£58,000 Secured for Passenger Injured in Road Traffic Accident

The Accident

Miss K was travelling as a passenger in a vehicle that veered off the road and struck a concrete block.

The Injuries & Aftermath

This accident caused Miss K to suffer multiple injuries including injuries to her spleen and pelvis.

Miss K was forced to take time off work and seek ongoing medical treatment as a result.

Legal Insight: Personal Injury Claims in Scotland

Under Scots Law, passengers injured in road traffic accidents are entitled to claim compensation for their injuries, loss of earnings, and medical expenses.

As a leading personal injury solicitor in Scotland, Khan Law acted swiftly to initiate her claim and build a robust case.

Our Strategy and Results

We notified the at-fault party’s insurer and received an initial offer of £15,000. However, based on the extent of Miss K’s injuries, we advised her to reject the offer.

After obtaining specialist medical reports to fully document the extent of her injuries, we raised a court action when no further offers were forthcoming.

Despite no offers being made during this period, we continued negotiations, involving experienced counsel as trial approached. Just two weeks before going to court, the insurers renewed their original offer—but our negotiation resulted in an increased offer of £30,000.

We persisted and ultimately settled the case for £58,000—a result Miss K was thrilled with.

This case demonstrates why you should never accept the first offer – the insurer’s job is to reduce the amount paid out, and that is only to your detriment!

The other key factor in this case is that passengers in road traffic accidents are entitled to compensation.

If you have been injured as a passenger in a road traffic accident, we can help. Call us on 0141 378 0514, or fill out our enquiry form, and a member of our team will be in touch.