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Personal Injury Claims Scotland

Personal Injury Claims
in Scotland
Explained Under Scots Law

Injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault? This guide explains how personal injury claims work under Scots law — what you can claim for, how long you have, and how no win no fee funding actually works in Scotland.

Quick Answer

Personal Injury Claims Scotland explains how to claim compensation under Scots law. You generally have three years to raise a claim, and many are funded by a success fee agreement with nothing to pay upfront. This site is not a law firm: enquiries go to Thompsons Scotland LLP, regulated by the Law Society of Scotland.
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Keep this short. Please do not include NHS or National Insurance numbers or your full medical history; the firm will ask for what it needs.

Your details go to Thompsons Scotland LLP, solicitors regulated by the Law Society of Scotland. It costs nothing, you are under no obligation, and you are free to instruct any solicitor you choose. The firm will assess what you send and will tell you if it cannot take the case on.

This site is published by OLA Consultants Ltd, which is the data controller for the details you enter here and passes them to Thompsons Scotland LLP; that firm then decides for itself how it uses them. We keep your enquiry for up to three years and you can ask us to delete it at any time. Read our privacy policy before you send it.

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Choose the kind of claim that fits

Start with the area closest to what happened. Each guide explains your options under Scots law, and you can ask about any of them without commitment.

Road accidents

Cars, motorbikes, cyclists, pedestrians, passengers, hit-and-run and uninsured drivers.

Accidents at work

Construction, machinery, falls from height, repetitive strain and unsafe workplaces.

Slips, trips & falls

Pavements, shops, car parks and other public places, plus dog attacks and faulty products.

Industrial disease

Asbestos, hearing loss, vibration white finger and other illness caused by work.

Serious & fatal injury

Brain and spinal injury, medical negligence, and claims after a death.

Not sure where to start?

How personal injury claims work in Scotland, who can claim, and time limits.

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Helpful Guides & Resources

Free, plain-English guides to help you understand the claims process in Scotland.

Compensation CalculatorAfter Accident ChecklistClaim TimelineProving LiabilityTime LimitsContributory NegligenceWhiplash Compensation AmountsPsychological Injury ClaimsMIB ClaimsYour Rights After AccidentDashcam Evidence GuideChoosing a Solicitor

How Does a Personal Injury Claim Work?

Making a claim is simpler than you might think. Here's our 3-step process.

1

Free Consultation

Tell us what happened. It takes about 3 minutes — by phone or online form.

2

A Solicitor Reviews It

Your enquiry goes to Thompsons Scotland LLP. If they take your case on, their solicitors run the claim for you.

3

If Your Claim Succeeds

No Win, No Fee — there is no legal fee if the claim fails. If it succeeds, a success fee comes out of your damages.

Accident Claims Across Scotland

We help people in every part of Scotland. Select your area for local guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about personal injury claims in Scotland.

In Scotland, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to start a personal injury claim. However, it's best to seek advice as soon as possible while evidence is fresh. There are exceptions for children and people with reduced mental capacity.

In Scotland it normally means a success fee agreement: there is nothing to pay upfront and no legal fee if the claim does not succeed. If it succeeds, a success fee is deducted from your damages. The receiving firm's stated offer is that it comes from the injury element rather than from compensation for financial losses, but that is a term of its agreement, not a legal rule, so ask for it in writing.

Yes. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under Scottish law. This applies to road accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls, and many other situations.

You may be eligible if you were injured in the last three years due to someone else's fault. This includes car accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls, and medical negligence. A free consultation will confirm your eligibility.

After you get in touch, your enquiry is passed to Thompsons Scotland LLP, a firm regulated by the Law Society of Scotland. If they take the case, their solicitors gather evidence, arrange medical reports and deal with the other side's insurer. Most claims settle without a court hearing.

Yes. Scotland has its own legal system and courts. The basic time limit is three years in both countries, but the whiplash tariff that applies in England and Wales does not apply in Scotland, and court procedure is different. It's important to use a solicitor experienced in Scots law.

Compensation depends on how serious and lasting the injury is, the medical evidence, and financial losses such as lost earnings. We do not publish a table of figures because a range cannot value a claim; a solicitor can give an assessment once they have seen your evidence.

Why Scottish Law Is Different

Scotland has its own legal system. Understanding these differences is critical to maximising your personal injury claim. Who we are and how this site works.

3-Year Time Limit

You generally have three years from the date of the accident to raise an action, under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.

No Whiplash Cap

Unlike England, Scotland has no fixed tariff for whiplash claims. Compensation reflects actual injury severity.

Use a Scottish Solicitor

Scottish courts differ. Choose a solicitor experienced in Scots law for No Win No Fee claims.

Not sure if you have a claim?

Tell us what happened and a solicitor will tell you honestly whether there is a claim worth bringing. No cost, no obligation.

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Keep this short. Please do not include NHS or National Insurance numbers or your full medical history; the firm will ask for what it needs.

Your details go to Thompsons Scotland LLP, solicitors regulated by the Law Society of Scotland. It costs nothing, you are under no obligation, and you are free to instruct any solicitor you choose. The firm will assess what you send and will tell you if it cannot take the case on.

This site is published by OLA Consultants Ltd, which is the data controller for the details you enter here and passes them to Thompsons Scotland LLP; that firm then decides for itself how it uses them. We keep your enquiry for up to three years and you can ask us to delete it at any time. Read our privacy policy before you send it.