedings.
Another reason is that car accident lawyers are knowledgeable in personal injuries and can understand your unique circumstances. This means you’ll get the best car injury compensation package possible.
How Much Compensation?
The amount of compensation you can claim can vary drastically. This depends on your injuries and how they affect your daily life. Other factors taken into consideration include:
Why Watermans?
At Watermans, we make legal services look and feel effortless so people can move forward in life. Our expert lawyers for car accidents are here to help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Our expert team is committed to simplifying the process of making a personal injury claim.
We’ll help you gain access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure a swift recovery.
Yes. If the person trying to claim is younger than 16 or lacks the mental capacity to do so, someone can claim on their behalf. This could be their parent, spouse, guardian, power of attorney or a close family member who has formal authority to act on their behalf.
If the deceased person has a valid will, the executor of the estate can claim with the help of our expert legal team.
With car crash fatalities, certain family members can claim compensation for:
Contributory negligence is a legal defence strategy where the at-fault driver tries to prove that the injured party was partly liable for the accident.
Contributory negligence may be considered if:
If contributory negligence is proven, your compensation will be reduced to reflect your liability.
A road traffic accident claim in Scotland can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to settle. This time period varies depending on the nature of the accident, the length of your recovery, and several other factors.
You typically have three years from the date of the accident to raise a court action or settle your personal injury claim.
If the person injured was under 16 on the date of the accident, they can claim once they’ve turned 19.
Yes, you can. The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) can assist with car accident compensation claims in these situations.
You can still claim if you don’t have insurance, as it would be made against the other driver’s insurance company. However, your claim will only be successful if the other party is proven to be negligent or they’ve admitted fault, and the insurance company accepts liability.
If the other driver doesn’t admit fault, it will be a lot more difficult to claim compensation after a car accident. It’s important to have as much evidence as possible in this case to support your claim.
Request a callback and let our car accident lawyers in Scotland help with your car accident claim.
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Your claim could be worth...
Claim Worth
The figures quoted are a rough guide to show you the amount you could receive as compensation for your injury. Our solicitors will advise you in more detail about your specific claim.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055
“I enjoy the challenge of putting my clients back in a position they would have been in, had they not been unfortunate to suffer an accident through no fault of their own.”
John Dillon, Head of Dispute Resolution
