How Is My Claim Compensation Calculated

We are able to assess the likely leves of compensation at any time by checking legal journals like the Scots Law Times. We will also look at recent court decisions on the type of injury you have suffered on sites such as CaseCheck.

A few examples are listed below:

• In July 2010 Mrs Pollocck (aged 25 at the time of her accident) suffered a whiplash injury to her back.  Another car crossed in front of her own vehicle without warning at a roundabout.  She recovered from the affects of her injury to her back after nine months but still suffered from anxiety and worry eighteen months after the accident.  The sheriff awarded £2750 for compensation.
• In February 2010 Mr Hunter had whiplash injuries when his van was struck in the rear by another driver failing to pay attention.  He suffered daily pain for six weeks and needed to take pain killers.  The pain gradually got better over four months but he couldn’t play football or golf.  He had a low golf handicap of 6 and used to play football twice a week and tennis.  Because of the severe effect on his sporting activities which he was very good at, the sheriff awarded £3000 for compensation.
• In November 2005 Mr Burke was awarded £9400 in compensation for a hand condition (Vibration White Finger) which was caused by use of vibrating tools on metal work at his local council, where he was a Blacksmith. He suffered pins and needles in his fingers and tingling in his hands and numbness. His fingers went white. He did not have a good grip when gardening and would have to change jobs

These examples give some idea of what the cours may award, but every case is different. We can only assess the value of the claim once we have seen your medical report. One way you can help us is to let us know if you have had any previous medical problems which may have been made worse by the accident. Many people injure their backs in accidents; if you have had any previous trouble with your back, you must let us know, because it may make a difference to the amount of compensation you may receive.