Serious injury claims solicitors
No one chooses to suffer a serious injury but you can choose your law firm. If you have sustained an injury you may be able to make a claim.
Claim for a serious injury with no win no fee
If you have sustained a serious injury you may be able to make a claim. We will work with you and your family to ensure the best possible financial outcome and ensure that we do everything for you to maximise your health and wellbeing.
When you contact our specialist team, we will fight for justice and fairness for you and your family. Weare committed to making a positive difference and have links with charities, healthcare professionals, and other services that can help you following an often life-changing event.
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FAQs
Common questions about making a claim
What is a serious injury?
How to claim for your serious injury?
How long do I have to claim after the injury?
No win no fee – funding your injury claim
How long will it take to settle my serious injury claim?
What can be included in my injury claim?
Who can make a claim?
When can I make a serious injury compensation claim?
What is a serious injury?
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A serious injury could include some of the following:
- Head and brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Orthopaedic injury
- Amputation
- Burns and internal injuries
- PTSD & psychological injury
How to claim for your serious injury?
Answer
It is important to get legal advice as soon as possible. Get in touch with our personal injury team and we will be happy to guide you through the different stages of making a claim, including the investigations we will undertake for you to ingather information and documentation to support your claim.
Please be aware that some insurers may try to settle your claim directly with you. We recommend you obtain independent legal advice to assess and value your claim.
Our fee agreements can include conditional fee agreements and ‘no win no fee’ claims, to minimise the financial impact for our clients.
How long do I have to claim after the injury?
Answer
Our specialist team is well-versed in the legalities surrounding serious injury claims and can advise you on the necessary steps to take within the specified time frames. Acting promptly is crucial to protecting your rights and pursuing a successful compensation claim.
It’s essential to be aware of time limits when claiming compensation for serious injuries. The time limit for settling a case is usually three years after the accident. However, in terms of the compulsory Scottish pre-action protocol, your claim should be intimated as soon as possible.
With serious injury claims, we may not know the long term effects of the injury until sometime after the accident. However, we will get rehabilitation and care in place for you as soon as we can.
No win no fee – funding your injury claim
Answer
For clients who do not have the benefit of Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”), we deal with claims on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing if your case is unsuccessful. Even if you have LEI there is no requirement for you to accept the solicitors chosen by your insurers. You have the right to “freedom of choice” if you feel they do not have the expertise for your claim or even the right location.
A No Win No Fee claim is also known as a conditional fee agreement which is an agreement you make with us so that you can make your personal injury claim without having to put up any legal fees upfront. So, if your claim is unsuccessful the agreement states you will not have to pay any fees, helping to relieve any stress or worry about financial losses throughout the claim process.
In addition to our No Win No Fee service we can access support, medical care, and help for you and your family due to the relationships we have with support groups in Scotland and have offices throughout Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin, and Lerwick. We will fight for justice and fairness; we will do the hard work for you and are committed to making a positive difference.
How long will it take to settle my serious injury claim?
Answer
The duration of settling a serious injury claim can vary, contingent on factors such as the complexity of the case, the severity of injuries, and the responsiveness of involved parties.
Ongoing treatment needs, assessment of medical records, and the collection of evidence play crucial roles in this process.
It’s essential to note that each serious injury claim is unique, and while we aim for timely resolutions, our priority is ensuring a comprehensive and just compensation settlement for our clients.
What can be included in my injury claim?
Answer
We can claim compensation for all aspects of your serious injury. You may also be able to claim for general out of pocket expenses, loss of earnings, care and assistance required, rehabilitation costs and various other expenses.
Who can make a claim?
Answer
Individuals who have suffered a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence may be eligible to make a compensation claim.
Our specialist serious injury solicitors provide legal assistance to a broad range of individuals, including those who have experienced catastrophic injuries, life-changing injuries, or spinal injuries. Whether the injury occurred at work, on the road, or in any other circumstance, our expert team is equipped to guide you through the process.
The eligibility to make a claim extends to those seeking financial security, ongoing care, or compensation for financial losses resulting from the injury. Our dedicated personal injury team, with offices across Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso, Elgin, and Lerwick, is committed to ensuring justice and fair compensation for those who have suffered serious injuries.
When can I make a serious injury compensation claim?
Answer
- If the accident was in the last three years
- If someone else was at fault
- If you have suffered injury or losses as a result of the accident.
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