The standard of care provided by the NHS to patients and their families is generally very good, however there are unfortunately occasions when this standard can fall, causing untold injury and distress. When this happens, it is only right that patients are compensated for the suffering they have endured.
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Denise McCannCredit Hire – An Introduction
If you are involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, and are deprived of the use of your vehicle, you might be lucky enough to find that the other driver’s insurer … Read more
Debbie MilneReducing Deaths and Serious Injuries on Europe’s Roads
There was a fall of 2% in the number of fatalities on Europe’s roads in 2016, according to recent figures released by the European Commission.
Alan MacdonaldThe Dao’s and Don’ts of Personal Injury Claims
You must have been hiding under a rock these past two weeks not to have seen the footage of Dr David Dao being physically removed from a United Airlines flight. The reason for Dr Dao’s … Read more
David McKinneyA Slice of Ill-Fortune
Like 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 MacdonaldWho Blinks First? – The Introduction of Pursuers’ Offers
In 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 McKinneyThe Future of Future Losses
We 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 MilneWaste and Recycling Workers Face Risk of Injury
Injury 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 McKinneyWhen less is more
As 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 MacdonaldReducing the Number of Alcohol-Related Road Traffic Accidents
The 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
