Compensation awards for personal injury vary considerably from case to case, because
no two injuries - and no two people - are exactly the same. The figures below are
based on the current Judicial College Guidelines, which Scottish courts use as a
framework for valuing injuries. They represent the range of awards made in real cases
and give you a reliable starting point for understanding what your claim may be worth.
The actual value of your settlement will also take into account additional losses you
have suffered as a direct result of your injury - including lost earnings, medical
treatment costs, rehabilitation expenses, and travel costs. These are claimed on top
of the figures shown below and can add substantially to the overall value of your case.
It is important to understand what these figures mean in practice when you choose
Scotland Claims. For straightforward road traffic accident claims - including whiplash
injuries - we charge 0% of your compensation. That means every
penny of your settlement comes directly to you. For more complex claims, our success
fee is a market-leading 15% + VAT, only payable if your claim
succeeds. By comparison, many other solicitors deduct 25% or more from your
compensation before you receive it. On a claim worth £12,000, that difference alone
is £3,600 - a sum that belongs in your pocket, not your solicitor's. All fee
arrangements are explained to you clearly before you decide to proceed, with no
hidden charges at any stage.
The figures below are given as minimum and maximum ranges based on current judicial
guidelines. Where a single figure is shown, it represents the maximum award for that
category. Your solicitor will give you a more specific estimate once we have assessed
the full circumstances of your case.
Updated : April 2026