Car accidents are a common occurrence in Scotland and can be a frustrating and upsetting incident for anyone involved. Damage to your car can prevent you from carrying out your daily tasks, and the possibility of sustaining personal injuries is high. At Watermans, our car accident lawyers in Scotland are here to advise you throughout 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
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident within the last three years,
you may be entitled to make a claim for car accident compensation from the responsible party.
All road users can make a claim for car crash compensation as a victim of an accident,
whether you are a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian. Seeking legal advice is the first step of this process.
At Watermans, we are here to take the hassle out of your car accident claim,
with our team of expert personal injury solicitors in Scotland ready to take on your case.
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
Whatever the reason for your car accident and whether you’re the driver or the passenger, you are entitled to make a car accident claim for financial compensation if it wasn’t your fault.
Apart from claiming for the damage to your vehicle, you may also have been hurt in your car accident, in which case you should be claiming for injury compensation.
At Watermans, we employ a team of auto accident injury lawyers who are here to offer you straightforward legal advice.
Suppose you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident within the last three years that wasn’t your fault. If that is the case, you have the right to pursue a car accident compensation claim against the responsible party for lost wages, injuries, and damage to your vehicle.
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.
Anyone involved in a road traffic accident through no fault of their own has a right to fair compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings and 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 your car crash accident, you can experience mild to catastrophic injuries. Here are some of the most common injuries experienced by car crash victims:
Making a Claim
The first step in making a claim is to contact one of our experienced personal injury lawyers in Scotland for a free initial consultation.
As soon as we’ve got the details of your road traffic accident, we will be able to confirm whether you’re entitled to make a personal injury claim. Our specialist car accident solicitors in Scotland will act on your behalf to seek the rightful compensation payment you deserve for injuries sustained or damage to your vehicle.
Plus, we operate on a no-win no-fee basis. This means that if we don’t succeed in winning your road traffic accident claim, you don’t have to pay any solicitors fees.
Getting an expert car accident solicitor to represent you provides several benefits.
Speak to our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers today to start your claim. Our road traffic accident solicitors have years of experience in handling car accident claims in Scotland.
How Much Compensation?
The amount of compensation you’ll be able to claim after a car accident can vary drastically. This is because all accidents are different. There are, of course, several different types of injuries you could potentially sustain.
In certain cases, injuries from car accidents may be relatively minor — although they will still cause pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. Even if you only sustained a minor injury, you are still entitled to claim compensation, though you may not receive as much.
In terms of general damages, you can claim damages in Scotland for the pain, suffering, and financial losses (such as lost wages) you suffered as a result of the accident.
On the other hand, some accidents may be serious enough to be life-changing. When injuries suffered are more significant, car accident compensation amounts are much higher. This is to account for the impact such serious injuries will have on your lifestyle, work and even personal relationships.
In such cases, the compensation received will support you throughout recovery to make sure you receive the appropriate treatment, support, and rehabilitation.
Our no-win, no-fee agreement minimises your financial risk, while our car crash lawyers work tirelessly to ensure you get maximum compensation. Use our car accident claims calculator for an estimate of your compensation award or contact our expert car injury solicitors for more information.
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.
Watermans is a leading personal injury law firm in Scotland. We understand Scottish law and work towards ensuring the maximum amount of compensation is awarded for road accident personal injury cases.
Our expert team of personal injury solicitors is committed to doing everything to make the process of making a personal injury claim in Scotland straightforward for our clients following an accident.
A Watermans personal injury lawyer in Scotland will help you gain access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure you recover from your injuries as soon as possible and get your life back on track.
Our personal injury expertise covers a wide range of areas, including:
We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation for our clients. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.
Choose Watermans for professional advice from specialist auto accident lawyers in Scotland.
If the person wanting to make a personal injury claim due to a road traffic accident is younger than 18 or does not have the mental capacity to do so, someone else can claim. The person making the road accident claim could be their parent, spouse, guardian or a close family member who has formal authority to act on their behalf. These family members can claim personal injury compensation in Scotland on their behalf.
If the car accident resulted in a fatality and the deceased person has a valid will, the executor of the estate can make Scottish personal injury claims with help from one of our expert serious injury lawyers.
With car crash fatalities, certain family members can claim compensation for:
Contributory negligence is a common legal defence strategy during which the accused will attempt to prove that the injured party was negligent and, therefore, also partly liable for the accident.
Contributory negligence may be considered if:
If negligence is proven, the court may deduct a percentage of the overall compensation based on the determined liability of the injured party.
The process for car crash claims is quite simple. Reach out to our expert solicitors for car accidents in Scotland to get started. You will need to provide us with all the evidence at your disposal, which will be analysed alongside your injuries.
Medical care will be arranged, and your recovery will be assessed. Our car crash injury solicitors can work out your claim amount and reach a settlement, after which you will be paid. The process duration varies from case to case.
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, how long your recovery will take, and several other factors.
According to the personal injury law in Scotland, you have to make your claim within three years of when the accident occurred or you became aware of the injury. If the person injured was under 16 on the date of the accident, the three years to make a personal injury claim will only begin on the day they turn 16.
If an injury or death was caused by a product defect or occurred on an aircraft, the three-year time restriction for an injury claim in Scotland can change. Additionally, any court has the authority to change the limitation period if necessary.
Personal injury claims can only be successful if you have sufficient evidence of negligence from the other party. The proof of your personal injury due to a car accident can include medical records, witness statements, photos, videos, financial statements, and more. Make sure to get this evidence to your car accident claims solicitor as soon as possible, so they can analyse it.
You can make road traffic accident claims in Scotland, even if the incident was a hit-and-run or involved an uninsured driver. The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) can help make car accident compensation claims in these kinds of situations.
You can still make a car accident insurance claim if you don’t have insurance; it would be claimed 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 have admitted it was their 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. A Watermans car insurance solicitor in Scotland can help handle the legal side of things for you.
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
