Legal Services

Making a Claim for Compensation

Legal Services

Making a Claim for Compensation

Personal injury claims

If you have been injured in an accident and someone or something else is to blame, you could make a claim for compensation.

Rollos can assist in obtaining compensation for all personal injury claims including but not limited to:

  • Fatal accidents
  • Road traffic accidents
  • Accidents in the workplace
  • Slips, trips and falls in a public place
  • Assault
  • Medical/Clinical negligence.

There are strict time limits in which to make a personal injury claim so legal advice should be sought as soon as possible after the injury is sustained.

Claims can take anywhere from a few months to several years to settle depending on the complexity of the case.

You should collect and save any evidence relating to your injury including photographs, correspondence, medical notes and general paperwork as this can prove vital in making a successful claim.

In some cases, we may be able to offer our services on a no win-no fee representation.

 Please contact our Cupar office on 01334 654081 to discuss further.   

Valuing a Claim

The thresholds for claims below are based on the Judicial College Guidelines (15th Edition). The damages can vary significantly depending on a number of variants including, but not limited to, the type and severity of the injury, the level of pain, the duration of pain, the period of recovery and the injured persons awareness of the situation. After discussing your injury and viewing any evidence you have collected we can provide a more accurate indication of the level of damages you can expect to receive from a successful claim.

A “No Win, No Fee” agreement (formally known as a Conditional Fee Agreement) means that you can pursue a compensation claim without any upfront legal costs.

If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be charged for our legal services. This ensures that everyone has access to justice, regardless of their financial situation.

If your claim is successful, our fees are typically recovered from the opposing party or deducted as a pre-agreed percentage of your final settlement.

To have a valid claim, we generally need to prove three things:

  • Duty of Care: The person or organisation owed you a responsibility to keep you safe (e.g., an employer or another driver).
  • Breach of Duty: They failed in that responsibility through negligence or a mistake.
  • Causation: Their failure directly caused your injury or financial loss.
    During your free initial consultation, our solicitors will review the details of your accident to determine the strength of your case.

Compensation, or “damages,” is designed to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not occurred. You can claim for:

  • Pain and Suffering: The physical and emotional impact of the injury.
  • Loss of Earnings: Any wages lost while you were unable to work, including future potential earnings.
  • Medical & Travel Expenses: Costs for treatment, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and travel to appointments.
  • Care and Support: The value of help provided by family members during your recovery.

Yes. In Scotland, the general rule is that you have three years from the date of the accident or the date you became aware of your injury to raise a court action.

This is known as “limitation.”

There are a few exceptions – for example, if the claimant is a child or lacks mental capacity – but it is always best to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure evidence is preserved and deadlines are met.

Lets Talk

For more information, you can fill the form below or contact Tony Anderson on 01334 654081.