Choosing a personal injury lawyer in Scotland

Mahatma Gandhi once famously said that "freedom is having no choice". For anyone looking to find a personal injury lawyer, the abundance of choices available in Scotland can make this paradox seem particularly apt.

The vast majority of people in Scotland looking to employ a personal injury lawyer in order to claim compensation will be doing so for the first time, meaning that they have little if any idea of what to expect from their legal representation.

With this in mind, no win, no fee expert YouClaim has compiled a list of the kinds of services and values personal injury claimants should expect from the lawyers who represent their cases.

What your personal injury lawyer should do for you
Never cold call If your first point-of-contact was a sales call from the lawyer's marketing team, you should be aware that this is in breach of industry practice. It is a good idea to report any such practice to the Law Society, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers or Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Refer you to someone else where necessary With your best interests in mind, any personal injury firm that feels your case would be better handled by another party should immediately tell you so. For example, if you have suffered personal injuries as the result of the dangerous driving of an uninsured or untraceable driver, the firm you are speaking with should refer you to the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB), the relevant body in such cases.

Use simple language No personal injury firm should flummox you with complex jargon and legal language. They should seek to explain things to you in understandable laymen's terms.

Keep you informed about the progress of your claim Someone from the firm, not necessarily always a lawyer, should be available to keep you up to date on your compensation claim's progress.

Advertise honestly Costs and fees should be honestly explained and there should never be any hidden costs.

Impartiality Solicitors should always be honest about the chances of your case and not give you any false hopes or unrealisable promises.

Mutual trust It is important that your legal representative nurtures a relationship of mutual trust so that you feel comfortable and secure.

Listening This goes without saying really. Just as with all other important relationships in your life, it is important that your lawyer listens to you and is responsive to any concerns, questions or needs you might have.

Put your interests first Once again, this goes without saying. In the client-lawyer relationship, your interests are always paramount.

YouClaim's Scottish personal injury lawyers
If you have suffered personal injury as a result of another party's negligent actions, you may consider it necessary to claim compensation for your pain, suffering, treatment or loss-of-earnings.

YouClaim has a team of personal injury lawyers who work in the best interests of claimants from all over Scotland.

We always consider our clients' interests to be paramount, something that is reflected in our commitment to developing positive relationships based on mutual trust and impartiality.

There are never any hidden costs or fees when making a personal injury claim with us. Quite simply, win or lose, we will never charge you a penny in legal costs or fees.

Furthermore, we ensure you are protected from all costs and fees incurred by the defendant and guarantee that, in the event of your win, you will receive 100% of all compensation awarded you.

If you would like to get in touch with us, there are several avenues open to you.

You can fill out an online claim form, request a call-back or have a live discussion with a legal advisor using e-chat.

Alternatively, if you wish to speak to someone right now, call 0800 10 757 95.