Information on making an accident claim in
Scotland.
The legal environment in Scotland is slightly
different to England & Wales. If you wish to pursue a
claim then it is important that you instruct a Scottish
lawyer or personal injury solicitor to assist you.
Scottish accident compensation claims:
The general time limit for pursuing personal injury
accident claims is 3 years running from the date of any
event that led to the injury. This period is not etched
in stone (click
to find out more) but it is a deadline to be taken
seriously and it applies in the majority of accident
claims.
Accident claims in Scotland and anywhere else for
that matter always involve legal documentation and you
should be prepared for some heavy reading. But don't be
put off by this - it will be a worthwhile exercise.
Your Scottish solicitor will help you through the
process.
The claimants recovery from the injuries sustained is
a crucial factor in the accident claims process.
It is important that you are adequately compensated
for your injuries but you should also receive help with
physiotherapy and treatment wherever possible.
Accident claims need to be proven and it will be
necessary for you to be medically examined at some stage
during the claim. A local doctor will assess your
personal injury and report on your recovery.
This then allows your solicitors to place a value on
the personal injury that has been suffered.
The Claims Connection helpline can be contacted on:
0800 0322210 . The Claims Connection - accident claims
compensation service.
Police vehicles on operational
duties have been involved in more than 5,000 traffic
accidents in Scotland over the past five years,
according to statistics released in answer to a
parliamentary question by Margaret Smith MSP. For more
details:
http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/news/2008/03/9-people-killed-in-over-5-000-accidents-involving-emergency-service-vehicles
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