ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Road traffic accident (rta) is a widely used term within the insurance and legal industry to describe a collision between multiple vehicles or a single vehicle and a person or an object.

Every road traffic accident is different, however, there are similarities in that injuries can, and likely have, occurred and an individual, or individuals will be at fault.

Injuries following a road traffic accident will vary depending on the circumstances of each accident. Some road traffic accidents will cause severe injury and death, whilst others will cause pain and discomfort, such as whiplash injuries or back pain and headaches. 

If you had to attend hospital following a vehicle collision, it is likely that you have suffered a demonstrable injury.

You may also have suffered a less obvious injury if, for example, you suffered minor aches, pains or discomfort.

If you were not at fault, then yes you can. To claim car accident compensation, you must be able to demonstrate that the crash was not your fault, but time limits apply so you must act quickly.

To make a claim, it is always advisable to instruct a solicitor. If your claim is against a person or company based in Scotland, your lawyer will need to operate under Scottish law.

Our team of Scottish road traffic accident specialists offer free, no obligation, advice about your claim and can represent you on a no win, no fee basis should you wish to proceed. We can also help you get a hire car and cover the cost of your vehicle repair.

Speak with a friendly member of the team today. We are open 24/7

If you are successful in making an auto accident injury claim, compensation will be awarded based on numerous factors. Each compensation claim is unique and therefore it is impossible to give exact figures.

In general, the more severe the injury, the greater the amount of compensation you will receive, however this is wholly dependent on your personal circumstances. Compensation can range from as little as £1,000 for minor injuries e.g. for making a whiplash claim, to £1,000,000+ for serious, life changing injuries.

Our team of car accident lawyers are experienced at dealing with low and high value claims and can give you free advice based on your individual circumstances. 

If you are not at fault and have suffered minor or serious injuries, you will likely be able to claim injury compensation. Our clients have successfully claimed compensation as:

• Car driver or passenger
• Motorcyclist or pillion passenger
• Bus or taxi passenger
• Cyclist, segway or scooter rider
• Pedestrian
• Horse rider
• Staff member or contractor
• Victim of a fatal accident

Please note, this list is not exhaustive, so please contact us with your own personal situation.

Injuries vary greatly and are accident dependant. Any part of the human body can be affected as a result of an accident, although the more common auto accident injuries include:

• Whiplash
• Soft tissue injuries
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Neck injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Muscular injuries
• Fracture or broken bones
• Facial injuries and disfigurement
• Airbag burns
• Injuries caused by the seatbelt
• Fatal injuries

If your vehicle is off the road following a non-fault accident and you are unable to get to work or carry out your normal daily routine, our team can help.

You may be eligible to a like for like vehicle replacement whilst yours is off the road and being repaired.

You may also be eligible to receive credit to cover the cost of your repair and excess, which is later recovered from the other side.

In either situation, our specialist road traffic accident team can advise you of your options and the solutions we can provide, even if you haven’t suffered an injury.

For anyone over the age of 18, a 3-year time limit applies from the date of the accident to you making a claim. Time limits vary for anyone under the age of 18 or if there are special circumstances that prevented the claim being made. 

To ensure a claim can be made regardless of age or circumstance, it is vital that you act quickly and contact a car accident solicitor.

If you need help from a road traffic accident solicitor, don’t miss out, call us today to find out whether you have a valid claim and how we can help you. We are open 24/7.