Complex & serious injury lawyers in Scotland
RTA Law are Scotland's specialist RTA solicitors. We've built a reputation supporting clients with complex and life-altering injuries.
How RTA Law supports you
The impact of a serious injury can be life changing. There is a lot to come to terms with; not just the physical injury, but often the psychological impact of how your life may change can feel all consuming.We have a wealth of knowledge in dealing with serious and life altering injuries including; brain and spinal injuries, amputations and polytrauma.
The RTA Law difference
- Instruct a solicitor who is willing to give you the time you deserve and who understands what is important to you.
- We will go to see our clients in person as early as possible. We will come to see you in hospital as well as at home. We can then get to know you, your family and your environment. This then allows us to instruct the right team to assist in the recovery process
Early intervention & rehabilitation
We will work collaboratively with insurers and defenders’ solicitors, where appropriate. Early involvement of a case manager to co-ordinate the discharge home and make sure all required care and equipment is available. The importance of rehabilitation cannot be overstated. We make sure the client is at the centre of everything we do. No two individuals or injuries are the same, so we take the time to get to know you and how the injuries and recovery are impacting your life.
Our main aim is to work with our clients to get them back doing what they love and with the right team around them, identify what their new normal is going to look like.
The NHS will be involved in the early stages of medical care and rehabilitation, but we will always push for early private provision to further our client’s progress.
Vocational rehabilitation
Rehabilitation does not stop at getting someone home. After a life altering injury, you may not be able to return to your pre-incident employment, but we will make sure consideration is taken to transferrable skills or support to return to amended duties. Employment can give someone a sense of purpose and identity.
We strive to make sure all avenues are considered to get a client back to as close as possible, their pre injury position.
Client stories and videos
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Putting the client first is not just as a tagline, but is the foundation to the work that RTA Law does. It is about redefining success in a way that aligns with what truly matters to our clients and their loved ones.
Brain injury
Building a Relationship
We start by understanding the nature of your brain injury and how it is impacting you in the short to medium term.
Depending on the severity of the brain injury, we need to consider whether our client has capacity or whether a Power of Attorney or Guardian needs to be appointed. It takes specialist knowledge to guide clients and their families through the process.
In brain injury cases, it is so important to build a relationship with the family as well as the client. We need to understand who you were before this accident. Some changes can be subtle or a client may have little to no insight into the changes. It is therefore important that we speak with friends and family to build a full picture.
There can also be additional complications such as hearing or sight loss which also need to be considered. At RTA Law we understand that brain injuries manifest in different ways. We are flexible in our approach to make sure we meet the necessary needs of our clients.
The effects of a serious head injury can be catastrophic. The injured person and their family require specialist support and care. When considering a vulnerable road user's injury compensation claim, it’s important to assess the care needs and make sure the help and support are in place at the outset.
We work with leading experts to make sure your injuries are clearly documented and the impact they have on your life and work are noted accurately and in detail.
Spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries are life changing. There are varying degrees of spinal injury. At RTA Law we are here to guide our clients through the journey after that life altering injury.
In Scotland, we have the benefit of the National Spinal Injury Unit which is a fantastic NHS facility in Glasgow.
- We meet our clients at the unit and help prepare them for life post discharge.
- We push for early instruction of a case manager who is able to work with the team on the Unit so a care package and home adaptations can be arranged.
- We are well versed in instructing experts to look at property needs, transport requirements and rehabilitation equipment. The key is support at every step of the way. We offer that support to our clients and their loved ones.
If you or someone you know has sustained a spinal-cord injury, it is important to contact an experienced lawyer with the requisite expertise.
When claiming compensation for a spinal cord injury, it’s important to consider a whole range of issues, including the provision of lifelong medical care and assistance, adaptations around the home or alternative housing.
Amputations
Amputation injuries are by their nature, devastating. We deal with traumatic amputation cases as well as surgical amputation following road traffic accidents. We work with leading experts to support our clients and help them understand life post amputation.
It can be extremely daunting to face life as an amputee and what it might mean for you, your work, your family and your future. Our team keep up to date with all technological advancements in the world of prosthetics so that we can help signpost our clients.
Rehabilitation is key. In Scotland you will likely be provided with a prosthetic limb on the NHS but this may not be the best fit for you both now and in the future. Therefore, we consider the private prosthetic options available.
- We look at trialling limbs to make sure we understand what will work best for our client.
- We believe our clients should receive the best possible legal advice and support.
- We will work closely with an independent team of legal experts, including both junior and senior counsel, top medical consultants and highly-regarded expert witnesses to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
As part of this service, if travelling to our offices is difficult, we will arrange to meet you in your home or in hospital and will personally keep you up to date with the progress of your case.
Polytrauma
Polytrauma is the term given when someone sustains multiple injuries. These can involve fractures and internal injuries.
They are often complicated in nature because more than one body part is affected.
In the most serious of cases, some more ‘minor’ injuries can go undiagnosed in the early days which could still have life-long implications.
We will make sure medical records and scans are reviewed to better understand the catalogue of injuries and what experts need to be instructed to provide reports.
In polytrauma cases, it is likely we will require several experts.
Lawyers frequently assess damages based upon previously reported cases. However, when a vulnerable road user suffers multiple injuries, little guidance can be found by studying previous cases because, when it comes to a specific combination of injuries, no two cases are alike.
Early intervention rehabilitation is of vital importance.
We are able to help signpost clients so they can access the help they require, when they require it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Serious Injury Claims
What is considered a serious injury claim?
A serious injury claim usually involves life-changing injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations or multiple traumatic injuries requiring long-term rehabilitation and support.
How long do serious injury claims take in Scotland?
Complex injury claims can take months or years depending on medical recovery, rehabilitation needs and long-term care assessments.
Can rehabilitation support be arranged before settlement?
Yes. Early rehabilitation and interim payments may be available to help clients access treatment, care, equipment and specialist support.
What compensation can be claimed after a catastrophic injury?
Compensation can include medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, loss of earnings, care costs, home adaptations, prosthetics and future support needs.
Why choose a specialist serious injury lawyer?
Serious injury cases require specialist legal expertise, medical evidence and rehabilitation planning to ensure long-term needs are properly addressed.
If you or a loved one has suffered a life-changing injury, contact RTA Law for specialist legal advice and rehabilitation support across Scotland.