“Derek Carrigan is a highly experienced Scottish personal injury solicitor dedicated to securing full and fair compensation for clients injured in workplace and road traffic accidents. With decades of litigation expertise and a strong trade union background, he combines meticulous case preparation with clear, supportive communication to deliver results that truly make a difference.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial, 2026

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Tel: 0131 381 8695
Email: derek.carrigan@lawfordkidd.co.uk

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About Derek

Derek Carrigan joined Lawford Kidd as a trainee in 1998, qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and was assumed as a Partner in 2006. He holds both History and Law degrees from the University of Glasgow.

Derek specialises in personal injury law across Scotland, handling a wide range of claims including industrial accident claims and road traffic accident claims. He is committed to helping clients obtain 100% of the compensation awarded to them with no success fee.

Recent successes include recovering £500,000 for a client who suffered a serious head injury following an accident at work. Drawing on his trade union background, Derek has also secured over £400,000 for a victim of asbestos-related mesothelioma. In a significant road traffic accident case, he achieved a global settlement of £700,000 for six pursuers.

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Areas of Expertise

• Personal Injury Claims
• Industrial & Workplace Accidents
• Road Traffic Accidents
• Serious & Catastrophic Injury Claims
• Trade Union Personal Injury Cases

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Client Testimonials

“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 to 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 a timely manner and I could not be happier with the service.”

— Alana Barclay

“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 undertaken by a very professional person who gave the utmost care to each and every person he helps.”

— Roberta Baden-Powell

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Contact Derek Carrigan

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Scotland and would like expert legal guidance, contact Derek today:

Telephone: 0131 381 8695
Email: derek.carrigan@lawfordkidd.co.uk

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