Serious & Catastrophic Injury Compensation Claims

Specialist support for serious injury compensation claims

If a major accident has turned your life upside-down. When it happens, we can help you claim serious injury compensation.

Thompsons can provide expert legal advice, support and representation for all of the following:

Serious injuries like this may cost you your independence. Returning to work may not be possible. For many, the loss of financial footing is the hardest part. A serious injury compensation claim cannot undo what happened, but it can help you and your family cope with the change and plan for life ahead.

Making a serious injury compensation claim

If you or a family member was hurt, at least in part, through someone else’s negligence, recklessness or unreasonable conduct, you may have the right to seek damages. A claim can cover the pain of the injury, lost earnings, including future loss of earnings, specialist care and rehabilitation, and the cost of adapting to a changed life: home modifications, a wheelchair, prosthetics. Under Scots law, you usually have three years from the accident, or from when you realised you were injured, to make a claim. Citizens Advice Scotland sets out the time limits in full.

Thompsons Solicitors is one of Scotland’s leading personal injury firms, with solicitors dedicated to serious and catastrophic cases. We know how devastating serious injuries can be and what they can take from you, emotionally and financially. Our solicitors are empathetic and straightforward and will do everything they can to get you the maximum compensation in the shortest possible time.

We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you do not have any additional financial worries. Call us on 0800 0891 331 and speak to one of our serious injury lawyers.

Frequently asked questions

Serious injury compensation covers the immediate and the ongoing consequences of your injury. General damages cover pain, suffering and loss of quality of life. Special damages cover the financial losses that follow, such as lost earnings, medical bills, care, and adaptations to your home or car.

It depends on the case and the severity of the injuries. A straightforward claim might settle in 12 to 18 months. Catastrophic injury cases, such as brain or spinal injuries, can take several years to resolve. We keep you updated at every stage.

Compensation depends on the type and severity of the injury, the effect on your day-to-day life, your ability to return to work, and the cost of any ongoing treatment or care. Our team will look at the details of your case and do everything we can to secure the compensation you are entitled to.

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I cannot thank Rhaea Clark at Thompsons Solicitors enough for her incredible support with my personal injury claim. She handled my case on a No Win, No Fee basis, and what really stood out to me was her absolute transparency regarding fees. The billing structure was completely clear from day one, giving me total peace of mind that there would be no hidden surprises. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. I was kept updated every step of the way, and the entire claim was resolved much quicker than I ever expected. If you need a personal injury solicitor who is efficient, honest, and delivers fantastic results, I highly recommend Rhaea Clark. Thank you for making a stressful situation so easy!

Michelle

29 September 2026

5 / 5

Excellent service from start to finish!!

Anonymous

28 September 2026

5 / 5

Alix Stewart and her team were great through my case. Alix kept in contact with myself via e-mails and phone calls, spoke very clearly and was very patience with me on the phone as I am deaf. Guiding me through the case and keeping me up to date. On the day of the pre-trial, it was over less than 2 hours, such a relief, excellent results.

Fiona Lumsden

25 September 2026

5 / 5

Lovely informative lady that listened and addressed any concerns. An absolute pleasure to have her on side. I can't thank you enough.

Paul Green

21 September 2026

5 / 5

I cannot recommend Thompsons and Raegan Burnside in particular enough. The service I recieved was excellent. I was kept informed at all times as to how my case was progressing. I felt understood and listened to. Time was taken to make sure I understood what was happening and how the legal process would work in my case. Thompsons represented me when my employer failed in their duty of care.

Anonymous

21 September 2026

5 / 5

The experience was very straight forward and easy to understand. The communication was prompt and questions answered in a timely fashion.

Anonymous

11 September 2026

5 / 5

I was extremely pleased with the service I was provided. Staff were very informative and explained things very well. Also I was kept in contact throughout the whole claim .

Simon

7 September 2026

5 / 5

Holly kept me informed throughout the process and gave advice when required. She helped secure a suitable offer which I am happy with.

Gillian

5 September 2026