Business Details
28 Years
experience
No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claims Scotland
Lawford Kidd is a boutique law firm with a personal touch, dedicated exclusively to helping individuals who have suffered accidents or injuries in Scotland through no fault of their own. Our team of solicitors specialises in personal injury claims, offering a 'no win, no fee' service that ensures clients receive 100% of the compensation awarded without any success fee. With decades of combined experience, our lawyers work alongside leading medical experts to maximise compensation outcomes for clients across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and throughout Scotland. We pride ourselves on transparency, attention to detail, and maintaining open communication throughout the claims process.Recognised in legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500, we have recovered millions in damages annually while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritises individual needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in over 250 five-star reviews and a track record of achieving landmark settlements, including a 4.5 million award for spinal injuries. Unlike many firms, we absorb all costs from the opposing party's insurance, ensuring clients retain their full entitlement. This ethical approach, combined with our legal expertise, has established us as trusted advocates for accident victims seeking fair compensation.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Road Traffic Accidents
Workplace Accidents
Industrial Diseases
No Win No Fee
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 100% of compensation awarded with no success fee
- Our team has 25+ years of combined experience in personal injury law
- Recognised in Chambers Directory and Legal 500 for excellence
- 250+ five-star client reviews demonstrating exceptional service
- Direct communication with senior solicitors throughout your claim
Associations and certifications
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
What people say
Professional service
Kept informed throughout
Excellent communication
No hidden fees
Successful outcomes
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in securing compensation for injuries caused by workplace accidents, road traffic incidents, and industrial diseases. Our solicitors handle claims for clients across Scotland, ensuring they receive 100% of awarded compensation through no win no fee arrangements. With decades of combined experience, we work with leading medical experts to accurately assess injury impacts and negotiate maximum settlements. Our approach prioritises client communication, maintaining transparency throughout the legal process while recovering millions annually for clients.
Road Traffic Accidents
Our team handles all road traffic accident claims including car, motorcycle, and bicycle collisions. We assist clients with injuries ranging from whiplash to severe trauma, securing compensation for medical treatment, lost income, and vehicle damage. By partnering with accident reconstruction specialists, we build strong cases against negligent drivers while managing insurance negotiations. Clients benefit from our established relationships with medical consultants to document long-term injury impacts for comprehensive settlement calculations.
Workplace Accidents
We represent workers injured in industrial accidents, construction sites, and office environments. Our solicitors handle claims for ladder falls, machinery injuries, and repetitive strain injuries, ensuring clients receive compensation for lost wages and medical treatment. We work with occupational health experts to document workplace hazards while holding employers accountable for safety violations. Our track record includes landmark settlements for complex cases involving amputations and chronic conditions.
Industrial Diseases
Our specialists handle claims for work-related illnesses including vibration white finger, silicosis, and occupational asthma. We assist clients exposed to hazardous substances or repetitive trauma over extended periods. By collaborating with medical experts, we establish causal links between workplace conditions and health deterioration. Our team manages complex cases involving former employers and insurance companies to secure compensation for medical expenses and future care needs.
No Win No Fee
Our no win no fee policy ensures accessible legal representation with zero financial risk. Clients pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation, with fees covered by the opposing party's insurance. This arrangement allows accident victims to pursue rightful claims without upfront costs while maintaining our commitment to achieving maximum settlements through expert negotiation and litigation when required.
People
Derek Carrigan
Partner
Qualified in 2000 and partner since 2006, Derek holds law and history degrees from University of Glasgow. Specialising in industrial accidents and road traffic claims, he has secured millions in compensation while maintaining direct client communication throughout cases.
Bethany Roby
Personal Injury Solicitor
With prior management experience in property sectors, Bethany specialises in road traffic and industrial accident claims. She joined Lawford Kidd in 2004, focusing on client communication and case progression while maintaining a 100% compensation recovery policy.
Questions
What types of personal injury claims do you handle?
We specialise in workplace accidents, road traffic injuries, industrial diseases, slips/trips, and construction accidents across Scotland.
How does your no win no fee policy work?
You pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fees are recovered from the opposing party's insurance company.
What compensation can I claim for?
You may claim for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and future care requirements related to your injury.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In Scotland, you generally have 3 years from the accident date or when you became aware of the injury.
Will I need to go to court?
Most cases settle out of court. We only proceed to litigation if necessary to achieve fair compensation.
How much compensation could I receive?
Settlements vary by case severity. We use legal guidelines and precedent cases to estimate potential awards.
