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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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