Derek Carrigan - Partner & Personal Injury Solicitor

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Derek joined Lawford Kidd as a trainee in 1998, qualified in 2000 and was assumed as a partner in 2006. He has history and law degrees awarded by the University of Glasgow. Derek handles many types of personal injury claims in Scotland, including industrial accident claims and road traffic accident claims.. He helps clients to obtain 100% of the compensation awarded to them with no ‘success fee’.

Derek recently succeeded in recovering £500,000 for a client with a serious head injury, caused by an accident at work. Derek has a trade union background and, as part of his union case load, he obtained over £400,000 for a victim of asbestos related mesothelioma. He also settled a significant road traffic accident claim, with the global settlement for the six pursuers amounting to £700,000.

Testimonials from Satisfied Personal Injury Clients

"I am delighted with the exceptional legal support provided by Derek Carrigan in my car accident claim case. His expertise and dedication were instrumental in efficiently resolving my case. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation"

Микола Лихач.

"Derek Carrigan was my lawyer for a traffic accident personal injury claim. Derek was knowledgeable, easy to talk too and kept me fully in the loop at all times. Derek was extremely professional, easy to get in contact with and would recommend him and his colleagues."

Anthony Martyn.

"My experience from the first phone call to the funds being transferred was outstanding. Derek was professional, efficient and his communication was excellent. Everything was done in timely manner and I could not be happier with the service. I would highly recommend. Thanks for all your help."

Alana Barclay.

"Excellent efficient service.Thank you, John"

John Drurie.

"Amazing service. Got help with my claim after I was involved in an accident. Everything went smooth and quick. Derek Carrigan kept me informed and took care of everything. Strongly recommend!!!"

Lukasz Adamczyk.

My lawyer was Derek Carrigan who dealt with my accident at work claim, dealt with it 100% and would definitely recommend to family friends and anyone else in need of a lawyer

Simon Temple.

"I found the whole process a great service from start to finish. It was a job that was undertaken by a very professional person (Mr. Derek Carrigan) who gave the utmost care in the care he gives to each and every person he helps."

Roberta Baden-Powell.

"The aspect of your service that particularly pleased me was your promptness."

Alexander Cockburn, from Gracemount.

"It was all good and informative."

Sean Pittam, from Irvine.

"How efficiently the claim was handled."

Jade Nicholson, from Perth.

"The aspect of your service that particularly pleased me was your promptness."

Alexander Cockburn, from Gracemount.

"You kept me informed."

James Bonnar, from North Lanarkshire.