Accident at Work Claims in Scotland

What an accident at work claim covers

If you were hurt at work because your employer didn’t take reasonable care — unsafe equipment, no proper training, a hazard left unaddressed — you could be owed compensation, and we can help you start the process. Your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe, and when that duty is broken, you shouldn’t be left to carry the cost.

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, if you’ve had time off or can’t work as before
• Treatment and care — rehabilitation, and help from family
• Out-of-pocket costs — from travel to appointments to aids and adaptations

What you could receive depends on your circumstances.

When you can claim

Employers in Scotland have a legal duty to take reasonable care for your safety — proper training, safe equipment, and a safe place to work. If they fell short and you were injured as a result, you may be able to claim.

A claim generally needs to be raised within three years of the accident, or of when you realised your injury was linked to your work, under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.

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
3. They take it forward — if you have a case, they pursue your claim under Scots law

Claims are typically handled on a no win, no fee basis — a speculative fee agreement — so you’re not taking on the financial risk.