What does it matter if a local lawyer is involved?
There are many differences in personal injury law between Scotland and England. The most important difference is that an English law firm cannot bring a court case in Scotland. If the accident occurred in Scotland, you will need a Scottish law firm to represent you. An English firm may try to convince you that your case will be settled before it goes to court. This could mean that your claim and case are likely to be substantially under-settled. The defending party will also know that your solicitor cannot take your case to court. You should therefore choose a Scottish firm as your representative to start the process.
Personal injury law is not a subject that all lawyers or law firms are familiar with. Personal injury is a very specific area of law that has many statutes and regulations. Even though you might be a solicitor, this does not necessarily mean that you have the necessary knowledge or access to the tools needed to reach the best outcome. You may win the case, but not the correct amount. Digby Brown is often asked to review cases that have been settled. They often find huge differences in settlement and value.
If you are the victim of an accident, you must have access to a specialist solicitor who will be able to represent your interests throughout the claims process.
What can I do to get help from a personal injury lawyer?
The purpose of consulting an expert in personal injury law is to ensure that you receive the correct amount of compensation. However, your lawyer may also be able to assist you in other areas. Because they have access to top-notch medical specialists and rehabilitation providers, they can assist you in your recovery. A lawyer can help you through difficult times in your life. Your lawyer may also be able to apply for interim payments, which can help you pay daily living expenses and get the maximum amount of damages.
An experienced personal injury lawyer will represent you against the insurers of the other party and not settle your case.
Many people might immediately associate the term specialist with high-priced. But, a specialist firm doesn't necessarily have to cost more. Because these types of cases are expensive, the term "no win, no fee" was originally coined. If a solicitor charged fees every month (as a traditional model), it would be difficult for many people to pay these expenses. This model does not charge fees until the case is closed and the client has received the rightful damages. In cases where the other side takes responsibility for the claim, they must also reimburse all fees, including the fees of the pursuing attorney.
The model will ensure that you, the client, do not pay the costs if the case is lost. It is the responsibility of the solicitor to make the case successful. If it fails, then we will take full responsibility for any loss and all expenses incurred. Digby Brown charges a success charge to offset the loss in case of failure. Digby Brown uses its in-house funding vehicle, Compensate>>. This allows us to access the resources needed to achieve the best result for your case with no financial risk.
What does it matter if a local lawyer is involved?
First, let's define what is local. We have seven offices in Scotland and believe that we can say we are local. These offices are not just addresses; they are full-fledged centers of excellence, staffed by experienced solicitors.
As simple as it sounds, being a local solicitor means that you are familiar with the area. You will be familiar with the roads, major junctions, and areas where accidents are most likely to occur. As a local solicitor, you can gain a good understanding of the businesses and industries in the region. This allows for the building of experience on the types and severity of the injuries and incidents that occur in the area. This can help you understand specifics such as equipment failures and procedural shortcomings. Digby Brown offices are located from Inverness to Ayr and have the experience and knowledge to help you learn quickly when you present a situation and the circumstances of someone who was in an accident.
Locality means that you can meet your lawyer easily -- and that is a big plus. They are not anonymous people you reach by email or phone; they can be there in person to help you with your case.
Many cases will be handled in the Sheriff’s Courts. Your solicitor will be well-versed with these courts.
The best personal injury lawyers
Digby Brown has a team of lawyers who are experts in personal injury law. A local specialist lawyer will represent you. You must have a local lawyer to ensure that you receive excellent client service.
Our offices are located in Scotland, in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Kirkcaldy. Inverness, Inverness, Inverness, and Ayr. From these offices, our solicitors can keep in regular touch with our clients to ensure they are properly informed and supported throughout each stage of their claim.
Because of our expertise in this field, we can access local medical experts throughout Scotland who will travel to your place. We have access to both the Edinburgh Court of Session as well as the Court of Session.
Our team will do everything possible to ensure that you receive the highest level of service and the best result. It doesn't matter what it means to you.