Dave BerryThe Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government body set up to deal with claims from people who have been mentally or physically injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime. … Read more
Stephanie FallonHaving been involved in a road traffic accident myself, I am aware of how worrying a time it can be. It was advantageous that I worked for a firm of solicitors. I knew I was … Read more
Alan MacdonaldOne of the partners at Jackson Boyd can often be heard telling more junior members of staff that “It pays to raise”. This is in reference to raising a court action in order to secure … Read more
Dave BerryA recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) report found that “bullets” from Nerf guns can cause serious eye injuries. Doctors reported cases of people suffering internal bleeding around the eye, pain and blurred vision after being … Read more
David McKinneyThere has been an alarming increase in the number of road traffic accidents involving uninsured drivers, according to recently released figures from the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). Surprising Increase This increase is surprising, because in … Read more
Dave BerryIn the unfortunate event that an individual suffers from a psychiatric injury following an accident that was caused by the fault of another party, there may be a claim to be made against the responsible … Read more
Dave BerryFollowing a road traffic accident, common themes arise. Liability, the extent of damage caused, injuries and hire costs are regularly disputed by the responsible party or their insurer. Taking the following steps immediately after an … Read more
Dave BerryFollowing the case of Montgomery –v- Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11, the law in Scotland in relation to informed consent was largely brought into line with the position South of the Border. It follows … Read more
Debbie MilneThe number of road traffic accidents taking place on the country’s rural roads has prompted road safety charity Brake to call for changes to the current learner driver system.
Alan MacdonaldFalls from height are responsible for some of the most serious injuries sustained at work, but frustratingly the majority of these accidents could easily be prevented if only the employer properly planned how the work … Read more
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