A 79-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on a busy Glasgow Road
Police are requesting information following the incident on Tuesday, March 25.
The car accident took place on London Road at its junction with Tobago Road in the East End, involving a white Citroen Berlingo van and a black Mercedez-Benz Vito taxi.
Police were called to the collision, at around 5.25pm. Emergency services hurried to the location. A 79-year-old woman who was travelling in the taxi was then brought to the hospital for medical attention.
Tragically, the elderly woman passed away on Saturday, March 29. The collision is still under investigation.
Sergeant Jim Dewar stated:
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who passed away at this very difficult time.”
“We have been doing thorough investigations, and although we’ve already obtained CCTV and witness accounts, I’m urging anyone else who witnessed the incident or has dash cam evidence to come forward.”
Additionally, a representative for Police Scotland stated:
“Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2708 of March 25.”
Frequently asked questions
I am a driver involved in a car accident. What should I do?
- Firstly, stay calm.
- If you are in immediate danger or you pose a danger to other travellers, place your vehicle hazard lights on and try to carefully move your vehicle to a safe location.
- Vacate your car and leave the hazard lights on.
If you are in any doubt as to whether your car is roadworthy immediately following the accident, leave the car where it is, still displaying the hazard lights, and make your way on foot to a safe area.
If you, your passengers or the third party report any injuries following the accident, or you cannot move the vehicle and are worried it is a hazard, contact the emergency services for advice or medical attention.
If I was a passenger involved in a car accident, can I make a claim?
Yes, you can.
If you as a passenger have sustained an injury following the accident, you are entitled to make a claim. This also applies if your own driver caused the accident when you were his or her passenger.
How do I make a claim?
Starting a road traffic accident claim is very simple. There are many claims management companies advertising on national television, radio, and the internet, most claiming to work with the best law firms and that you will receive the best level of service possible.
Whilst this may be true in some cases, claims management companies are likely to pass you to a solicitor willing to pay them the most money for your business. This does not necessarily mean that they are the ‘best fit’ for you.
More often than not, the claims management company (CMC) will have no further involvement in your accident case once the solicitor has taken it on. The same may also apply to a solicitor recommended by your insurers.
- We would recommend that you contact a solicitor directly and undertake your own due diligence. Speak to them. What are your first impressions? Are they talking to you clearly, in understandable, jargon-free language? How long have they been around? What do online reviews say about them and their successes with accident claims?
- Once you are happy to proceed with a firm, they should discuss funding arrangements with you and whether they feel you should consider any additional insurance protection for your claim. This is often known as After the Event Insurance or ATE.
- Most firms will offer to act on your behalf in a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), sometimes known as a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ Agreement. Oakwood Scotland Solicitors can deal with your car accident claim on such a basis.
Who should pay for the repairs to my vehicle?
If you were to blame for the collision, it depends on the level of motor insurance cover that you have:
- A fully comprehensive policy means that your own insurers will cover the cost of repairs or pay you the pre-accident value of the vehicle if it is uneconomical to fix.
Beware, though. An accident claim against your insurance will affect your no claims discount or you will ‘lose a life’ from your no claims bonus protection. This may result in increased insurance premiums.
It is also likely that you will have to contribute your policy excess towards the repairs, or that the figure will be deducted from your total loss payment. In some situations, your insurers may agree to waive this.
- If you had third-party fire and theft cover only, you will not be covered, meaning that repairs will be your own responsibility.
If the accident was not your fault, the same will apply if you have fully comprehensive cover. The difference is that your own insurance company will attempt to recover its outlay from the insurers of the responsible party.
If you have third-party fire and theft cover in this instance, you may be able to seek the costs of the claim from the third-party insurers.
Post-accident care
Having a road traffic accident can be a very stressful time. Instructing your insurers to deal with the matter is likely to result in you having to pay a policy excess and losing your no claims bonus.
You may also find that you have to speak to multiple companies as insurers will often outsource different parts of the process to their partners.
Oakwood Scotland Solicitors can provide you with a ‘One-Stop Shop,’ for all of your post-accident needs. As well as being experts in personal injury, we have a network of highly experienced repairers that can be utilised.
If your vehicle is deemed uneconomical to repair, we will seek the pre-accident value of the car from the insurers of the responsible driver. If your damaged car is not roadworthy, we can arrangement for a replacement vehicle to be delivered to your door, seeking the costs of the same from the third-party insurers.
Further reading
Road traffic accidents – Oakwood Scotland Solicitors
What do I do now?
Contact Oakwood Scotland Solicitors Ltd and provide us with some basic details about the accident, your injuries, and details of your financial losses. We will then be able to tell you if you have a viable road traffic accident claim. There is absolutely no obligation to proceed. You can provide information or get in touch by:
Phone: 0141 406 3324
Email: enquiries@oakwoodscotland.co.uk
Alastair Cameron — Solicitor and Director
Alastair is the Director responsible for Oakwood Scotland, bringing a wealth of experience in personal injury and civil litigation. With 24 years in the legal profession he regularly handles complex and high-value claims, appearing frequently in courts throughout Scotland.
Alastair is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, both known and respected for his pragmatic approach to disputes. However, his expertise extends beyond personal injury to civil litigation areas such as debt recovery, property litigation, breach of contract, and consumer litigation.
