Motorcycle Law Scotland is a specialist niche legal practice that represents and looks after motorcyclists who have been injured in non-fault road traffic accidents in Scotland. The practice was set up and is spearheaded by Brenda Mitchell who has been handling personal injury cases for over 25 years.
Brenda obtained her full motorcycle licence in 1983 and her passion and focus on Motorcycle Accident Law arises from a desire to make a difference to motorcyclists, many of whom suffer serious injury through no fault of their own. There can be a perceived prejudice against motorcyclists, which must be overcome. Motorcyclists do concern themselves about all aspects of road safety and recognise their vulnerable status on the roads. If they are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident they should at the very least get access to a legal service where the lawyer understands motorcycle dynamics and control and the service provided is a personal one. Motorcyclists don't want a claims pack and an anonymous call, they want to meet their lawyer and feel reassured that the lawyer knows what they are talking about. In essence, motorcycle accident victims should have personal specialist representation.
For a number of years now, insurance companies have been promoting legal expense insurance cover for their policyholders as part of their insurance. There is often a cost associated with Legal Expense Insurance although more recently many insurers are giving it away free. Insurance companies do make large sums of money from “nominated panel solicitors” who effectively buy the injury claim details. At source, your case is referred to a solicitor you haven’t instructed and who may or may not know anything about motorcycling. You might get a qualified lawyer, you might not. You might get a specialist who understands motorcycle law, you might not. It’s a lottery and one thing’s for sure, you don’t get choice.
The starting point is you don’t need Legal Expense Cover. Good Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury speculate their fee on the success of a claim which means you don’t pay legal fees upfront and if your case is lost you walk away. Your Lawyer will fund your case and if successful can recover fees from the party at fault or their insurer. This is access to Justice with no financial risk. You don’t pay anything and you receive compensation for your injuries. If you lose, you walk away and have nothing to pay. The advantage is you have choice in the matter and can instruct someone you feel is best placed to act for you.
Last year Motorcycle Law Scotland introduced a new product for motorcyclists called Legal Expense Protection.
We have been encouraging motorcyclists to register for LEP and this seems to have been very well received by the motorcycle community across Scotland. It is free to register, gives you peace of mind and, most importantly, if you are ever involved in a non fault accident you will get access to:
- Specialist legal representation
- Replacement motorcycle helmet
- Replacement protective motorcycle clothing
- Medical expenses
You can pick up a Legal Expense Protection leaflet at most of the motorcycle dealers across Scotland or simply register online and we will send you out your LEP card.
– Rod Mitchell, Marketing Director, Motorcycle Law Scotland
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