Civil compensation for damages
Personal injury claims can be made against an individual or organisation if they have been negligent in causing damage, either by doing something or by failing to do something. Injury caused by negligence can be an issue in road traffic accidents or accidents at work, in the street or other public places. Damages for personal injury can be substantial, but can be reduced by the amount of social security benefit paid as a consequence of the injury.
If the injury occurred at work, the client should contact their trade union, if a member. Other clients may need to be referred to a solicitor. More information is available from:
•the Law Society of Scotland on 0131 226 7411 or at ;
•the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers on 0115 943 5400 or at ;
•the Motor Accident Solicitors Society on 0117 925 9604 or at .