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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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Due to the fact that Edinburgh contains a university, which offers more than 600 degree courses, there are many students in the city who could suffer an accident during their time studying. This could result in them making an Edinburgh injury claim.
At university
The university should make sure that the campus buildings and lecture rooms are secure and all electrical appliances and wiring is safe to use.
Failure to make the university rooms safe for use by students, lecturers, and any other staff members could cause an accident which could lead to fatalities or personal injury to one or more people.
Only qualified tradesmen should check wiring and the structural stability of the buildings.
Furthermore, the university canteen should maintain the standard of health and safety required by food hygiene regulations, or students may contract food poisoning.
Driving in the city
On the roads around the city there is a risk of being involved in a car accident if negligent drivers do not signal or manoeuvre in the correct fashion.
However, some students may find that they themselves cause an accident since they might not know the roads around Edinburgh very well. In this case they may have a compensation claim made against them.
Renting after the first year
When students finish the first year of university, if they are not already living off campus, they may have to find a rental property in the city so that they can continue attending their course.
While renting they are at risk of suffering injury if the landlord has not maintained their property correctly and left it in a hazardous condition.
Gas, electricity, plumbing and general maintenance should be undertaken by a professional on the request of the landlord before new students move into the flat or house being leased. Furthermore, the landlord should have liability insurance so that if any tenants are injured, they can make a claim.
Making an Edinburgh injury claim during or after study
If you, or your son or daughter, suffered a personal injury in a non-fault accident while studying at the University of Edinburgh, we could help you make a compensation claim for your pain, loss of earnings, and time spent away from studies while recovering.
Whether the injury was sustained on university grounds, on the roads around the city, or in a rental property, contact YouClaim.
To make an Edinburgh injury claim call 0800 10 757 95, fill in one of our short online claim forms, or speak to an adviser using live help.
