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As reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being increased from -0.75% to -0.25% in England and Wales. The rate is an important took when quantifying future losses in personal … Read more

Summer is finally here, and for a number of us this means that it is festival season. As enjoyable as festivals can be, though, they also create conditions that can create a high risk of … Read more

On 23 August 2013 four lives were lost when a Super Puma helicopter crashed whilst on approach to Sumburgh Airport on Shetland with eighteen passengers on board. The helicopter was transporting passengers from North Sea … Read more

As a personal injury lawyer one of the most common types of claim you will deal with is one where your client has brought their car to a stop. It may be due to a … Read more

The appalling prevalence of childhood abuse in the United Kingdom is becoming increasingly uncovered. In Scotland there have been real efforts made to allow victims of such abuse the opportunity to recover compensation and receive … Read more

At Jackson Boyd we have extensive experience of helping people from across Scotland who have suffered injuries as a result of negligence. When we are instructed we frequently get asked the same questions, which we’ve … Read more

A rear-end collision occurs when a vehicle crashes into the one in front of it. Common factors contributing to rear-end collisions include failure to pay attention, failure to maintain a safe braking distance and reduced … Read more

If you are making a claim for a personal injury you have sustained in a road traffic accident, it is important to be aware that you can claim compensation for assistance provided to you by … Read more

Here at Jackson Boyd, we know it is a stressful experience when you are involved in a vehicle accident. Individuals will experience an adrenaline rush and some may also experience shock symptoms. With a mixture … Read more

At Jackson Boyd, we know that rehabilitation is a crucial part of your personal injury or medical negligence claim. Regardless of the severity of your injury and symptoms, it allows you access to specialist medical … Read more