Road Traffic Accident Claims

If you or a loved one has been injured in a road traffic accident – as a driver, a passenger or someone who was hit by a vehicle – you could be entitled to compensation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a road traffic accident – as a driver, a passenger or someone who was hit by a vehicle – you could be entitled to compensation.

Our team of specialist personal injury solicitors have been successful in winning road accident claims and supporting clients across Scotland for more than 30 years. We can help you secure the justice and the compensation you deserve, providing expert, jargon-free legal advice that will help you achieve the best possible outcome.


What do I need to do after a road traffic accident?

We understand that being in an accident can be traumatising and making a claim for compensation might seem daunting. However, winning compensation for someone else’s negligence in causing a road traffic accident can play an important role in getting your life back on track...

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We might ask for some information to help process your claim. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything at first – there might be other ways that we can get the details:

  • The name and address of who was responsible for your accident
  • The registration of the responsible party’s vehicle and if possible, the name of their insurer
  • Names and contact details of any witnesses to the accident
  • If possible, photographs of where the accident happened as well as photographs of the damage to your vehicle
  • Photographs of your injuries and any other property
  • A description of the position and movements of the vehicles involved in the accident

We can help you secure the resources you need, whether that means medical treatment, financial compensation, or both. We provide a comprehensive road traffic accident claims service, including operating on a no-win, no-fee basis. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Why choose Gildeas Solicitors?

We understand the importance of keeping you up to date throughout all stages of the claims process. Our dedicated New Claims hotline is based in Glasgow, meaning we can respond to you more quickly.


By choosing Gildeas, you benefit from access to our In-House Counsel of topline legal professionals. We’re committed to providing you with only the highest standard of legal representation.


We’re experts in personal injury law. Our solicitors are accredited specialists in personal injury by the Law Society of Scotland, the regulatory body for lawyers.


As a modern firm, we understand how hectic life can be, especially after an accident. Our streamlined claims process means we can correspond in a way that suits you – whether it’s by phone or email, video link, or by visiting you at home or in hospital.

Our claims team are based across the UK, ensuring wherever you are – you get the help you need, exactly when you need it.

Why choose us?

Taylor ★★★★★
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Highly recommend Zoe was brilliant throughout the process , very good communication.
James ★★★★★
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The team at Gildeas are very professional had good communication threw out the process the girls were very helpful with anything I needed to know and kept me up to date throughout. Over all no complaints would
Wendy ★★★★★
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I was kept fully informed by the claims handler throughout this claim. Aaron was very professional and helpful in dealing with this claim over a long period of time.
Ronald ★★★★★
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Thankyou for dealing with my issue I am happy with the outcome.
Samuel ★★★★★
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Excellent service from the very first call. Correspondence with Gildeas was always prompt and they were always happy to explain and offer their professional view when i was not sure which direction to take
Nicolette ★★★★★
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They were professional, courteous, kind and took the stress out of having to deal with the third party involved. The whole team were extremely friendly and helpful, most notably Seonaidh was very supportive throughout
Andrew ★★★★★
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Having Gildeas work on my case has been an easy process. There has been no worries on my end and has been handled with such care and professionalism.

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