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Difficulties in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have sadly been a recurring headline since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to have a significant effect on the way that we in the UK live and work.  … Read more

Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 4 May 2020 until 10 May 2020 with the aim of raising awareness and challenges of Deafness and hearing loss faced by 1 in 6 people in the … Read more

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has catapulted the world into uncharted waters. Each of us in the UK, from individuals to businesses, is continuing to try our best and adjust to the new circumstances in which … Read more

The Court of Session has ruled that a primary school teacher can proceed with a personal injury claim against West Lothian Council, her former employer, despite the Council’s arguing that she was personally barred from … Read more

In Hamilton v. Lanarkshire Health Board [2020] CSOH 24, quantum had been agreed between parties at £195,000. Liability and causation remained in dispute. Mr Hamilton swallowed a dental plate whilst playing with his grandchild during … Read more

The Civil Litigation (Expenses Group) Proceedings (Scotland) Bill was introduced into the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2017 and received Royal Assent on 5 June 2018. The Scottish Government has started to implement this Act … Read more

On 1 September 2017, I joined Jackson Boyd as a trainee solicitor. At Jackson Boyd, trainees rotate every 6 months around our different departments. Our departments include: Dispute Resolution Personal Injury Road Traffic team Personal … Read more

Before claims are litigated they are dealt with under the compulsory pre-action protocol (CPAP). The compulsory pre-action protocol was introduced by the Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Personal Injury Pre-Action Protocol) 2016. Before … Read more