Claims for road traffic accidents in Scotland

'No win, no fee' explained

What do I pay if I don’t win my case?

All of our specialist partners offer a no win, no fee service which means that if they don’t win your case for you, you won’t pay a penny. As long as you are honest with the information you provide and keep to the conditions of your agreement, you will not have to pay either your solicitor’s fees or those of the other party.

What are termination fees?

If you cancel your agreement with your solicitor outside of the 14 day cancellation period, then termination fees may apply. Please discuss this directly with your solicitor.

What do I pay if my case is successful?

If your solicitor wins your case, then typically, customers pay fees of 25% including VAT of the compensation amount that is recovered. Please note that this may be subject to your individual circumstances and the actual fee may be more or less than this. You may be required to pay an additional fee for other costs such as after-the-event (ATE) insurance.

Is there any other way I can make a claim?

Minor road traffic accidents:

If you have a minor personal injury claim as a driver or passenger in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you do not have to use the services of a claims management company to pursue your claim. You may be able to present the claim yourself for free, directly through the Official Injury Claim Portal.

Uninsured or untraced drivers; foreign-registered vehicles or accidents abroad:

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and wish to make a claim against an uninsured or untraced driver; or if the accident was in the UK involving a foreign- registered vehicle; or if the claim involves a road traffic accident abroad, you do not have to use the services of a claims management company to pursue your claim. It may be possible for you to present the claim for free, directly with the Motor Insurance Bureau.

Criminal Injury Claims:

If you think you have a criminal injury claim, you do not have to use the services of a claims management company to pursue your claim. You can present the claim yourself, for free, directly to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).