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Jackson Boyd’s Edinburgh and Glasgow offices are always busy and at any one time there are many newsworthy things going on. Check in here to find out what we are up to and who we have helped, along with the latest insight and industry news.

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Jennifer Rowlinson

What to do if you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident

May 15, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

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

Alan Cameron

Golden Calls

May 13, 2019 by Alan Cameron

David Beckham was hit with a 6 month driving ban this week after pleading guilty to using his mobile phone while driving. He was photographed by a member of the public holding his phone whilst … Read more

Van McKellar

Taking the law into your own hands

May 20, 2019May 13, 2019 by Van McKellar

It’s well known that a party can’t take the law into their own hands, without running severe risks of legal consequences for having done so. That’s specifically provided for in Scottish landlord/tenant law; not … Read more

Dave Berry

The Role of Rehabilitation in your Personal Injury Claim

January 15, 2020May 9, 2019 by Dave Berry

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

Dave Berry

The Importance of Communication: Deaf Awareness Week 2019

February 16, 2023May 8, 2019 by Dave Berry

Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 6 May 2019 until 12 May 2019 with the aim of promoting the positive aspects of deafness and to try and create a fully deaf-aware society. At Jackson … Read more

Dave Berry

More than Just Personal Injury

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by Dave Berry

If you are involved in an accident, it isn’t just physical injuries that have an effect on your life. The courts recognise this and strive to put you in the position that you would have … Read more

Alan Cameron

Compensation under the Water (Scotland) Act 1980

April 16, 2019 by Alan Cameron

When flooding occurs it is a particularly stressful event for any homeowner, and matters can be made even worse where the cause of a flood to your property are the actions of others. Damage to … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

I Must Not Tell Lies – JK Rowling’s PA ordered to repay £18,734

October 30, 2020April 12, 2019 by Ainsley McCabe

In a judgement published today JK Rowling’s former PA, Amanda Donaldson, was ordered to repay Rowling £18,734 after Sheriff Derek O’Carroll ruled she had obtained the money fraudulently by stating it was for Rowling’s personal … Read more

Alan Cameron

The benefits of a well prepared plea in mitigation: Careless driving

April 12, 2019April 10, 2019 by Alan Cameron

I appeared in court last week to assist a client who had been charged with section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Initially my client’s position was that they were not responsible for the … Read more

Alan Macdonald

Jackson Boyd Recover Seven Figure Sum for Injured Biker

April 10, 2019April 8, 2019 by Alan Macdonald

We recently settled a case on behalf of a client who had sustained significant injuries in a motorcycle accident. Our client sustained a compound fracture of his right leg, a fracture of the right neck … Read more

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