Employers - Take Responsibility for Keeping Employees Safe
I was saddened to read of the death of Scott Hunter recently as a result of COVID but was disappointed to read about the failures of his…
Personal Injury
International Epilepsy Day
The 8th of February marked International Epilepsy Day which seeks to raise awareness of epilepsy around the world for millions of people…
Has COVID Resulted in Safer Roads?
I was heartened to read the national statistics released this week which show that one positive outcome of the COVID restrictions is a…
Brain injury in sport: former players bring class-action cases against rugby’s governing bodies
This week’s announcement that eight former professional rugby players have launched legal claims against rugby’s governing bodies in…
Stay at Home to Stay Safe, but how safe are we working from home?
In February 2020 around 5.7% of workers in the UK worked from home. As a result of the pandemic that figure has now grown to around…
Darker Nights, Brighter Lights – and Clothing
Every year, I feel like the period between the clocks changing seems to get shorter and the long summer nights don’t seem to last as…
Care Home Negligence Claims
Placing an elderly or vulnerable loved one into a care home is never a decision taken lightly and is often a last resort. The health and…
Stay-safe-cation!
After more than 4 months of lockdown things are slowly starting to return to normal and instead of jet setting abroad many more people are…
The importance of instructing an expert injury lawyer
Selecting the right lawyer at the start of a personal injury case is the single most important thing you can do to influence the outcome of…
From Close Pass to Safe Pass
With more people taking to their bikes as a means of exercise and transport during lockdown, I was heartened to see that Operation Close…
Coronavirus and Care Homes
Through out the Coronavirus pandemic, care homes have frequently found themselves at the centre of media attention. This is mainly a result…
Death in Service Payment for Social Care Workers
Towards the end of last month the Scottish Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, announced that a death in service payment is to be introduced…
Road Improvements needed for cyclists
Bike Week is taking place between 6 to 14 June 2020. The aim of the campaign is to promote fitness as cycling is a great way to keep…
Personal Injury: Can I claim loss of earnings when I’m self-employed?
We are often asked by those looking to claim compensation for personal injury whether they can claim for loss of earnings where they were…
Action for Brain Injury Week
This week is Action for Brain Injury Week. The purpose of this is to raise awareness of brain injury. Having dealt with those who have…
Injured on a bus – what should I do?
A question I am often asked is “What do I do after being injured on a bus?” I will try to give you some key pointers if you are…
International Winter Bike to Work Day
This year, Valentines Day is also International Winter Bike to Work Day and encourages everyone to ditch the car and get on your bikes.…
Should a Personal Injury Lawyer Care about Care Costs?
I will be watching with interest the outcome of the Mencap and Shannon appeals, which are being heard by the Supreme Court this week (…
Walk This Way?
It’s a familiar sight. You’re walking down the street and someone is walking towards you, staring at their phone and not paying the…
What effect will Brexit have on health and safety at work?
Narrow though the victory was and although views may have changed, today we leave the European Union at 11pm and enter an 11 month…
Unstable Furniture – Is Ikea to Blame?
We recently saw the announcement of what is reported to be the largest wrongful death settlements in US history. The case focussed on the…