If you or a loved one has been injured in a road traffic accident – as a driver, a passenger or someone who was hit by a vehicle – you could be entitled to compensation.
Our team of specialist personal injury solicitors have been successful in winning road accident claims and supporting clients across Scotland for more than 30 years. We can help you secure the justice and the compensation you deserve, providing expert, jargon-free legal advice that will help you achieve the best possible outcome.
What do I need to do after a road traffic accident?
We understand that being in an accident can be traumatising and making a claim for compensation might seem daunting. However, winning compensation for someone else’s negligence in causing a road traffic accident can play an important role in getting your life back on track, enabling you to access any medical treatment or rehabilitation you need, adjust your home and lifestyle, and offsetting any loss in income over the short or long term.
We might ask for some information to help process your claim. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything at first – there might be other ways that we can get the details:
• The name and address of who was responsible for your accident
• The registration of the responsible party’s vehicle and if possible, the name of their insurer
• Names and contact details of any witnesses to the accident
• If possible, photographs of where the accident happened as well as photographs of the damage to your vehicle
• Photographs of your injuries and any other property
• A description of the position and movements of the vehicles involved in the accident
We can help you secure the resources you need, whether that means medical treatment, financial compensation, or both. We provide a comprehensive road traffic accident claims service, including operating on a no win, no fee basis. We have helped many victims and their families throughout the claims process and are ready to support you at this difficult time.
Our experienced team are on hand to guide you every step of the way, and we will be sure to handle your circumstances with the utmost sensitivity.
FAQs
You should tell your insurers that you have been in a crash. However, you don’t have to use their legal provider to help with a claim for a road traffic accident. As expert personal injury lawyers, we believe it is in your best interests to use an independent, specialist law firm that will act on your behalf to establish fault and get you the compensation you deserve.
The compensation you can claim for will depend on the accident and how your injuries have affected you. We will make every effort to understand the effects of the accident to get you the compensation you deserve. There are several factors considered before an offer is made, for example:
• Your personal injury – the nature of your injuries and any physical pain and suffering because of the accident
• If your injuries meant you were unable to work, you can claim for loss of earnings
• If your injuries affect your ability to work in the future, you can claim for compensation to reflect the difficulties you may face at work. This includes a lack of promotions, pension entitlement, etc.
• If your family members helped care for you due to your injuries, this is factored into the compensation amount
• Your car insurance policy excess
• Repair costs for damage which isn’t covered by your insurers
• Costs for hiring a vehicle if your car is off the road
Compensation is still available to you. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is a fund which exists to compensate victims of motor accidents where the person responsible was uninsured or is untraceable, such as in a hit-and-run. If you were in an accident under these circumstances, it is vital that you contact a dedicated personal injury specialist who can discuss further with you to get you the compensation you deserve.
Why choose Gildeas Solicitors?
We understand the importance of keeping you up to date throughout all stages of the claims process. Our dedicated New Claims hotline is based in Glasgow, meaning we can respond to you more quickly.
By choosing Gildeas, you benefit from access to our In-House Counsel of topline legal professionals. We’re committed to providing you with only the highest standard of legal representation.
We’re experts in personal injury law. Our solicitors are accredited specialists in personal injury by the Law Society of Scotland, the regulatory body for lawyers.
As a modern firm, we understand how hectic life can be, especially after an accident. Our streamlined claims process means we can correspond in a way that suits you – whether it’s by phone or email, video link, or by visiting you at home or in hospital.
CONTACT USWhether you’re a driver, passenger or pedestrian, we’ll act quickly to make sure your compensation claim is as hassle-free as possible. If you’re interested in making a compensation claim for road traffic accident, reach out to us today for a confidential discussion.
Gildeas Solicitors is a recognised law firm specialising in personal injury claims, supporting you throughout Scotland from our offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We’re passionate about what we do, whilst putting our clients’ interests first. That’s why we make personal injury personal. Considering our services? Call our dedicated New Claims team today on 0141 331 6070.
