Daniel McGinn | Personal Injury Solicitor

About Daniel McGinn

An Associate in our specialist Personal Injury team, Daniel advises clients on a broad range of Personal Injury claims, including; road traffic accidents, clinical negligence and accidents on public or private property. He has significant experience acting for clients injured at work, for example on constructions sites or claims arising from inadequate equipment. He also acts for clients in fatal claims and has had great success in helping families obtain compensation following the death of a relative.

Daniel has a particular interest in assisting survivors of historic abuse obtain compensation: advising them on the right to pursue claims through the courts and the newly established Redress Scheme. He is certified as a Trauma-Informed Lawyer and commits to helping each individual client through, what is often, an extremely difficult time.

He represents clients in Sheriff Courts across Scotland, including the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court, and deals with cases in the Court of Session.

Daniel tutors on the Personal Injury Law elective module for the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee and serves on the Board for Dundee Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

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Danny, aided by Sophie managed my case confidently and sensitively. A tricky case handled with common sense, and Danny fought to get me the best outcome, which I am very happy with. An asset to Thornton's, thanks for all your help Danny.

Daniel McGinn was amazing in this case. He made sure I was happy at all times went above and beyond to ensure we had all the information we needed to win. Great guy amazing company

Professional from start to finish, kept me informed through the whole process. Anyone looking for a personal injury claim Thorntons solicitors are the people to contact. Daniel McGinn Thanks for Everything

Amazing experience overall with Danny at Thorntons. Danny won my claim for me even though this was challenging and took a long process, He kept me informed through the whole process and any questions that I had he was quick to answer. I am overall delighted with the outcome of my compensation claim, I would highly recommend Thorntons.

Very happy with the treatment I received from this firm and Daniel McGinn, he Kept me informed every step of the way and settled my claim with which I’m satisfied.

From the very beginning Daniel McGinn not only listened but took time to explain everything (including costs) in easy to understand language. He kept me updated throughout the process which turned out to be much longer than expected. He was always approachable and responded in a timely manner. Many thanks Danny.

I note from earlier reviews that Thorntons staff generally receive high praise from their clients. My experience confirms their superb service, I was represented by Daniel McGinn who initially put me at ease and guided me through a Personal Injury issue to a successful conclusion. Throughout the claim "Danny" was polite, reassuring and professional in all aspects keeping me up-dated at every stage together with giving opinion and perspective based on his experience. The process took longer than I expected but I was given realistic expectations throughout. If you are thinking about engaging Thorntons and are fortunate enough to get the services of Daniel McGinn you will, in my opinion, be in a safe pair of hands.

Excellent service from beginning to end. I was kept informed throughout the process even when they had no news if they said they'd call they did. Special mention to Daniel McGinn who was fantastic.

I can't appreciate everything that you done for me it has taking a long time but you Danny had done great job and can't thank you and all your working colleagues for all your time and effort you have all done for me i never thought we would got there but you did thank for everything and appreciate all your effort you done for me thank you

I would personally like to appreciate all the hard work and diligent effort that you have put into my case, it was your persistent work that has given us a fruitful result. I would like to thank you for your services and contribution, and I'm grateful to have you as my representatives.