The website that is dedicate to the people of Scotland who feel they have a claim for an injury sustained or for medical negligence. Your personal injury could have been sustained recently or even if it was in the past then you may still be able to claim in certain circumstances. To find out what types of claims we cover and to see if you have a claim check out the information below.
Firstly lets look at what a personal injury is
The most common one is suffering an injury in a car crash and this type of injury has seen substantial claims growth in recent years with millions being paid out annually by the insures for a variety of different injuries sustained by people. If you are involved in a car accident and suffer any type of personal injury then you should contact us straight away to assess your claim as we operate a no win no fee in Scotland for all our clients.
Some of the statistics for reported car accidents to the Police show how big the personal injury business has become and why it is important you use personal injury Scotland to help you with your claim for compensation.
In 2012 there was 195,723 casualties as a result of road accidents of which 23,039 people suffered serious injuries. With these figures it is easy to see why you need a local lawyer to deal with your claim and this is the reason we have set up a panel in Scotland to ensure this happens.
The source of the accident statistics was taken from the government site and you can see the full statistics by following this link. Report
The next common injury is one sustained while at work and although we do not here much about these types of injuries they are substantial in numbers with the 2012/13 figures revealing that 148 people were killed at work and 78,000 injuries were reported in this year alone so you can see the amount of people making a claim for personal injury whilst at work is substantial and this is the reason accident claims Scotland has grown substantially. So if you have been injured at work then contact us as we operate a no win no fee in Scotland.
The source of the injuries was obtained from the HSE website which can be found by following this link. http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/
The next big personal injury we are hearing more about is medical negligence with some £22.7 billion set aside for liabilities by the NHS alone so if you add the private sector to this the figure is probably closer to £25 billon which again highlights just how big the medical negligence industry has become. If you feel that you have been a victim of medical negligence then get in touch with us today.
Medical negligence Scotland is on the increase and it is important that you get the best possible assistance with your claim.
The next personal injury we hear about is criminal injuries which as the name suggest is you being a victim of crime in some way. Our criminal injury claims Scotland is well supported by our panel of injury lawyers in Scotland so you can be sure you will be taken care of if you have been a victim of crime.
In 2011 there were a reported 1.2 million violent crimes in the UK so you can see why criminal injury claims Scotland has increased substantially in recent years. It is important to get a solicitor who is as close as possible to you if you have suffered this type of personal injury in the past.
Other personal injuries you could possibly have sustained in the past include tripping over uneven pavements in the street as these are no different, if you have sustained an injury then you may be entitled to compensation for your injury so get in touch today.
One that is not so common but more and more people are starting to become aware of is if you are injured as a result of faulty goods or services as again you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries.
Finally we may have fallen in a supermarket or in a hotel and injured yourself which may result in you making a claim against the business responsible for your injury. This type of claim has become very common with more and more businesses having to turn to their insurer to settle claims.
This is a guide to the types of claims you may have but remember that personal injury claims can be both physical injury and psychological injuries and if you are unsure them please get in touch with us as all our solicitors work on no win no fee in Scotland so you have nothing to lose.
Lets now look in more detail at what you should do if you have suffered any type of injury listed above but lets look at the fees if any you will have to pay as this is important for everyone.
No win no fee Scotland
You will see many companies offering no win no fee for personal injury claims in Scotland but many of us are unsure how this works.
Here is a brief guide on how your no win no fee in Scotland will work.
Our panel of solicitors will work with you on a no win no fee basis also known as working on a speculative basis which basically means that if we do not win your case then you will have no fees to pay. What is not covered in no win no fee cases is the opponents legal costs and expenses if we were unsuccessful and our own solicitors outlay but after assessing your case if our panel of solicitors feel you have a strong enough case to pursue then they will get you to take an insurance policy out to cover all these costs in the event they lose so you are not left with a large bill at the end of it all. The solicitor will arrange all of this for you so do not worry about it as you will be fully protected in the event of loss.
Accident claims Scotland (car crash)
By far the most popular type of personal injury claim our panel deal with is people that has been involved in car accidents and the injuries sustained range from minor to serious conditions and on some occasions have major impacts on the persons lifestyle for the remainder of their life.
If you are ever involved in a car accident you should do the following where possible to help your claim.
1) Take photos of the incident on your mobile phone if possible
2) Report the accident to the Police and get an incident number
3) Inform your insurance company about the accident
4) Get the other parties details where possible
5) Seek medical advice as soon as possible for our injuries and ask if they can detail them for you
All of this may not be possible if it is a serious accident which there is nothing you can do about it but dont worry as our solicitors will help you with the claim irrespective of the information you have.
Personal injury Scotland (accident at work)
As we can see from the statistics at work above accidents in the work place happen all too often and every employer has a duty to protect your health and safety whilst at work.
If you ever have an accident at work irrespective of how minor you think it may be then ensure the following.
1) Report it to your boss straight away if possible
2) Ensure it is recorded in the accident book (if there is not one then right the date, time and what happened in a letter to your boss and keep a copy)
3) Attend your doctor if minor and tell them what happened as you may suffer later from your injuries)
4) Get the details of any witness that saw the incident name, address and contact number in case you need this later on
You can only do the above if the injury is minor but if it is more serious then you will have to rely on others to record this information.
Having all of this information will help you if you need to make an accident claim in Scotland and will greatly help your solicitor in dealing and assessing your claim.
Medical Negligence Scotland
Medical negligence in Scotland is no different from the rest of the UK and you can see by the figures above just how much has been set aside for this type of claim and as more and more people are now aware they have a right to compensation if their medical care was wrong then this figure is set to rise even further in years to come.
So what is clinical negligence as it is now called?
Clinical negligence, formerly known as medical negligence, is the process by which a patient takes his medical attendants (doctor, nurse etc) to a civil court for compensation.
In order for negligence to be proven a Claimant must show that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that the doctor was negligent in his management, and also that the patient suffered harm as a result.
Liability to show that the doctor or nurse must have been found to have acted in a manner that no other similar professional would have done.
Causation that harm has resulted which would not otherwise have occurred (on the balance of probability, ie the action of the doctor or nurse was more than 50% likely to have caused the harm).
The Claimants loss is then assessed in terms of quantum (loss of current and future earnings, reduced quality of life, and mental anguish) and the recompense is money.
Your medical negligence lawyer in Scotland will assess your case so you do not need to worry too much about whether the doctor was right or wrong. If you are unsure then let our solicitors decide for you as they deal with such matters on a regular basis.
If you do feel that you have suffered as a result of the medical care you have received or should have received then get in touch with us as soon as possible as it is important to assess your case as quickly as possible after the event took place.
Criminal injury compensation is paid to people who have been the victim of a violent crime such as assault or suffered a sexual assault of any nature. The compensation is paid from the CICA
What you will need if you wish to claim is
1) The unique police reference number the incident was recorded on
2) Doctors details if you were treated for your injuries
Once you have these detail it is imperative that you contact us straight away so we can assess your claim and make an application for compensation if we feel your case merits this as there is strict time limits on this type of claim which we will cover in more detail under the time frame heading.
Injury Claims Scotland
As we covered above other types of injury claims in Scotland including falling on uneven paths or potholes which belong to the local authority in Scotland.
Injuries from this type of fall can be severe with many broken limbs and it is important you get compensated if this ever happens to you.
Where possible if this does ever happen then try and do the following
1) Record the date and time of the incident
2) Get the details of any witnesses that saw the accident
3) Take photos of the uneven pavement or pothole that caused your fall
4) Notify the local authority about it so it does not happen to someone else ( but not before you have done 1,2 and 3 above)
Once you have started to recovery from your injuries then get in touch with us and we will assess your claim as quickly as possible especially if it has put you under financial pressure as a result of the accident.
Personal injury claims Scotland
Finally the last injury we will cover is injury sustained in a private place such as the supermarket or Hotel if you are away from home for any reason.
This could be falling on uneven or slippery surfaces or falling in the shower or bath because inappropriate mats have been provided. It could also be a result of something falling on you or buying goods that has harmed you. If you are unsure if your circumstances would result in compensation then contact us today and one of our solicitors will discuss your case in more detail with you.
If this happens to you do the following
1) Take photos where possible of the incident
2) Report it to the supermarket or hotel or other place you are visiting
3) Get a copy of the report from them
4) Get details of witnesses where possible
5) Attend the hospital or doctor as a result of your personal injuries.
6) Ask for the CCTV footage of the incident if it is on CCTV
All of this will help determine whether you have a case or not but it is not imperative you obtain it as your injuries may be too severe to allow you to do this at the time.
Time frame for claims
All claims have time frames attached to them and although most are the same there is one or two differences which we will cover.
For criminal injuries
The normal time frame to make a claim is 2 years after the event which is shorter than most personal injury claims so please be aware of this if you have suffered a criminal injury in Scotland.
For medical Negligence in Scotland
There is no time frame on medical negligence on a child although if they wish to pursue a claim by themselves and not by their parents or guardian then the must do so by their 21st Birthday in general circumstances although there is some exceptions to this rule.
For adults able to conduct their own affairs they must make their medical negligence claim in Scotland within 3 years of the incident or within 3 years of becoming aware that the medical treatment or advice they received caused them harm.
For people who have lost a loved one as a result of a personal injury then the estate will have 3 years to make a claim from the date of death.
There are special circumstances that allow these time limits to be lifted by the courts so it is important you discuss your case with our medical negligence lawyers in Scotland and let them advice you if you are out of the time frame mentioned.
For all other types of personal injury claims in Scotland the time frame is the same as that of the medical negligence claims above but if you are unsure then please let us know and you will be given advice specific to your case.
Compensation Lawyers Scotland
All of our compensation lawyers in Scotland have vast experience in dealing with personal injury claims of all kinds so you can be assured when you contact us you will be in safe hands. If for any reason you would like to find an alternative solicitor to our panel then you can find them on the law society for Scotland website or follow this link to their website. http://www.lawscot.org.uk/wcm/lssservices/find_a_solicitor/Core/directory.aspx
We hope this information has been helpful to you and given you some background as to the type of claims and the time frames on each claim type but if you have any suggestions or want to contact us to arrange an informal chat with one of our personal injury lawyers in Scotland then please send us an email and our solicitor will contact you direct to discuss your case in more details.
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