Redress acts for pedestrian who have been injured on Scottish roads as a result of another's negligence and wish to make a claim for compensation. Pedestrians as a group are most at risk from being seriously injured if they are involved in a road traffic accident.

Whatever personal injury you are legally entitled to claim financial compensation if someone else was at fault.

This includes claims for injuries received either as a pedestrian, or as a victim of hit and run victim.

Road traffic accidents can leave you with very serious injuries and complications.

That’s why you need the expertise of Redress our skilled personal motor accident lawyers have helped thousands of victims claim the compensation they deserve in Scotland.

Motor accident claims Questions & Answers

Provided by Chris Gordon partner and accredited as a specialist in Personal Injury Law by The Law Society of Scotland and member of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society. Here he provides the answers to some commonly asked questions:

Q Who should I instruct to handle my claims?

A Victims have many choices open in the form of solicitors and claims companies. Redress will charge you nothing. We recover our expenses from the other side in addition to your compensation. If you use the services of an accredited specialist solicitor you are assured of a high level of expertise in a specialised area of law.

Q SHOULD I report the accident to the police?

A PARTIES involved should stop and exchange name and address, vehicle owner details, insurance details and registration numbers. Where someone is injured the police should be contacted.

Q WHAT if the other driver in an accident has no insurance?

A IF there is no insurance at all the Motor Insurers' Bureau will deal with your claim. There are time limits and rules that apply to these claims and it is important to contact a specialist solicitor at Redress immediately.

Q SHOULD I see a doctor after the accident?

A IT makes sense to see your GP or a medical expert who can assess the injury and advise on treatment.

Q Is there a time limit for making a claim?

A Claims must be made within 3 years from the date of the accident. Time limits vary where there are children involved or there is a question of mental capacity. Advice should be sort as soon as possible.

Q How much compensation am I likely to get?

A This depends on your injury and factors such as the impact on your lifestyle. The law is developing.

Q What if the accident could've been the fault of more than one driver?

A You could have been in a situation where by example, two cars are racing and one collides with you. You can sue either or both drivers. You won't get double compensation but you can target who's most likely to pay.

Q What do I do if the other party drives off and i cannot get their details?

A Even if you do not manage to get their make, model and registration and the car cannot be traced it may be possible to claim some or all of your losses from the Motor Insurers Bureau

Q WHAT if I have suffered injury as a passenger in a car and the driver who was at fault is a spouse, relative or friend?

A The driver will normally have insurance to meet the claim. Remember, if you have been injured, you deserve the compensation.

Q What are the time limits?

A Court proceedings must be commenced within 3 years of the date of your accident otherwise any rights to damages you may have will automatically be extinguished. The time limit for children and those with mental incapacity may vary. There are also even stricter time limits when making an application to the Motor Insurers Bureau where there was no insurance and/or was a hit and run accident. For time limits in fatal cases see Fatal Injuries section.

Remember, even if you’re not sure, Redress can still advise you free of charge at this stage and are here to help you with any questions you may have...