Pavement Accident Claims - Pavement Accident
Compensation
- Can I Lodge a Pavement Accident Claim?
- How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation?
- What should I Do If I am Injured in a Pavement Accident?
- What Type of Injuries Can I Claim?
- How is My pavement Accident Compensation Determined?
- How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim?
- What if the Other Party’s Insurer Contacts You with a Settlement Offer?
- How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Increase Your Chances of Success?
- No Win No Fee
- Start the Claims Process Today
Pavement accident claims are among the most common type of claim lodged in Scotland. Although small pavement trips are considered common, the reality of the situation is much graver. Every day people are seriously injured as a result of a slip or trip incident. Many people fail to realise that they can qualify for compensation for their injuries if someone’s neglect was to blame for the accident. This can include failing to maintain a clean, even, pavement.
This responsibility falls on the owner of the property or the organisation tasked with keeping the property safe. Safety needs to be maintained as part of the responsibility of ownership including maintenance, repair, and proper signage.
A large percentage of pavement accidents result in severe injuries such as broken bones or head injuries. Cuts, bruises, and scrapes are less serious but should still be considered worth looking into. This is because many slip and trip injuries such as whiplash can go unnoticed for days, even weeks before they show their true symptoms.
Can I Lodge a Pavement Accident Claim?
You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured because of uneven or unsafe pavement. In most claims, the pavement needs to be uneven by at least an inch for your claim to be worth pursuing. If you are not sure whether you have a legitimate claim, a claim advisor can be a smart addition to your team. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can provide you with a claim specialist who will examine the particular details of your incident and help instruct you on the best strategy to follow to secure compensation.
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation?
It can take longer for you to receive your compensation when your injuries are severe or contested by the other party’s insurance company. Insurance companies are not keen on giving up their shareholders potential profits and they will go to great lengths to try to reduce the amount of losses incurred as a result of claims lodged. The specialist at Claim Advisors Scotland Ltd can provide you with the timely advice you need to stay one-step ahead of the greedy insurance companies.
What should I Do If I am Injured in a Pavement Accident?
The moments directly following your accident are crucial to proving your claim. Evidence should be gathered to corroborate your claims legitimacy. Take lots of pictures as they can be extremely helpful in proving neglect on the part of the responsible party. You may need help if your injuries do not allow you to gather this evidence. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can provide you with the necessary assistance needed to lodge a successful claim in a timely manner.
What Type of Injuries Can I Claim?
Most people fail to realise that pavement accidents can be very dangerous. Every day someone is seriously injured in Scotland as a result of a pavement accident. Minor scrapes, bruises, and cuts can be treated easily without incurring financial loss. Severe injuries are going to require care that is more specialised. Below are the most common injuries sustained because of a pavement accident.
- Cuts & Scrapes
- Bruises
- Broken Bones
- Head Injuries
- Whiplash
How is My pavement Accident Compensation Determined?
The Court will determine your compensation. In order to do this, the Court will examine the extent of your losses and the severity of your injuries. Using The Judicial College Guidelines as a reference, your losses will be assessed a value. These losses will break down into two categories, general and special losses. Special losses are financial losses such as medical bills, damaged property, and missed work. General damages are non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life.
How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Claim?
In most cases, you will need to lodge your claim within three years of the accident to be eligible to receive compensation. It is worth mentioning that the longer you wait to lodge your claim, the more difficult it may be. Valuable evidence can be lost during this time. If you are unsure if you should lodge a claim, then you should contact a claim advisor.
What if the Other Party’s Insurer Contacts You with a Settlement Offer?
When the other party’s insurer contacts you with a settlement offer it is important to understand that it may not be in your best interest to takethis offer. Insurers are obligated to protect their profit margins and oneof the most effective ways they do this is by reducing their claims paid out. When you accept a settlement claim, you agree to waive your rights to future compensation for your injuries. This can leave you stuck paying any unforeseen medical cost out of pocket. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can give you a fair assessment of your injuries potential compensation. Our Claim Specialist can guide you on the most effective strategy to follow to get the compensation you are seeking.
How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Increase Your Chances of Success?
Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd can provide you with the expert advice you are seeking. We are no stranger to the claims process and our expert team has helped thousands of individuals, just like you, receive the compensation they needed in a timely manner. We understand the delicate and private manner in which your claim must be handled.
No Win No Fee
A conditional fee agreement can be one of the best ways to pursue your claim. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will waive their fees if you are not awarded compensation for your injuries. This peace of mind can help you along the healing process and help you to focus on the road to recovery.
Start the Claims Process Today
Contact us today to start the claims process. Our professionally trained staff is ready to give you an accurate assessment of the probability of the success of your claim and to help you better understand the claims process.
