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Types of Accident You Can Claim For
Whatever type of accident you've had, these guides explain your options under Scots law and how a claim works.
Helpful Guides & Resources
Free, plain-English guides to help you understand the claims process in Scotland.
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.
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 the compensation for the injury itself, and compensation for financial losses such as lost income is not touched by it.
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 the type and severity of your injury, plus any financial losses like lost wages or medical expenses. Whiplash claims typically range from £2,000 to £12,000, while more serious injuries can be significantly higher.