Road Traffic Accident Claims in Scotland

What a road traffic accident claim covers

If you were hurt on Scotland’s roads because another driver, rider or road user wasn’t paying attention or drove carelessly — you could be owed compensation, and we can help you start the process. Whether you were driving, cycling, on a motorbike, or walking, you have the same right to claim.

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 vehicle damage to travel for medical appointments

What you could receive depends on your circumstances.

When you can claim

If someone else caused or contributed to the accident — another driver running a red light, a cyclist riding dangerously, a council failing to maintain the road — you may be able to claim.

A claim generally needs to be raised within three years of the accident 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.