Personal injury solicitors Dundee
If you have been injured in Dundee, Angus, Perth or the surrounding areas through someone else's negligence, you are entitled to claim compensation under Scots law. We handle personal injury claims across Dundee and the wider Tayside area on a No Win No Fee basis.
Call 0141 566 8059 for a free, no-obligation assessment.
What types of personal injury claim can you make in Dundee?
We handle the full range of personal injury claims in Dundee, including:
- Road traffic accidents on Dundee's roads and the A90, A92, A85 and surrounding routes, including the Tay Road Bridge
- Accidents at work in Dundee's manufacturing, retail, healthcare and technology sectors
- Slips, trips and falls in public places, shops and workplaces
- Medical negligence claims against NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital, and other providers
- Cycling accidents (Dundee has a growing cycling network)
- Psychological injury and PTSD
- Hit and run and uninsured driver claims
- Serious injury claims (spinal, brain)
- Child accident claims
Scotland's rules and how they protect Dundee claimants
No whiplash tariff. Scotland does not apply England's fixed whiplash cap. Dundee road accident victims receive compensation based on actual injury severity, not a fixed tariff.
No Official Injury Claim portal. All Dundee personal injury claims are individually assessed under Scots law.
Three-year time limit. Three years from the date of the accident under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973. Children under 16 have until their 19th birthday.
Dundee Sheriff Court. Local personal injury cases are handled at Dundee Sheriff Court. Cases worth more than £5,000 are heard at the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court in Edinburgh.
Medical negligence in Dundee
NHS Tayside is the health board covering Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross. Ninewells Hospital is one of Scotland's major teaching hospitals. If you received negligent treatment at Ninewells or another NHS Tayside facility, you may have a clinical negligence claim. We handle Dundee medical negligence cases on a No Win No Fee basis.
How much compensation can you receive for a personal injury in Dundee?
| Injury type | Approximate range |
|---|---|
| Minor whiplash or soft-tissue injury, full recovery | £1,000 to £7,400 |
| Moderate injury with some lasting effects | £7,400 to £40,000 |
| Serious injury with significant ongoing consequences | £40,000 to £200,000+ |
| Catastrophic injury | £200,000 to £500,000+ |
Special damages for lost earnings, medical expenses and care costs are calculated separately and added to the above figures.
No Win No Fee personal injury claims in Dundee
- Nothing to pay to begin your claim
- Nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful
- If your claim succeeds, a success fee is deducted from the compensation for the injury itself; your compensation for financial losses such as lost income is not touched by it Our fee is covered by the other party's insurer in most successful cases.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a solicitor based in Dundee? No. We cover the whole of Scotland and can handle your claim remotely. If a face-to-face meeting is needed, we will arrange it.
What if my accident happened in Angus, Perth or Fife? We cover the whole of Tayside, Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Fife. Contact us for a free assessment wherever your accident occurred in this region.
Can I claim against Dundee City Council for a pavement defect? Yes. Dundee City Council is responsible for maintaining public roads and footpaths. If a pavement defect caused your fall, and the council was aware of it or should have been, you may have a public liability claim.
Start your Dundee personal injury claim today
Call 0141 566 8059 for a free, no-obligation assessment. Alternatively, start your claim online.
Enquiries are passed to solicitors regulated by the Law Society of Scotland and handle personal injury claims across Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Fife.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 by Reviewed by a personal injury solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Scotland