First Personal Injury, Aberdeen

To assess your claim, contact us on 0333 358 2345 or online.

Aberdeen is known for its oil and gas industry as well as being a hub for digital technology and innovation, whisky and seafood. . While most residents and visitors enjoy a safe environment, accidents can happen as in any other city.

Whether you were injured in a traffic collision or at work – if you were not at fault – you may want to seek compensation.  If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to file a claim.

It’s important to know that generally, you have three years from the date of the injury, or from when you became aware of the injury, to file your claim. Therefore, it’s advisable to chat to a personal injury lawyer as early as possible. First Personal Injury can help you with your claim and we work with lawyers who offer a ‘No Win, No Fee’ service.

What Is Personal Injury?

Personal injury covers a range of different scenarios, such as being injured in a supermarket or at work. Injury claims may even include scenarios like a concert or festival. Aberdeen has a lively scene of festivals and live events. However, regardless of where the incident occurred, if the accident was not your fault, you may have a valid case for compensation.

For more information visit our Personal Injury Claims page.

Accidents at Work

Aberdeen’s major industries include oil and gas as well as renewable energy, as well as a history in fishing and granite. While most workplaces follow strict safety procedures, accidents at work can and do happen. This may include serious accidents such as falls from height or injuries from falling objects or machinery.

For more on how to claim for an accident at work, visit our Accidents At Work page.

Road Traffic Accidents

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident which was not your fault, you may be entitled for to claim compensation. This may include injuries ranging from whiplash and  soft tissue damage to severe injuries such as brain trauma.

Visit our Road Traffic Accident Claims page for more information on the different types of injuries and accidents.

Medical Negligence Cases  

Medical negligence is sadly a common cause of injury or discomfort. Your medical practitioner has a duty of care to ensure your safety. Examples of medical negligence includes a misdiagnosis leading to further complications or problems occurring in surgery.

Visit Medical Negligence Claims for more information.

If your type of case is not listed above, we can still help you. Personal Injury and Medical Negligence are simply the two most popular categories within which we help clients. However, we also deal with a large range of other types of cases such as Military Accident Claims or Defective Product cases.

How much compensation am I owed?  

As the specifics of each accident are unique to each case, compensation is decided on an individual basis. The extent of your injuries and whether your injuries have caused you financial losses are all considered when calculating compensation. This may include factors such as having to go off work.

While compensation is unique, there are general estimates of how much clients will usually receive for a specific type of injury. To calculate how much you may be owed, use our compensation calculator

How do I make a claim?  

At first, you must provide some initial details about your accident in Aberdeen such as when and where it happened.

Medical notes, photographs of the accident scene or any other information relating to your accident will become crucial evidence in your case.

Therefore, it is important to keep any documents relating to your case safe so that they can later be used as evidence. To ensure you are not inconvenienced, any further medical assessment, will take place at a doctor’s surgery near to you.

Making Personal Injury Claims

You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve suffered from an injury. First Personal Injury is available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve.

Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0333 358 2345 or through our online form.