Road Traffic Accident Claims Glasgow

Under Scots Law, personal injury compensation is split into two distinct categories: Solatium (General Damages for pain and suffering) and Patrimonial Loss (Special Damages for financial losses).

The exact amount depends on the severity of your injuries, calculated using the Judicial College Guidelines and Scottish case law. Additionally, we recover all lost earnings, private medical expenses, and even compensation for the time your relatives spent caring for you.

We operate exclusively on a "No Win, No Fee" basis, legally known in Scotland as a Speculative Fee Agreement.

This means you pay absolutely zero upfront costs. Our legal partners take on the financial risk of investigating your case. If the claim is unsuccessful, you are not charged a penny. If successful, legal fees are deducted as a pre-agreed percentage from your final settlement.

Under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973, you generally have exactly three years from the date of the accident to either settle your claim or formally raise court proceedings.

If you miss this deadline, your claim becomes "time-barred" and you permanently lose your right to compensation. We strongly advise acting immediately while witness memories are fresh and CCTV evidence is available.

This is a common fear, but the reality is that over 95% of personal injury claims are settled out of court through negotiation with the at-fault party's insurance company.

However, if the insurer refuses to make a fair offer, we have the expertise to raise a formal action in the Glasgow Sheriff Court or the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court. We will represent you every step of the way.

We are a proudly local firm based right here in Glasgow at 171 Maxwell Road, Pollokshields. When you call us, you speak to Scottish experts who know Glasgow's local roads, hospitals like the QEUH, and courts like Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Unlike national call centres that pass your details to random sub-contracted solicitors, we handle everything locally, ensuring you get dedicated, personal representation.

Yes. As a subsidiary of Auto Assist Scotland, we have an entire fleet of recovery vehicles stationed across Glasgow. We can recover your damaged vehicle from the scene of the accident within minutes.

Whether you are stranded on the M8, the Kingston Bridge, or a side street in the West End, our local recovery team will be there to secure your vehicle and provide a like-for-like courtesy car.

The timeframe varies based on the complexity of your case. A straightforward road traffic accident where liability is admitted early can settle in 6 to 9 months.

More complex cases, particularly those involving severe injuries requiring long-term medical prognoses, can take 12 to 24 months to ensure you are not under-compensated for future issues.

Yes. Under Scots Law, this is known as Contributory Negligence. If you are found to be partially responsible (for example, you were speeding, but the other driver ran a red light), you can still claim.

Your final compensation will simply be reduced by the percentage of blame assigned to you. We frequently negotiate to minimise this percentage on your behalf.

Absolutely. If you are the victim of a hit-and-run or an uninsured driver, we can process your claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

The MIB is a special fund paid into by all insured drivers specifically designed to compensate victims in these exact scenarios. We can help you navigate the strict MIB requirements to ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to under the scheme.

If you are injured while travelling as a passenger on public transport (such as a First Bus, McGill's, or ScotRail train) due to the driver's negligence, you have a strong claim against the operating company.

These companies have extensive public liability insurance designed exactly for these incidents. Keep your ticket as proof of travel and gather details of any fellow passengers if possible.

Yes. Scots Law recognises that the invisible scars of a serious accident are just as valid as physical injuries. You can claim for anxiety, depression, travel phobia, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

We work with specialist psychologists in Glasgow to formally diagnose the trauma and include the cost of private counselling in your claim.

No, you do not need to travel to our Maxwell Road office to begin. We can handle your entire claim digitally and over the phone for your convenience.

However, if you prefer face-to-face contact, our doors are always open at 171 Maxwell Road, Glasgow G41 1TG, and we offer free parking for clients who wish to discuss their case in person.