A serious injury can change your life in an instant. From long-term rehabilitation to financial uncertainty, the impact can be overwhelming, not just for the injured person, but for their entire family. If you or a loved one has suffered a life-changing injury, Thompsons Solicitors can help you make a serious injury claim and secure the compensation, care, and justice you deserve.
As one of Scotland’s leading personal injury law firms, we have decades of experience helping clients rebuild their lives after catastrophic injury. Our specialist serious injury solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis, offering free initial consultations and complete transparency from start to finish.
When you instruct us, your case will be managed by our Life Impact Team. Our solicitors in this team have extensive legal knowledge and experience of working with those who suffer complex injuries, along with their families. Our solicitors work in a trauma-informed way and have been awarded Certificates in Trauma-Informed Practice by the Law Society of Scotland.
What Is a Serious Injury Claim?
A serious injury claim involves compensation for an injury so severe that it has a lasting or permanent effect on your quality of life. These are often referred to as catastrophic injuries, affecting your ability to work, move independently, or carry out day-to-day activities.
Compensation can help cover essential costs such as ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and loss of earnings, while also accounting for pain, suffering, and long-term care needs.
Unlike minor personal injury claims, serious injury cases require specialist legal expertise. Thompsons’ Serious Injury Team focuses exclusively on complex, high-value claims and has achieved some of the largest settlements in Scotland.
For more details, visit Serious and Catastrophic Injuries Overview
Common Types of Serious Injuries We Handle
Our serious injury lawyers represent clients who have experienced every type of catastrophic injury. Below are some of the most common examples.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal injuries can cause lifelong mobility challenges or paralysis, requiring specialist rehabilitation and adaptive equipment. Thompsons’ spinal injury solicitors understand the medical and financial complexities involved and will pursue full compensation for your future care needs.
For more information, see Serious Spinal Injury
Brain and Head Injuries
Serious head and brain injuries can lead to memory loss, cognitive difficulties, and changes in personality. Compensation can help fund long-term therapy, residential care, and financial stability for both you and your family.
Learn more about Serious Head and Brain Injury
Serious Burns and Internal Injuries
Severe burns or internal injuries can result in lasting pain, scarring, and emotional trauma. Thompsons supports clients through the recovery process while ensuring access to the highest possible settlement.
Find out more about Serious Burn Injury and Serious Internal Injury
Amputations
Amputation injuries are among the most life-changing. Our amputation lawyers secure high-value settlements to cover prosthetics, rehabilitation, and future care. Thompsons works with leading prosthetic experts to ensure clients regain mobility and independence.
Learn more about Cutting-edge Prosthetic Limbs and Amputations
Psychological Injuries and PTSD
Serious accidents can leave lasting emotional scars. Thompsons recognises that mental trauma is just as real as physical harm. Our solicitors pursue compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and other psychological injuries.
Learn more about Serious Psychological Injury
Who Can Make Serious and Fatal Injury Claims?
Under Scottish law, the following people may be eligible to make a serious injury claim or fatal injury claim:
- Individuals who have suffered a serious or catastrophic injury caused by someone else’s negligence.
- Dependants or representatives acting on behalf of a person who has died as a result of a fatal accident.
- Guardians or relatives representing someone who lacks mental capacity.
- Claims can be made for fatal accidents in Scotland under the Damages (Scotland) Act, allowing families to seek justice and financial security after loss.
Find out more about Fatal Injuries
How the Serious Injury Claim Process Works
Our process is designed to remove stress and make your experience as straightforward as possible.
- Free initial consultation: We discuss your circumstances and advise on your legal rights.
- Investigation and evidence gathering: We work with medical and accident experts to establish liability and prove negligence.
- Negotiation and settlement: Our solicitors handle all communication with insurers and fight for fair compensation.
- Court representation if needed: If your case proceeds to court, our serious injury solicitors will represent you every step of the way.
Start your journey today: Serious and Fatal Injury Claim Process
No Win No Fee Serious Injury Claims
At Thompsons, we believe everyone deserves access to justice without financial risk. That’s why all our serious injury claims are handled on a No Win No Fee basis.
- No upfront fees: You pay nothing to start your claim.
- No financial risk: If your claim is unsuccessful, you owe nothing.
- Transparent costs: If you win, fees are agreed in advance.
Learn more about our No Win No Fee Serious Injury approach.
How Compensation Is Calculated
Compensation amounts in serious injury cases vary depending on:
- The type and severity of the injury.
- Length of recovery and long-term prognosis.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs.
- Lost income and future loss of earnings.
- Care, accommodation, and mobility needs.
Our serious injury claim solicitors ensure that both general damages (pain and suffering) and special damages (financial losses and future care) are fully accounted for.
See more about How compensation is calculated
Living With a Serious Injury
Life after a serious injury often requires significant adjustment. Thompsons supports clients not only in securing compensation but also in rebuilding independence and stability.
We can help with:
- Access to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support.
- Guidance on financial planning and benefit entitlements.
- Rehabilitation and retraining for returning to work.
- Assistance with home and vehicle adaptations, prosthetics, and mobility aids.
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Serious Injury Claims Across Scotland
With offices across Scotland, Thompsons combines national expertise with local support.
Our life impact team handles complex offshore, industrial, and workplace serious injury claims. We have extensive experience representing oil and gas workers and industrial employees across the North East.
We represent serious and fatal injury clients across the Scottish Borders, offering convenient virtual consultations or in-person meetings.
Contact our team for a free, No Win No Fee case review.
Thompsons’ Edinburgh office manages many of Scotland’s most serious and catastrophic injury cases, including medical negligence and fatal accident claims in Scotland. Our local solicitors provide compassionate, expert guidance throughout.
In Glasgow and the West of Scotland, Thompsons has achieved multi-million-pound settlements for clients injured in road, workplace, and public accidents. Our experienced serious injury solicitors offer immediate advice and support.
Serving Tayside, Angus, and Perthshire, our Dundee office helps workers and residents affected by serious construction, road, and industrial accidents. Our serious injury lawyers provide trusted local expertise backed by national strength.
Why Choose Thompsons Solicitors?
What sets us apart:
- Award-winning Scottish law firm with a proven record in serious and fatal injury claims.
- Specialist Serious Injury Team dedicated solely to catastrophic injury cases.
- Decades of experience securing life-changing settlements across Scotland.
- No Win No Fee peace of mind and free initial consultations.
- Client-centred approach focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and justice.
Thompsons is here to protect your rights, fight for your future, and ensure you and your family receive the support you deserve.
Contact Our Serious Injury Solicitors
If you or a loved one has suffered a life-changing or fatal injury, speak to Thompsons today. Our expert serious injury solicitors offer free, confidential advice and work on a No Win No Fee basis.
Call us now or request a callback to start your serious injury claim today.
FAQs for serious and fatal injury claims
Compensation is usually paid by the negligent party’s insurer, not by an individual personally. Thompsons will handle all communication and negotiation with insurers on your behalf.
Yes. Thompsons operates a No Win No Fee model, meaning there are no upfront costs and no financial risk to you.
The amount depends on the injury’s severity, recovery time, and the financial impact on your life. Our solicitors will calculate all losses to secure the maximum settlement.
Yes. Under the Damages (Scotland) Act, dependents such as spouses, partners, and children can pursue compensation after a fatal accident.
A bereavement award is a specific payment recognising emotional loss following a death. It is available to close family members such as spouses, civil partners, or parents of a deceased minor.
Most claims settle through negotiation, but if court action is required, Thompsons’ experienced litigation team will represent you throughout.
You generally have three years from the date of the accident or discovery of negligence to make a claim. Exceptions apply for children and those lacking mental capacity.
Yes. Employers’ liability insurance remains valid even if the business no longer trades, allowing you to pursue your claim.
Thompsons has extensive experience representing families during Fatal Accident Inquiries, ensuring your loved one’s story is heard and lessons are learned.
