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Scuba diving in Scotland and Scottish accident claims

Diving in Scotland is a popular holiday choice.  The Scottish coast is well known for wonderful dive locations, particularly for wreck diving, such as Scapa Flow in the Orkneys. However, Scottish accident claims have arisen from divers who have had diving accidents.

The tides around Scotland are recognised among diving aficionados as being particularly hazardous and The National Tidal and Sea Level Facility is an invaluable source of information regarding tidal predictions around the UK.

NHS Scotland also has a site dedicated to the prevention of and treatments required after a scuba diving accident:Scottish Diving Medicine.

The site looks at:


    Gas laws
  • Potential problems of Scuba diving
  • Dive tables and theory
  • Decompression illness (DCI)
  • Critical incidents
  • Reducing the risk
  • Treatment of DCI
  • Scottish hyperbaric recompression chambers
  • Useful links

Diving can be a wonderful pastime, but it is a dangerous sport and all relevant safety advice should be understood and adhered to.

Diving and Scottish accident claims
If you have been involved in a Scottish diving accident that you believe was caused by the negligence of others, you may be able to make a compensation claim with YouClaim. YouClaim’s panel of personal injury solicitors are experienced in making successful Scottish accident compensation claims and are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, thereby guaranteeing you the highest level of professionalism at all times.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis, which means you do not have to pay for our legal services whether you win or lose. We also ensure you will receive 100% of any award that is made. Quite simply you will never have to pay us a penny.

So, if you have had a diving accident and wish to make a Scottish accident claim, call our helpline now on 0800 10 757 95 and our friendly operators can advise you if you are eligible to claim. Alternatively we can call you back at a time to suit you or you could even fill in our online claim form and we will look into your claim before calling you back at a time of your choosing.

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