Our personal injury solicitors in Scotland could help you claim compensation if you’ve been involved in an accident or suffered from an illness. From our office in Glasgow, we support clients from across Scotland. Our lawyers help hundreds of people each year to make successful personal injury claims. We have expertise in many types of personal injury claim, including: Road traffic accidents Workplace accidents Slips and trips Industrial diseases Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases Air accidents Military injuries We also have specialist knowledge of serious injury claims, including spinal injuries and brain injuries. We work with support groups and charities across the country, so as well as helping you claim compensation, we’ll also focus on the rehabilitation and care you need in the future. We’ve worked on some of the most high-profile Scottish personal injury cases of recent years, including: The Clutha Tragedy The RAF Nimrod explosion The Moray Firth RAF Tornado plane crash The 2012 Edinburgh Legionnaires’ outbreak The Glasgow bin lorry crash This experience means we can handle any type of personal injury claim, offering help and support to families, as well as fighting for a fair compensation settlement. Depending on your circumstances, you may have a choice between making a claim in England or Scotland. Our knowledge of both legal systems means we can advise you on which option is best for you. Accredited serious injury lawyers Legal aid available Links with local and national charities Specialist rehabilitation contacts Call us for a free initial consultation 0800 056 4110 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 056 4110 Prefer not to call Use our form Your name* Your email address* Your phone number* Your enquiry* Enquiry type Personal Injury Claims Holiday Accidents & Illness Claims Air, Rail & Sea Related Claims Asbestos Compensation Claims Product Liability Claims Group Claims Military Injury Compensation Claims Abuse & Criminal Injury Claims Personal Injury Claims In Scotland Road Traffic Accident Claims Serious Injury Claims David Bell Solicitor Meet the team
Personal Injury Claims In Scotland - More Information What’s The Process For Claiming Compensation? Our solicitors handle personal injury claims every day, but we understand that no two cases are the same. We know that you’ll have plenty to deal with already, seeing doctors and specialists and learning to cope with your injuries. The first step we take is to listen to your story. Once you’ve told us what happened and your situation, it’s our job then to get the evidence to prove your case. When we have this, we can start making a claim for compensation. We’ll then calculate how much compensation you’ll need, taking into account your pain, loss of earnings and the cost of the medical treatment you’ve had so far and will need in the future. Sometimes it might be better for you if we negotiate a settlement with the person or company that has caused your injuries, rather than go to court. We’ll discuss all of the options with you clearly and make sure that you’re happy with whatever plan we agree on. What Are The Time Limits For Making A Claim In Scotland? In most cases you have three years to make a claim, starting from the date your injury happened. However, for children the three year time limit begins from the day they turn 16 (in England and Wales it’s 18). The time limit doesn’t run during any period when you are mentally incapable of managing your own legal affairs. No matter when your injury happened, it’s important to get legal advice as soon as possible. The sooner we can begin to investigate your claim, the better our chances of gathering witness statements to back up your case. How Can Irwin Mitchell Help? Every year we recover millions of pounds in compensation for people who have suffered a personal injury. Choose us for your personal injury claim and you will benefit from: An early investigation of who’s to blame for your injuries Interim compensation payments where possible to pay for private healthcare, rehabilitation and to help to pay your bills if you can’t work Expert advice on state benefits, your employment rights and other financial issues Help from solicitors in our other departments, such as financial planning, personal injury trusts, Wills advice and power of attorney Where Is Irwin Mitchell Based In Scotland? Our Scottish office is in the heart of Glasgow, just a short walk from the main train stations. We represent clients from across the country in personal injury claims. We’re proud to support local charities like Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH), who are our Glasgow office’s 2016 charity of the year. Meet The Experts We’re consistently ranked among the very best personal injury lawyers in the country by independent legal guides, with decades of expertise helping our clients. Take a look at our Scottish personal injury solicitors or phone us on 0800 056 4110 to find out how we can help you make a claim. I'm relieved that I can continue to improve my recovery by accessing specialist rehabilitation services which have helped me get this far." Jaxx, client
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