David Armstrong (Top Personal Injury Solicitor in Glasgow, Scotland) at Calio Claims

About David Armstrong, one of Scotland’s Top Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Solicitors

David Armstrong is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading personal injury lawyers. He is a Partner and Head of the Personal Injury Team at Calio Claims (powered by Lindsays), with over 25 years of litigation experience in personal injury, clinical negligence, defamation, and health and safety law.

As a Solicitor Advocate, David handles high-value, complex cases across the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. He is known for his strategic use of arbitration and mediation in resolving disputes and regularly speaks at industry events on developments in personal injury law.

🏆 Accreditations & Rankings

• Chambers UK (2023–2025): Top-Ranked Individual – Band 1

• Legal 500 UK: Leading Partner & Recommended Lawyer

⚖️ Notable Case Experience

• Secured £500,000 from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in a maximum award case

• Obtained compensation for 14 family members in a fatal accident case

• Represented six siblings whose parents died in a road accident abroad

• Settled a complex surgical negligence case just before trial

• Achieved damages in a multi-year dental negligence claim involving a child

🧠 Thought Leadership & Articles

David frequently writes and presents on topics including:

• Medical negligence and access to justice

• COVID-19’s long-term effects on medical claims

• Oil & gas injury prevention in Scotland

• The role of medical experts in clinical negligence

• Technology in reducing medical errors

Example articles published by David include the following:-

• Funding a Medical Negligence Claim in Scotland
• The role of medical experts in clinical negligence cases
• The 10 most common causes of clinical negligence cases
• The use of technology to reduce medical accidents

💬 Client Testimonials

“David Armstrong and Jonathan Cornwell both stand out as excellent solicitors. They communicate with clients in a way that is appropriate to the clients’ understanding and grasp of a case.” – Legal 500 UK

“Head of personal injury David Armstrong is a solicitor advocate and expert in employers’ liability. Clients describe him as ‘approachable with a very detailed knowledge of the personal injury market.’” – Chambers UK

📞 Contact Details

• 📍 Location: Glasgow, Scotland

• 🔗 View David Armstrong’s Profile on CalioClaims.co.uk