David McKinneyLike all golf fans, we are disappointed that the pre-tournament favourite Dustin Johnson has had to pull out of the Masters in Augusta after suffering a back injury. We do wonder whether he is seeking … Read more
Alan MacdonaldIn a case where settlement discussions between the parties have been unsuccessful, it will often be necessary to raise court proceedings in order to recover the appropriate level of compensation on behalf of a client.
David McKinneyWe recently suggested that one of the consequences of the change in the personal injury discount rate would be the introduction of more regular reviews of the discount rate Article: When Less is More While … Read more
Debbie MilneInjury and ill-health is an all too common occurrence at work, with some workers exposed to unacceptable risks as a result of health and safety failings by their employers.
David McKinneyAs has been widely reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being reduced from 2.5% to -0.75%. The Scottish government has introduced the change under the Damages (Personal Injury) (Scotland) … Read more
Alan MacdonaldThe Local Government Association (LGA) in England and Wales has called on the UK Government to follow Scotland’s example and reduce the legal drink drive limit to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths and serious … Read more
David McKinneyIn the week when the late David Bowie received his Brit awards for the British Album of the Year and British Male Solo Artist, Changes are afoot in personal injury claims. The Ministry of Justice … Read more
Dave BerryIn Crawley v Barnsley MBC [2017] EWCA, the majority of the Court of Appeal upheld the decision that Barnsley Metropolitan Council’s system for inspecting potentially serious defects in minor roads was inadequate. The Council had … Read more
Dave BerryOn 6 May 2010, Steven Paterson was driving his Mazda towards Inverness on the A835. Approximately 1.5 miles North of the Braemore Junction he rounded a blind bend colliding with a stationary refuse vehicle which … Read more
Dave BerryThe recent English case of Ahmed v MacLean has made it clear that instructors have a duty to assess the skills and capabilities of those that they are teaching. Facts of the Case In March … Read more
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