If you have been injured at work because your employer did not keep you safe, you can make a workplace injury claim. No matter the workplace injury in Scotland,whether you were running a tractor on a farm, lifting stock in a warehouse, or walking through a loose wire in an office, the law in Scotland states your employer owes you a duty of care. If they fail to uphold that duty, you can claim compensation for suffering, lost wages, and the upheaval that follows. It is also important to note that your employer cannot fire you or penalise you for bringing a claim forward. That is the law.
When it comes to workplace injury claims in Scotland, the scope varies significantly. We see more accidents involving heavy machinery and livestock in rural areas while we are met with more slips on wet floors and poorly maintained buildings in cities. But the right to a safe workplace stays the same wherever you work.
Who can make a workplace injury claim in Scotland?
It does not happen every day, but when a serious accident happens at work, the impact on the individual, their colleagues and their family can be devastating. Scotland's workplace injury rate sits above the UK average, with construction, agriculture, and waste and recycling accounting for a disproportionate share of the harm.
What qualifies a workplace claim in Scotland? If your employer was negligent, that is, they failed to carry out a risk assessment, skipped training, let equipment deteriorate, or ignored a known hazard, and you become injured as a result, you are likely to have a valid workplace accident claim.
Thompsons Solicitors has been supporting injured workers in Scotland for years. We act exclusively for the injured worker, never for employers or insurers, and that distinction shapes every case we take on.
What types of workplace accident claims arise in Dumfries?
Thompsons has fought for clients in Dumfries and Galloway for over sixteen years.
Dumfries and Galloway is heavily agricultural, with forestry playing a major role in the local economy too. Heavy machinery, chainsaws and farm vehicles are daily realities for workers in the region, and the accidents they cause can be severe. The accidents in Dumfries typically include crush injuries, falls from height, being struck by equipment or falling branches. When it comes to injuries we see spinal injuries, head trauma, and amputations, and the outcomes can be devastating.
What workplace accident claims do lawyers in the Scottish Borders handle?
The Borders encompasses a range of industries from construction and manufacturing to agriculture, and each carries its own risks. Falls, machinery accidents and manual handling injuries are the most common claims our solicitors handle from towns like Peebles, Galashiels and Selkirk. We also deal with industrial disease claims in the region. This refers to workers being exposed to dangerous substances for years and going on to develop respiratory or skin conditions long after the original exposure. These are complex cases, but our team has the experience to pursue them properly.
What workplace accident claims can be made against councils in the Scottish Borders?
Council buildings, parks, roads and schools are workplaces for council staff and must always be kept safe. When they are not, injuries happen. Our solicitors handle claims for falls on uneven pavements, trips in badly lit or unmaintained walkways, and similar failures of duty. Local authorities carry liability insurance for exactly this purpose. Making a claim holds them accountable and makes these spaces safer for the next person.
What workplace accident claims do solicitors in Dundee handle?
Dundee's economy covers construction, manufacturing and services. Our solicitors represent workers injured in industrial settings as well as office-based accidents that people sometimes assume they cannot claim for. They can. Construction sites in Dundee produce some of the most serious injuries we see and this includes scaffolding falls, forklift collisions, and machinery malfunctions. If your employer or a subcontractor on site cut corners on safety, you are entitled to compensation for your treatment costs, lost earnings and the wider impact on your life.
What types of workplace accidents happen in Edinburgh?
Most of Edinburgh's working population is office-based, which gives the impression that workplace accidents are rare in the area. They are not. We see slips, trips, faulty equipment and poorly maintained premises which injure office workers more often than people realise. Social care settings also see their share of incidents such as falls, injuries from moving objects, and harm during patient handling. If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Edinburgh, whether in an office, care home or another setting, Thompsons Solicitors can help. Our workplace accident solicitors can advise you on how to make a compensation claim.
What types of workplace accidents happen in Glasgow?
Glasgow's economy has shifted from heavy industry to services, but the legacy of its shipbuilding and manufacturing past lingers. Former workers are still being diagnosed with mesothelioma from asbestos exposure that happened decades ago, and our industrial disease team continues to pursue claims on their behalf. In the modern Glasgow economy, construction, vehicle repair and agriculture generate the most workplace accident claims. Falls from height, machinery injuries, and vehicle collisions are serious incidents that demand experienced legal representation.
How does a workplace injury claim work in Scotland?
In Scotland, you generally have three years from the date of the accident, or from the date you first realised the injury was linked to your work, to bring a claim. The Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 governs this, and it differs from the rules in England, which is one reason why instructing a solicitor with genuine Scottish legal expertise matters
Workplace injury claims across Scotland
Workplace accidents happen across the country. Wherever you were working when you were injured, the law protects your right to claim. Thompsons Solicitors has offices and meeting places across Scotland, and we have been fighting for injured workers longer than most firms have existed. If you have been injured at work, get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation about your options.
