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Not all accidents involve personal injury. If your vehicle was damaged in a collision but you weren’t in it at the time, you can still claim compensation for repairs and other related losses from the third-party insurance company. An independent engineer will assess the damage to your vehicle and provide an estimate for repairs. We can then pursue the third party to cover the repair costs and any additional losses, such as the need for a hire vehicle while yours is being repaired.
At Khan Law, we are dedicated to helping you claim compensation for vehicle damage. For many of our clients, this may be their first time making a claim. That’s why we take the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring your experience is as smooth as possible. We’ve outlined our process below to give you a better understanding of how we’ll support you.
We will guide you through the entire process on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis—so it won’t cost you anything! Our team will provide expert advice on any settlement offers to make sure you receive the best possible outcome. At Khan Law, our goal is to make claiming compensation as simple, easy, and stress-free as possible. We handle everything, so you don’t have to go out of your way.
If you’d like to make a claim, contact us at 0141 378 0514, or fill out our enquiry form, and a member of our team will get in touch with you soon!
Scotland’s Three-Year Time Limit
You are only entitled to claim compensation up to 5 years from the date of your accident. After this time, you will no longer be able to make a claim.
Our Vehicle Damage Claims Claim Process
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Once we have received your details a member of our team will contact you and take the necessary details to ascertain whether you have a valid claim.
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We will send your claim to the ‘at fault’ driver’s insurance company and confirm whether they accept fault for the accident.
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An engineer will be instructed to examine your vehicle and determine the cost of repairs or whether your vehicle is a total loss. We will seek payment in order to allow repairs to begin on your vehicle.
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Once repairs are completed (or you receive your total loss settlement) we will seek to claim any other losses.
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Once an offer is accepted, you will receive a cheque with your settlement amount within a few weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicle Damage Claims
When can I claim compensation?
You can claim compensation if your vehicle was damaged as the result of a road traffic accident.
Who values my repairs/total loss?
Your repairs or total loss will be valued by an independent engineer. The engineer is suitable qualified and due to his independence, his opinion is mostly accepted by insurance companies.
What else can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for a number of other things including, any income that you lost out on as a result of the accident. You can also claim for a hire vehicle if you required this due to your vehicle being undriveable.
How much will it cost me?
NOTHING! We pursue all of our claims on a ‘no win no fee’ basis which means you don’t pay a penny if you are not successful.
How much compensation will I receive?
The amount of compensation you receive is wholly dependent on the Engineer’s report, however, we will review this with you prior to releasing this to the third party insurance company.
How long do I have to claim?
With a vehicle damage claim you have a period of 5 years to claim from the date of the accident.