Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault?
Our specialist personal injury team are here to help, so you can focus on your recovery.
If you have been injured and you think it is someone else's fault, you could make a claim for financial compensation.
Each year, we help injured people in St Andrews, Fife and across the UK. We will help you get the compensation you need to fund your recovery
How did your injury occur?
The injury claims process varies according to how your injury happened.
Please select how you were injured to find out more:
Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
The key criteria for making a claim are that the injury must have occurred:
- in the last three years (limitation) and
- was caused by another party (causation) and
- that party owed you a duty of care (liability).
Are there any other points to consider?
Yes. There are numerous other factors that can affect whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or when the date of knowledge was.
If you would like to find out if you have a claim, speak to us now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Injury Claim Checker.
Are claim rules the same if a child is injured?
As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can instruct an injury lawyer to start a compensation claim on behalf of the child until they turn 18 years old.
Anyone who was injured either during their birth or as a child can start a claim themselves once they turn 18 years old.
Read more:
Child injury compensation claims
How much compensation can I claim for an injury?
The amount of money you could claim for your injury will depend on:
- the extent of your injury, and
- any financial losses or costs you have incurred.
At the start of your claim, your solicitor will consider the many ways your injury has affected your life. Your solicitor will take all of these effects into account to calculate the correct compensation award for you.
General damages
General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA).
Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages
Special damages are for financial losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.
What can I claim for after an injury? (see list)
Examples of special damages (losses you can claim for) include:
- Lost earnings (including future earnings)
- Medical treatment costs
- Physiotherapy
- Travel costs
- Costs of care
- Costs of adapting your home or car
Calculate my injury compensation
Calculating how much compensation you can claim for an injury can be complicated.
Our injury compensation calculator tells you if you may have a claim, how much compensation you could claim, and what you can claim for.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
St Andrews road accident claims
Government data reveals there were 290 road accidents in Fife in 2021, including 205 slight accidents, 83 accidents and 2 fatalities. Incidents in St Andrews in 2013 included car crashes on the A38 and A4044 roundabout and on the B4469 and M32 roundabout.
All road users in St Andrews and across the UK, owe a legal duty of care to each other, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. If someone else was to blame for your injury, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether you have been hurt in a car crash, or you were involved in a motorcycle accident, this road accident compensation guide sets out everything you need to know about how to claim.
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Work accident claims in St Andrews
In 2021, there were 367 non-fatal work accidents and 1 fatalities in Fife, based on official records.
| Fife work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 10% |
| Electricity related | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. welding rods) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related | 0% |
| Lifting and carrying | 25% |
| Physical assault | 8% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 27% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 3% |
| Hit by object | 11% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
Have you suffered an injury at work and your employer or another member of staff was to blame? If so you may be able to claim compensation through your employer's liability insurance.
Whether your accident happened while working as an engineer or a plumber, our work accident claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful work accident claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in St Andrews
Medical negligence (clinical negligence) is the term used when a person is injured due to a consultant or other health professional's lack of care. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for St Andrews.
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Occupiers liability injury claims in St Andrews
Owners and operators (occupiers) of publicly accessible premises have a duty of care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether you were hurt in a pub or in a gymnasium, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
If you've been in an accident in a public area, our panel of personal injury solicitors can help you.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Catastrophic injuries that require extensive or ongoing treatment, or have a debilitating impact on your life, could include paraplegia, spinal and brain damage and amputations, and can also include other long-lasting injuries and chronic illness.
A successful claim will reduce the burden of bills and other financial issues, so you and your family can focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury solicitors work with medical care specialists and insurance providers, to get the rounded support you need.
Read more:
Claim catastrophic injury compensation
Will I need to meet my solicitor face to face?
There is no need to visit your solicitor's office in person if you are thinking about making a claim.
On a quick phone call with a friendly advisor, you can explain what happened and find out if you may have a claim. There is no obligation to start a claim.
If you decide to start a claim, you will speak to a specialist solicitor. Your solicitor will always be available to answer any questions, and they will keep you updated every step of the way.
No win, no fee injury compensation claims
With no win, no fee, you can claim injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
How we can help you
Your solicitor will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you, and the highly-experienced panel of solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims in St Andrews and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many injury claimants in St Andrews?
We assist 100's of injured claimants in St Andrews and Fife every year.
Your solicitor will fight hard to win your case and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured at your workplace or in public.
Do you work on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?
Our no win, no fee service means that 100% of your legal fees are covered if your case is not successful. You will not need to pay anything upfront to start a claim.
St Andrews injury solicitor reviews
All solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Despite the strict professional standards that lawyers must meet, the quality of service they deliver can vary.
Online reviews and word of mouth can make it easier to decide which injury lawyer is the right fit for you.
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Personal injury lawyer reviews
Can I claim for someone else?
Yes. It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.
If, for example, an injured person is either too young or vulnerable, too injured or otherwise unable to claim on their own behalf, their litigation friend can handle the claim process for them.
The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the personal injury solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.
Read more:
Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.
Can I claim if I was partly to blame?
Even if you feel you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be able to claim compensation.
You may also still be able to claim if something you did (or failed to do) meant your injuries were more serious than they might have otherwise been (e.g. you were knocked off your bike, but you weren't wearing a helmet).
If you were partly to blame, this is known as contributory negligence. Successful claims are often made on the basis of contributory negligence, although compensation may be reduced.
Read more:
Claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.
How long will my claim take?
The time needed to resolve a compensation claim and pay out compensation can vary considerably.
For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can sometimes take years.
Injury claims can also take longer if it is not clear who is responsible for your injury, or if liability is denied by the defendant.
This table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
|
Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
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Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
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Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
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Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
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Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
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CICA claims (criminal assault) |
12 to 18 months** |
**Official Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Government agency and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) figures.
Read more about how long personal injury claims take.
Will I have to go to court?
The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.
Only a very small percentage (approx. 2%) of personal injury claims go to court - typically only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved.
Read more:
Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?
Can I get an early (interim) compensation payment?
If you suffer financial hardship as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim an interim compensation payment.
An interim payment is a partial settlement of your claim which is paid out to you before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.
Read more:
Can I get interim compensation payments?
Author:
Paul Carvis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Paul is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, and has served as a Deputy District Judge, giving him a uniquely broad understanding of the claims process.