Compared to Wales and England, accident claims in Scotland are slightly different. To begin with, most Welsh and English legal firms will not accept Scottish injury claims so those living in Scotland will be seeking a local firm to work with. The accident claims in Scotland do offer the no win no fee policy like the UK does, but the guarantee for compensation is not always one-hundred percent.
The rules that govern the fees for Scottish solicitors are less favorable than those rules that can be found south of the boarder. In Scotland, the injury claims system is similar to a tax bill just done in reverse. This means that the lower the amounts is, the higher the percentages are charged.
Although this system might seem to be backwards, it does protect the third party from being changed outrageous legal fees from the other party. This is considered to be a more sensible approach compared to how it is done in the UK and also keeps the system in check. Make sure that you understand all the fees before you begin with a compensation claim in Scotland. Don’t be afraid to ask for some extra time to think about the forms a solicitor asks you to sign or you can obtain a second opinion.
