First Personal Injury in Inverness

To assess your claim, contact us on 0333 358 2345 or complete our online form and we can call you back.

Inverness has a rich cultural history and has been regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in Scotland. It is the capital city of the Highlands and a tourism attraction as it’s the closest city to the famous Loch Ness. Industry includes forestry, agriculture and fishing, as well as a boom in health sciences.

However, there is always the potential of being involved in an accident, whether at work or out and about on the weekend. Other possible injuries may occur on the road or even medical negligence in a hospital.

To assist in the road to recovery, you may want to find out more about a personal injury claim for compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may want to claim. Our team at First Personal Injury can help as we partner with experienced personal injury lawyers who are based in Inverness.

What Does Personal Injury Cover?

Personal injury claims cover a wide range of accidents from tripping in a supermarket to a serious fall at work. Personal injury cases may also include injuries when out at a public event or an accident on public transport. You may be entitled to claim compensation if the accident wasn’t your fault.

For more information visit our Personal Injury Claims page.

Road Traffic Accidents

Collisions on the road can lead to serious injury and can be overwhelming at first. Whether it is a soft tissue injury or whiplash to serious head trauma, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation if it was not your fault. This includes drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedestrians and motorcycle riders.

It is important to always put your health first and seek medical attention, even if your injuries appear to be minor. It is also important to note that medical records are essential as evidence.

For more on compensation following a road traffic accident, visit our Road Traffic Accident Claims in Scotland

Accidents at Work

A key industry in Inverness is agriculture, while there are also a strong fishing and tourism sectors. Employers are required to adhere to strict health and safety protocols for their workers. However, accidents may occur whether in an office or working outdoors fishing or logging.

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

Medical Negligence Cases  

Healthcare practitioners have a duty of care to ensure your safety. A breach of duty is when a poor level of care is provided which results in further harm to the patient. Examples of medical negligence includes surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, or birth injuries.

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 aregenerally the two most popular categories within which we help clients. However, we also deal with a lot of other different types of cases such as Care Home Accidents or Defective Products.

How Is Compensation Calculated?

Compensation is typically calculated due to the severity of your injury and the impact it has had on your life. As each accident and claim is unique, compensation is decided on an individual basis.

As well as covering pain and suffering, compensation looks at financial loss. This may include being unable to get back to work, travel costs for treatment and rehabilitation costs

To calculate how much compensation you could be owed,  take a look at our compensation calculator.

How Do I Make a Personal Injury Claim?  

We will call you for your initial, free consultation when we’ll take your contact details, as well as details of your accident, such as where and when. It’s useful to know that medical records, photographs of the accident scene or any other information about your accident is crucial evidence which will be required for your claim.

Therefore, it is important to gather evidence, such as journal entries, invoices or CCTV about your accident. Your solicitor can help you with obtaining evidence.

Get In Touch

If you’ve been injured and the accident was through no fault of yours, First Personal Injury is ready to help as we work with Scottish lawyers who have local knowledge in Inverness. This includes local roads, courts and medical professionals, as well as legal procedures within that area.

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