Business Details
10 Years
experience
Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors in Scotland
Lanarkshire Accident Law is a specialist firm of personal injury solicitors with over 15 years of experience representing clients throughout Scotland. Our practice focuses exclusively on helping individuals recover compensation for injuries or bereavement caused by the negligence of others, including road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, public liability claims, industrial diseases, and housing defects. We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis for eligible cases and offer Scottish Legal Aid where applicable.Our principal solicitor, Peter Crooks, is a qualified solicitor-advocate with extensive courtroom experience, having successfully litigated hundreds of cases in sheriff courts and the Court of Session. We maintain a client-centric approach, providing free initial consultations and transparent communication throughout the claims process. Our team includes experienced paralegals and support staff dedicated to delivering efficient, compassionate legal representation.
Services
Road Traffic Accidents
Workplace Accidents
Public Liability Claims
Industrial Disease
Housing Defects
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialist experience in personal injury litigation
- Our principal solicitor holds solicitor-advocate rights in superior courts
- We offer free initial consultations with no upfront legal costs
- We handle all claim types from straightforward road accidents to complex cases
- Our team maintains 98% pre-trial settlement success rate
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Exceptional service
Kept informed throughout
Successful settlements
Professional team
Highly recommended
Services
Road Traffic Accidents
We specialise in road traffic accident claims for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured through no fault of their own. Our expertise covers rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, and commercial vehicle incidents. Clients receive comprehensive legal representation from initial consultation through settlement negotiations or court proceedings.
Workplace Accidents
Our team handles workplace injury claims across construction, manufacturing, and office environments. We represent clients with musculoskeletal injuries, equipment-related accidents, and occupational disease claims. We ensure proper compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and future care needs.
Industrial Disease
We represent clients with asbestos-related conditions, vibration white finger, and industrial deafness. Our solicitors handle complex cases requiring expert medical evidence and historical employer liability investigations. We secure compensation for long-term health impacts and care requirements.
Housing Defects
Our housing defect service addresses dampness, structural failures, and safety hazards in residential properties. We pursue claims against landlords and housing associations for negligence in property maintenance. Clients receive compensation for health impacts and property damage.
Public Liability Claims
We handle public space injury claims including pavement defects, shop floor hazards, and recreational facility accidents. Our solicitors investigate premises safety records and secure compensation for medical costs, lost income, and rehabilitation expenses.
People
Peter Crooks
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with 25+ years' experience specialising in personal injury law. Holds solicitor-advocate rights for superior courts. Successfully represented over 1,000 clients in complex injury and housing defect cases across Scotland.
Angela Ferguson
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal with 12+ years in personal injury claims. Specialises in road traffic accidents and housing defect cases. Provides client support from initial consultation through case resolution.
Tricia Burke
Personal Assistant
Legal secretary with 20+ years' experience supporting personal injury litigation. Manages case administration and client communications for the principal solicitor.
Questions
What types of personal injury claims do you handle?
We handle all personal injury claims including road accidents, workplace injuries, public liability cases, industrial diseases, and housing defect claims across Scotland.
How does the No Win, No Fee arrangement work?
If we assess your claim has >50% success chance, you pay nothing upfront. Success fees (10-20%) only apply if you win, with no charges for lost cases.
Can I get legal aid for my claim?
We assess eligibility for Scottish Legal Aid during your free consultation. This government-funded option covers legal costs for qualifying cases.
How long do personal injury claims take?
Most claims settle within 6-18 months. Complex cases may take longer, but we progress matters efficiently while maintaining thorough preparation.
What compensation can I claim?
We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, care costs, property damage, and pain & suffering in successful claims.
Do you handle housing defect cases?
Yes, we specialise in dampness, structural failures, and safety hazards in residential properties. We've successfully represented clients against negligent landlords and housing associations.
Reviews (7)
Kez P.
Dec 27, 2021
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I have had the most amazing services from all staff at this firm dealing with a case for me!
Lanarkshire Accidental Law Firm continue to provide the best help with there outstanding advice and assistance!
Circumstances involved in my case has been overwhelming leaving me mentally exausted regarding everything about this matter. Therefore without both Angela and Peters working together on my behalf I would not have been able to build my case as successfully as they have. I will remain forever grateful to Lanarkshire Accident Law in Coatbridge!!
*Highly recommended as having the best quality
Lanarkshire Accidental Law Firm continue to provide the best help with there outstanding advice and assistance!
Circumstances involved in my case has been overwhelming leaving me mentally exausted regarding everything about this matter. Therefore without both Angela and Peters working together on my behalf I would not have been able to build my case as successfully as they have. I will remain forever grateful to Lanarkshire Accident Law in Coatbridge!!
*Highly recommended as having the best quality
Kirstyanne McColl
Aug 06, 2021
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I would like to say huge thank you to Peter and staff at accidental law. They have been very supportive. They are professional and help me with something that I never thought was possible. Would highly recommend superb job. Many thanks Kirstyanne
I would like to say huge thank you to Peter and staff at accidental law. They have been very supportive. They are professional and help me with something that I never thought was possible. Would highly recommend superb job. Many thanks Kirstyanne
Leigh-Anne Sutherland
Dec 02, 2020
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I cannot recommend Lanarkshire Accident Law enough. I have just received an out of court settlement and from the onset of my claim Peter, Angela and Tricia were extremely sensitive and professional both on the phone and in the letters that I received. If I had any queries, I never had a problem getting in touch with them and they always fully explained where we were in the process. I genuinely felt that they were working hard on my behalf and treated me as an individual.
George Fletcher
Nov 20, 2020
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I would like to thank Peter and Tricia for accepting my case. My family solicitor highly recommended Peter to me. From the outset I was dealt with in a friendly professional manner. My case was dealt with in a very timely manner. Any questions I had were answered very quickly as the case proceeded. I highly recommend Lanarkshire Accident Law to anyone unfortunate enough to be in an accident. Peter and his colleagues give 100% to making sure I was compensated for my injuries injury and loss. Thank you again and best wishes.
Cane Ac
Nov 28, 2019
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The team took on my case on a no win no fee basis and they sure delivered. Although it took nearly 2 and a half years we were informed and kept up to date throughout. They were very professional and courteous all through the process, we would like to thank the team and thoroughly recommend them.
J. Mc
Sep 20, 2019
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Highly professional team who have dealt with my case efficiently and to a professional standard. They handled everything and kept me informed when needed. Would definitely recommend their services.
Joseph Dunion
Dec 12, 2018
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Would definitely recommend Lanarkshire Accident Law Coatbridge to anyone who is seeking compensation on a claim. Dealing with my claim they were very professional and helpfully in keeping me updated with regular communications. More than happy with the amount of compensation i received ,definitely recommend them and rate them 10/10 hope the company continues to grow. Thank You.
