Broken bones from a work accident can be more than just a few weeks in plaster. A fracture may affect your ability to work; it may require surgery or physiotherapy; it may leave continuing pain or reduced movement. The amount of compensation will depend on the injury and how it has affected your life. This…

A worker falls from scaffolding on a Glasgow building site. Another worker is struck by falling objects, while someone else is injured because machinery was poorly maintained. After an accident, one question often follows quickly: who is responsible? The blame may not always be on one construction company. There are legal duties on a construction…

An employee is injured at work, reports what happened and later asks a solicitor whether they can claim compensation. Then a worry appears: could the employer sack them for making a personal injury claim? Making an accident at work claim does not automatically give an employee protection from every form of dismissal. The position depends…

A workplace accident can leave you dealing with pain, time off work and uncertainty about what happens next. If you’ve been injured at work in Scotland, the steps taken immediately afterwards can also become important if you later decide to make a claim. This guide explains what to do, what evidence may matter and when…

If you have sustained a personal injury, you might be eligible to file a personal injury claim. Scottish law recognises contributory negligence where the claimant’s own conduct contributed to the accident or injury. This guide explains this and how it may affect liability and the level of personal injury compensation you may be able to…

After a road traffic accident, workplace accident or another incident causing injury, the physical recovery can be difficult enough without wondering how long a compensation claim will take. Some personal injury claims settle within months, while others take considerably longer. There is no single answer to how long a personal injury claim takes in Scotland….

If you have been injured in an accident and are thinking about making a personal injury claim in Scotland, the evidence that you have can make all the difference. Medical records, photographs, witness information, accident reports and evidence of financial losses may all be relevant. This step-by-step guide looks at the type of evidence a…

After suffering a personal injury, the cost of taking legal action can be a concern. You may have medical expenses, loss of earnings or other financial pressures at the same time as trying to recover. A no win no fee agreement can allow some people to pursue a personal injury claim without paying their solicitor’s…

If you have suffered an injury in a road traffic accident, workplace accident or another situation where someone else may have been at fault, one of the first concerns is likely to be how much compensation you could receive. There is no fixed amount for personal injury claims in Scotland. How much you get for…

After a road traffic accident, work accident or other injury, making a compensation claim may not be your first concern. You may have to arrange medical treatment, time off work and deal with the circumstances of the accident. But the accident date can become legally significant. Most personal injury claims in Scotland are subject to…