Serious & Catastrophic Injury Claims in Scotland

Last reviewed August 2026

What a serious injury claim covers

If you’ve suffered a life-changing injury, such as a spinal cord injury, a severe brain injury or an amputation, the impact goes far beyond immediate pain. It affects your ability to work, your independence, your family, and your future. The specialist Scottish solicitors we work with handle these claims with the thoroughness and care they require, ensuring every aspect of your future needs is properly considered.

What you could be owed

A claim could cover:

• Your injury — the pain and how it has affected your life (known in Scots law as solatium)
• Lost earnings — past and future, including the full impact on your career
• Ongoing care — professional care, rehabilitation, and help from family, potentially for life
• Adaptations — changes to your home, vehicle, and specialist equipment you need

What you could receive depends on your circumstances, but serious injury claims can be substantial to reflect lifetime needs.

When you can claim

If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, whether that was another driver, your employer or a healthcare professional, you may be able to claim. Early specialist advice is important to preserve evidence and ensure your claim properly reflects your long-term needs.

A claim generally needs to be raised within three years under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973. There is more detail in our guide to personal injury time limits in Scotland.

How it works

1. Tell us what happened — answer a few quick questions about your accident and injury
2. We connect you with Scottish specialists — we pass your details to regulated Scottish solicitors with serious injury expertise
3. They take it forward — if you have a case, they pursue your claim under Scots law

Serious injury claims are usually taken on under a speculative fee agreement, better known as no win, no fee, so you’re not taking on the financial risk.