"If you've lost someone on a Scottish road, money is the last thing on your mind — but the law gives you the right to be compensated. We'll handle it gently."
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If you have lost a family member in a Scottish road traffic accident, the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011 gives close relatives the right to claim compensation for loss of society (grief, loss of companionship), loss of financial dependency, and funeral expenses.
Scottish fatal accident awards are among the most generous in the UK — loss of society awards typically range from £15,000 to £100,000+ per close relative. We handle these cases with the sensitivity they deserve, and never charge you up-front.
Liability is the central question in any Scottish claim. Here are the most common scenarios for fatal road accident cases:
Standard road traffic liability principles apply.
Highway authority, vehicle manufacturer, employer (if work-related driving), etc.
Scottish claims are individually assessed — there is NO whiplash tariff cap. These ranges reflect actual settlements and Sheriff Court awards.
| Injury type | Compensation range |
|---|---|
| Loss of society — surviving spouse / civil partner | £40,000 – £100,000+ |
| Loss of society — child of deceased | £25,000 – £80,000 |
| Loss of society — parent of deceased | £25,000 – £80,000 |
| Loss of society — sibling | £10,000 – £40,000 |
| Loss of financial dependency | Calculated on lost income (often 6 figures) |
| Funeral expenses | Full reimbursement |
The strongest claims start with the cleanest evidence. Gather these as soon as possible:
Under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011: spouse / civil partner / cohabitant, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren — plus anyone the deceased treated as their child or parent.
Awards depend on the closeness of the relationship and the impact of the death. Surviving spouses typically receive £40,000–£100,000+. Children of the deceased typically £25,000–£80,000 each.
3 years from the date of death. Don't wait — evidence and witnesses fade quickly.
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