Driving Lesson Accident Claims

Driving lesson accident claims are to be expected. Every driver started out as a novice at one point in time and it is during these periods of learning that new drivers pose the biggest threat on Scotland’s roads.

Learner driver accidents are becoming more common as more and more new drivers learn the rules of the road. New drivers are more likely to make mistakes and even with the instructor on hand; an accident is a possibility that can occur.​

If you have been injured in a driving lesson accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to receive compensation for injuries and losses. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd. can help secure you the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries. Our claim specialists have years of experience guiding people, just like you, through the claims process.

Responsibilities of a Learner Driver​
To become a licensed driver in Scotland, you need to meet some safety requirements. You will need to drive in a reasonably safe manner that doesn’t put other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists in harm’s way. This includes following all the rules set out in the Scottish Highway Code such as adhering to speed limits, traffic signals, and checking your blind spots prior to changing lanes. Below are the requirements that must be met by every learner driver in order to become a valid licensed driver.

• 17+ Year of Age
• Acquired Provisional License
• 21+ Year Old Supervisor
• L’ Plates

Driving Lesson Class Coverage​
Private driving schools are required by law to carry some form of insurance protection. This insurance covers all of the drivers and vehicles in the class. This coverage is specifically designed to handle the unique challenges a driving school might encounter. The majority of driving school accidents are going to be the new driver’s fault. You will still need your own in insurance to drive. In some rare cases, you may need to use your personal insurance to cover a driving lesson claim. Be sure to ask your instructor about their coverage.

Can My Instructor Be Held Accountable if I Crash?​
Many people carelessly assume because they were driving their instructor cannot be found at fault. In reality, the situation is much different. Your driving instructor has a “duty of care” to ensure you are given clear directions and in many classes the driver has a vehicle specially designed to allow intervention to avoid accidents. If your instructor failed to act because they were acting in an unsafe manner then they could be held accountable.

For example, Let’s say Jamie is a learner driver. She is getting used to Scotland’s roads with some help from her driving instructor Steven. As Jamie approaches a busy intersection she notices the traffic lights are out. Confused at what to do she passes through the intersection and causes a road traffic accident. Who is at fault? Well if Jamie’s instructor Steven had not been texting at the time he would have seen the intersection had its traffic lights out and could have instructed Jamie on how to navigate this scenario correctly. In this scenario, Steven could be found to be at fault for the accident.

What if a Third Party is Involved in a Learner Driver Accident?​
Vehicles intended for use by driving schools, for the purpose of teaching learner drivers, must display an L’ plate. The purpose of this special plate is to notify other drivers on the road to the presence of a learner driver. In theory, this should allow the other drivers to practice added caution while manoeuvring around the new driver. This isn’t always the case and in some scenarios third-party drivers may look to “bully” the learner driver by tailgating or by making aggressive manoeuvres. If these actions result in a road traffic accident occurring then the third party driver will be held liable. If the situation is reversed and the learner driver was the culprit, the driving school and the driver will probably share some of the fault.

What Kind of Injuries Can I Claim?​
Injuries sustained in a road traffic accident can vary greatly from simple scrapes to more severe injuries. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a road traffic accident then you can seek compensation. Here are the most common road traffic accident injuries:-

• Whiplash
• Cuts, Scrapes, Lacerations
• Bruises
• Broken Bones
• Fracture Injury
• Soft Tissue Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Multiple Injury
• Amputation Injury
• Brain Injury

How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You​
Our team of experienced claim specialists can give you the timely advice you need to make your claim a success. Learner accident claims must be reviewed on an individual basis. Once your claim has been reviewed we will give you a straightforward assessment of your claim and guide you on the best compensation strategy to follow. We understand the sensitivity and professionalism in which your claim must be handled and we are dedicated to making your learner driver claims experience as stress-free as possible.

No Win No Fee​
Conditional Fee Agreements, or CFAs, allow you to stop worrying about your fees. If your compensation claim is not successful then all of your fees are waived. You can recover in peace knowing the expert team at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd are working on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve. ​

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