Pokémon Go - Who is to blame if I'm injured whilst playing?
There are lots of reports appearing in the media about Pokémon Go and accidents such as car accidents and trips and falls caused by people…
Personal Injury
Compulsory Pre Action Protocol to be introduced for Personal Injury Cases
After many years of anticipation, a compulsory Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury cases is to come into force into Scotland, setting…
Scottish Government seeks to remove time-bar for childhood abuse victims
The nature of childhood abuse is that it is very difficult for the victim to come forward and speak about it. Publicity surrounding high-…
Forth Road Bridge Closure: Top tips for staying safe this festive season
With the recent closure of the Forth Road Bridge, it is important to bear in mind the difficulties and dangers which can unfortunately…
Compensation for Injury Caused by Unsafe Products
As supermarkets recall some of their products it is worthwhile considering what rights you have if a product causes you injury or harm.
As…
APIL Reports New Insurers' Tactic
The Association for Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) recently reported that injured parties who are pursuing personal injury actions are…
Changes to Scotland's civil court landscape
Lord Gill's review of the Scottish civil court system in 2009 and the subsequent implementation of the Courts Reform (Scotland) 2014 Act,…
Protections for Patients of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Surgery Announced
In June, the Scottish Government's Health Minister announced that as of April 2016 private clinics carrying out non-surgical cosmetic…
New Uninsured Drivers Agreement In Force
The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) last month announced the implementation of a new Uninsured Drivers Agreement which will apply to accidents…
Compensation Claims Following Alton Towers Rollercoaster Crash
Alton Towers is likely to pay out well over one million pounds to the victims of the Smiler rollercoaster crash after the amusement park…
Natural Dangers and A Duty of Care
The tragic death of two young men at Prestonhill Quarry, Inverkeithing in the last year has left people asking questions about the duty of…
Compensation Payouts by NHS Tayside on the Increase
A recent local report indicates that the amount of money paid out in compensation claims by NHS Tayside has more than quadrupled in under…
Mobile Phone Use at Wheel - as Dangerous as Drink Driving?
Drivers continue to use mobile phones at the wheel.
I was disappointed to read in The Nottingham Post this week that there has…
Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland
The Scottish Government's recent consultation on Expenses and the Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland certainly provided food for…
Stepping Out Pedestrian Road Traffic Accidents
New statistics show a 1% increase in pedestrians killed or seriously injured on Great Britain’s roads compared to the previous year.
I was…
Government Aims to Cut Drink Drive Limit Before Christmas
I was pleased to read that the Scottish Government aim to lower the drink-drive limit in time for Christmas. Almost 75% of…
Fall in Number of Workers Fatally Injured
Latest HSE statistics show a fall in the number of works fatally injured in 2013/2014 compared to the five year average.
The provisional…
Driverless Cars to Take to The Road
After commenting earlier this week on Sainsbury's high-tech lorries, I was interested to read the news that driverless car trials are…
National Accident Helpline launches Scottish solicitor panel
National Accident Helpline, the UK's most recommended claims company, has announced the creation of a new solicitor panel to enhance the…
Sainsbury's Introduce High-Tech HGV's
I was intrigued to read about the new high-tech lorry that Sainsbury's are introducing in a bid to stop the rising number of cyclists…
Cycle Helmets Useful or Not?
Leading Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh has suggested cycle helmets do not protect the brain in an accident. We Discuss the Pros and Cons of…