Jena MohammedE.coli Outbreak
In recent weeks the UK has seen a sudden increase in the number of E.coli cases due to a nationwide outbreak. E.coli is a bacteria which can be found in contaminated items of food or … Read more
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Calum FifeElaine Crozier or Veale and Others v Scottish Power [Inner House] 2024 CSIH 14
Unsuccessful appeal in mesothelioma case The Pursuer in this case raised a claim for pleural plaques associated with historic exposure to asbestos. He went on to develop asbestosis and ultimately died due to mesothelioma. Mr … Read more
Patrick HannonA GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR?
6. Loss of Holiday Enjoyment Accidents can disrupt our lives at the most unexpected moments, and unfortunately, being injured as a result of an accident can often have unforeseen consequences. In some cases, individuals may … Read more
Alistair McCullochUnderstanding Personal Injury Claims and Provisional Damages in Scotland.
Sustaining a personal injury can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, resulting in physical, emotional, and financial hardships. In Scotland, individuals who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others have the right … Read more
Alan McCormackEmbracing AI in the Workplace: A Cautionary Tale
We take a look at a recent case involving the use of AI by lawyers, and consider whether businesses are really welcoming it within the workplace. The issue of whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and … Read more
Natalie GangelUnderstanding Claims for Diminution in Value
In Scotland, a claim for diminution in value refers to a legal concept that allows individuals to seek compensation for the reduced value of their property, as a result of damage or loss caused by … Read more
Kathryn RussellE-Scooters and E-Bikes
E-Scooters In 2020, The UK Government introduced legislation trialling the use of e-scooters, through local authorities, for a period of 12 months via approved rental companies. The trial has been extended to the end of … Read more
Laura RankinA GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR?
5. Lost Earnings If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own and had to take time off work, you could be entitled to make a claim for loss of earnings. The … Read more
David McKinneyA guide to chronic pain
As specialist personal injury lawyers, we frequently represent clients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain post-trauma, as a result of an accident that wasn’t their fault. Receiving a diagnosis of chronic pain can be … Read more
Angela WilsonInjuries sustained during sporting activities – can liability for negligence be established?
Can you claim compensation from injuries obtained during sporting activities? The common law principle of volenti was recently examined in Czernuszka v King [2023] EWHC 380 (KB). This principle regulates the ability of those who … Read more
