What Can I Claim For - Pain and Suffering

You can claim compensation for pain and suffering. In Scotland this is known as Solatium (from the Latin word meaning solace, or relief).

In order to calculate the amount you should receive, we first have to obtain a Medical Report - from your own doctor, or from an independent specialist - detailing the extent of your condition. The report will tell us what injuries you suffered and whether you will have any problems with them in the future. The amount of solatium you receive will vary according to the extent of your injuries.

We now often find it necessary to obtain an additional report - provided by a psychologist - indicating the mental effects of the injury.