More likely than not, these injuries are caused by negligence on the employer’s behalf, or a lack of safety training and accident protocol. But of those injured, less than half filed for compensation, for fear that their personal injury claim would be unsuccessful, time consuming, and expensive. What they may not have realized, is that the no win no fee claims offered by most Scottish solicitors are real – no tricks or hidden costs. What it means is that regardless of the success or failure of your personal injury accident claim, you don’t pay the solicitors anything. Certain areas of claim such as pain and suffering, loss of future earnings, loss of amenity will normally be assessed by the court. They must hire personal injury lawyers to get success claims.

With certain exceptions a claim for personal injury compensation must be brought within three years of the accident. The main statute governing time limits is the Limitation Act 1980. The issue is complex however and there are situations where a shorter period may apply. Despite the three year period therefore you should contact a solicitor as soon as possible if you wish to pursue a claim.

Accident Claims are complex, sometimes exceedingly so, and to pursue a claim you will need the services of a solicitor with particular expertise in this area. Making the right choice of solicitor is a matter you should take careful consideration over to make sure your compensation claim is handled effectively whether it is settled in or out of court.