First Personal Injury, Dundee

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

Dundee has become known for its gaming and tech industry, but the port is known for servicing and maintenance of vessels for the oil and gas industry. As the fourth largest city in Scotland, accidents occur as in any other city whether it’s a an accident at work or a collision in a car.

However, if you have been injured and it was not your fault, you may want to seek compensation.  If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim.

Legally you have three years from the date of injury to start a claim. There are exceptions to this rule for minors under 18 and for anyone lacking mental capacity. Due to this time limit, you should consult with a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible.

First Personal Injury can help you with your claim and we work with lawyers who offer a ‘No Win, No Fee’ service.

Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury covers a large range of situations where accidents have happened. This may include public places, such as supermarkets, parks or at events.

It may also include injuries and whether your injury is mild or serious,  if the accident was not your fault, you may have a viable claim for compensation.

For more information visit our Personal Injury Claims page.

Accidents at Work

Dundee has a variety of industries from gaming design to wind turbines and hosting oil rigs. While most workplaces have strict health and safety protocols in place, accidents at work can and do happen. This may include serious accidents such as falls from height or lacerations or bone fractures from 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 from whiplash and  soft tissue damage to severe injuries such as head trauma or spinal injury.

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

Clinical Negligence Cases  

Clinical 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, delayed diagnosis 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. Road traffic accidents and clinical negligence are two top 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?  

Compensation is decided on an individual basis because the specifics of each accident are unique. The severity of your injuries and whether your injuries have caused you financial losses taken into account when calculating compensation. This can include lost wages and transport for medical care.

Your personal injury lawyer will be able to estimate how much compensation your claim may be worth. However, to calculate an estimate on how much compensation you could be owed, use our compensation calculator.

How do I make a claim?  

Initially, you will have to provide details about your accident in Dundee, such as the date it occurred and where it happened.

Medical notes, photographs of the accident scene or any other information that you collected will form essential evidence in your case.

Therefore, it is important and useful to keep any documents relating to your case as it’s likely they will be required for your claim. If further medical assessment is required, this will take place at a doctor’s surgery near to you so you are not further inconvenienced.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered an injury while in Dundee, you may be entitled to receive compensation. 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.