CICA and false claims - a rock and a hard place?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has been in the press on a number of occasions over the last couple of weeks about…
Personal Injury
What Are The Responsibilities of Volunteer Marshals?
News that the British Cycling Federation, an official and a marshal face criminal proceedings for the death of a spectator in the a…
Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $417 million in compensation
A Californian woman has won a legal battle against the pharmaceutical giant, Johnson and Johnson after arguing that using the company’s…
The weakest necks in Europe? Back Off!
As members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), Thorntons supported Injury Prevention Day 2017 and the ‘Back Off’ campaign…
Civil Litigation Bill: Will it have unintended consequences?
Concerns have recently been raised about the Bill which is planned to increase access to justice, provide equality of arms between those…
Having fun and staying safe at UK Theme Parks
Whilst the Scottish school holidays are winding down, the English summer holidays are still in full flow making August one of the busiest…
Sun, Sea and Secondary Gastroenteritis
New figures reveal a sharp increase in holiday sickness related claims. Personal Injury specialist, Richard Poole discusses the rise in…
Proposals Protecting Injured Persons From Paying Expenses Move Forward
Personal Injury solicitors attended the APIL Scotland meeting to discuss the the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (…
Cyclist Death on Tram Tracks An Accident Waiting to Happen?
I was saddened to read the news of a 24 year old cyclist being killed in Edinburgh city centre after the wheels of her bike became stuck in…
Injured in an Accident at Work Can I claim?
With thousands of workers injured at work each year Personal Injury Solicitor, Stephanie Watson discusses what you should do if you have…
Employers' Duty of Care for Employees Travelling Abroad
An increasing number of employees travel abroad for work. It is widely known that employers owe a duty of care to their employees; however…
How Gwyneth Paltrow Can Help Value a Personal Injury Claim
“What can I claim for?” is one of the first questions a client will ask when we start a claim for them.
When deciding what an injured…
Accidents Abroad
With spring upon us, and summer not too far away, many of us are beginning to make holiday plans.If the recent news about the family…
No Compensation for Disabled Man Born From Incestuous Rape
Daniel McGinn, Personal Injury Solicitor discusses the judgement of a recent case in which a disabled man was born from incestuous rape.…
Will the Introduction of a Pursuer's Offer Lead to Early Settlements?
From 3 April 2017, Pursuer’s Offers can be used in Ordinary Cause Sheriff Court actions (actions for over £5,000) and in the Court of…
Discount Rate Reduced
As the Lord Chancellor Elizabeth Truss reveals the outcome of the discount rate review, Personal Injury partner Michelle Adam discusses the…
Mountain Biking Instructor Ordered to Pay Damages to Paralysed Solicitor
Coaches have to carry out proper assessments of the skills and capabilities of those they are teaching.
In the recent case of Ahmed v…
Dundee Sheriff Court Hosts Lawyers of the Future
Children from primary schools around Tayside convene at Dundee Sheriff Court to hear the case of Talk and Text v Mrs Norah Telfer in a…
Footballers Ordered to Pay Compensation to Rape Victim
Civil action against footballers David Goodwillie and David Robertson is the first civil rape case of its kind in Scotland and has resulted…
Festive Enforcement Campaign Shows Increase in Drink Driving
Over the festive period, Police Scotland ran a four-week enforcement campaign coinciding with a Scottish government awareness campaign to…
Modern cars too big for UK car parks
The rising number of larger cars on British streets may be causing more car-parking accidents, amid calls for larger parking bays.
The…