If you live in Moray or have been injured in an accident which happened in Moray, here are some factors to consider if you need to choose a solicitor to help you with a personal injury claim. Are you going to use a local solicitor or one who is at a distance from you? A Moray solicitor will have local knowledge, which could be useful and give them an advantage over someone who is not based in the area. For some types of accident - for example, pavement tripping accidents - it can be crucial for someone (often, the solicitor!) to visit the locus of the accident as soon as possible after the accident in order to take photographs and make measurements. A local solicitor is going to be better-placed to carry out such work. Or maybe not. Google Streetview and other free online tools mean that a virtual visit to a locus is often possible and this may be sufficient, depending upon the type of accident. So, it may not be essential to have a local solicitor to deal with your Continue Reading
What Can I Claim Personal Injury Compensation For?
The answer to the question "What can I claim personal injury compensation for?" is something which is bound to influence you in deciding whether or not it is even worth your while bothering with a claim at all. If you are injured in an accident and need to make a claim for compensation, there are various possible elements which can make up your claim as a whole. We tend to refer to these as “heads of claim”. Also note that, in this context, “damages” is another word for “compensation”. The way to think about it is that any loss you have suffered as a result of your accident can probably be compensated. Here is a list of some of the most common elements found in personal injury claims. Your pain and suffering The level of compensation you get for your injuries is calculated on a sliding scale. So, the more serious and long-lasting your injuries, the greater the amount of compensation you will receive. Multiple injuries will increase the value of the claim here, though Continue Reading
Holiday Accidents: When Can You Claim?
This is the time of year when many of us are returning to work with happy holiday memories. However, for some, their vacation will have been spoiled by an accident or illness. Damage to your health is upsetting enough but the difficulties created will be compounded where you don’t speak the local language and are dealing with an unfamiliar health care system. Added to the pain and suffering of your injury is the regret that the money you have spent on your trip has been wasted. If you have been the victim of injury or illness on holiday, can you do anything to recoup your losses? It depends upon the exact circumstances but there are certainly some situations in which you can claim successfully for your physical, emotional and financial loss. Package holidays If, for example, the injury occurred while you were on a package holiday, the focus will be on whether the tour operator is to blame. Tour operators have a legal duty to protect the customers to whom they have sold holidays. Continue Reading
Testimonial – I had never claimed…
"I had never claimed for personal injury before and had no idea how to go about it. I felt at ease talking to you about my claim." Continue Reading
Testimonial – I found that you…
"I found that you dealt with everything very quickly and that you were very professional to deal with. " Continue Reading
Testimonial – JM Inverness
"I was injured in a serious road traffic accident near Fort Augustus when I was a front seat passenger in a car which was in a head on collision. Initially, after the accident, when I was still recovering from my injuries, I didn’t want the additional stress of making a claim, so I left it for a while. I didn’t know much about the process and wanted to know what would happen if I proceeded. I called a few solicitors to enquire but didn’t feel I could trust any of them. I called Grigor & Young and spoke with Marie Morrison. I could tell she was a genuine, honest person. She was easy to talk to and, above all, trustworthy. I left it for a few months and then got back in touch with her when I felt ready to proceed. I was very worried about the future but I feel more secure now. Having resolved the claim gives me some closure and helps me move forward. The claim helped me face up to many issues that I would probably have swept under the carpet. From these points of view, it was well Continue Reading
Testimonial – RR Shetland
"I was injured as the result of an accident at work in Lerwick. I suffered crush injuries to my hand, which did not heal fully. My major concern was that I did not want to create any bad feeling at work in making a claim because I am still employed by the same company. As it turned out, my colleagues were very supportive and I am glad I went ahead with the claim. I found Peter Brash easy to communicate with and also helpful and understanding. I would be happy to recommend your personal injury services to others. You achieved an excellent end-result for me." RR, Shetland Continue Reading
Testimonial – JC Ellon
"I was working for a construction company in the renovation of a farm building when I slipped on an icy roof, twisting and injuring my knee. I continued to have a lot of bother with my knee and needed several operations on it. I had to retrain for a less physical type of work. Before I consulted Grigor & Young, I was concerned that I might not have enough evidence about the way in which my injury had happened. In going ahead with a claim, I found that it was actually worth more than I had thought it would be worth. I felt that Grigor & Young provided a “complete” service and only minimal input was required from me. It was reliable and hassle-free. I got a good result. Thank you." JC, Ellon, Aberdeenshire Continue Reading
Testimonial – LC Thurso
“I had an accident in a public play park when I was still at primary school. I injured my mouth and lost several front teeth. Final treatment for my injuries had to wait until I was old enough that my mouth was fully grown, which took several years. I appreciated Peter Brash’s caring attitude and his constant, easy-to-understand communication about the progress of the case gave me reassurance that our goal was always in sight. The claim gave me the opportunity to meet with expert dental professionals I would never otherwise have been able to consult. Thank you for the great service, all your hard work and for sticking with me to make my dream of having my teeth back possible. I would definitely recommend your personal injury claims services to others.” LC, Thurso, Caithness Continue Reading
Testimonial – AD Orkney
“I suffered a whiplash injury in a very frightening coach crash in Caithness. I had never made a personal injury claim before and I was unsure what the process might entail. I was unsure whether I might have to plead my case personally to a panel. Peter Brash was extremely patient with me throughout the process and at times I wasn’t sure I would proceed but Peter assured me about each step. All of the correspondence I received was jargon-free. I would recommend your services to others because you made it a very easy process. Thank you for making the process easy. Due to this, I can now move forward and hopefully put this incident behind me.” AD, Orkney Continue Reading
Testimonial – MH Wick
“I suffered an injury to my foot at work. When I thought about making a claim originally, I was concerned that I would have to pay for the services of a solicitor and I was worried it would be too expensive. I wasn’t sure I would have a valid claim. I thought I might be wasting my time and yours. Turns out I couldn’t be more wrong. My whole claim was dealt with by telephone and by letters. You took the worry of making the claim out of my hands. In the end, I have had no costs to pay. I received all my compensation, without deduction. I feel I have got 110% satisfaction. Thank you all so very much – you have been outstanding.” MH, Wick, Caithness Continue Reading
Testimonial – Thank you, Peter…
"Thank you, Peter, so much for all your help in getting me my teeth back the way they used to be. It’s all I have ever wanted." Continue Reading