Injured in a Road Traffic Accident?

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 stubbornly refuses to make a fair offer, our litigation team has the expertise to raise a formal action locally in the Paisley Sheriff Court or nationally at the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court.

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 minimize this percentage.

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 traveling as a passenger on public transport (such as a McGill's Bus or ScotRail train from Paisley Gilmour Street) 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 recognizes 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 collaborate with independent psychological experts across Renfrewshire to formally diagnose the trauma, ensuring the cost of private CBT or EMDR counseling is covered in your settlement.

Clients are often concerned about causing financial ruin to the person who hit them. You do not need to worry about this. Your compensation is paid entirely by the at-fault party's insurance company.

This is why motor insurance is a legal requirement. You are claiming against their policy, not their personal bank account.

If a child (under 16 in Scotland) is injured, a parent or guardian must act as their "legal representative" to pursue the claim. The compensation awarded is typically held in trust by the Accountant of Court until the child turns 16.

Importantly, the three-year time limit for claiming does not start until the child reaches their 16th birthday, but we always advise claiming immediately while evidence is fresh.

No. You have the absolute legal right to choose your own independent legal representation. Insurers often try to push you towards their "panel solicitors", who are often based in massive call centres hundreds of miles away in England.

By choosing a dedicated local Paisley specialist, you ensure your lawyer is fighting solely for your maximum compensation, not the insurer's bottom line.

The A737 from Paisley towards Johnstone and Beith is a notorious hotspot for high-speed collisions. If you were involved in an accident on this stretch of road, establishing liability can be complex due to the varying speed limits and junctions.

We have extensive experience handling claims originating from the A737 and can deploy investigators to gather crucial evidence.

Yes. If you were rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) following an accident, the medical records generated during your admission will form a critical piece of evidence in your claim.

Our legal team will formally request these records from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to independently verify the immediate extent and severity of your injuries.

Yes, car park collisions are incredibly common, especially at busy areas like Phoenix Retail Park or the Piazza Shopping Centre. Even at low speeds, "T-bone" or reversing collisions can cause severe whiplash.

Liability in car parks is often disputed, making CCTV footage and witness statements essential. We act quickly to secure this evidence before it is overwritten.