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Dave Berry

A Brave New World? – Artificial Intelligence and Self-Driving Vehicles

October 2, 2018May 6, 2017 by Dave Berry

We are moving further into a futuristic world of technology and artificial intelligence, which ranges from Siri telling us about traffic we will face on our journey to work to the self-driving cars that are … Read more

Debbie Milne

Compensation Awarded for Clinical Negligence

December 13, 2017May 5, 2017 by Debbie Milne

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.

Alan Cameron

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

December 13, 2017May 5, 2017 by Alan Cameron

A holiday should be fun and relaxing but most of all allow you the opportunity to reminisce fondly about the hot weather and exotic food during the often dark and rainy days you encounter on … Read more

Denise McCann

Credit Hire – An Introduction

May 30, 2024May 4, 2017 by Denise McCann

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

Alan McCormack

New Employment Proposals from European Commission

December 13, 2017May 4, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The European Commission has recently presented its European Pillar of Social Rights, which contains 20 key principles and rights that it says will support fair and well-functioning labour markets and welfare systems.

Alan Cameron

Neighbours from Smell

August 15, 2019May 3, 2017 by Alan Cameron

Two families who raised a damages action against their neighbours after a strong smell began emanating into their properties have had a court’s decision in their favour upheld following an appeal. The background to this … Read more

Debbie Milne

Reducing Deaths and Serious Injuries on Europe’s Roads

December 13, 2017April 24, 2017 by Debbie Milne

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.

Dave Berry

The Waiting Game

December 13, 2017April 20, 2017 by Dave Berry

Darnley v. Croyden Health Services NHS Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 151 is an English case concerning an appeal brought by Mr Darnley (“the claimant”) based upon the alleged negligence of a non-clinical Accident and Emergency … Read more

Alan McCormack

‘Gig Economy’ Comes Under the Spotlight

December 13, 2017April 19, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The so-called ‘gig economy’ has been very much under the spotlight recently, with a number of high profile cases being heard in court over the employment rights of workers in this sector.

Alan Macdonald

The Dao’s and Don’ts of Personal Injury Claims

December 13, 2017April 18, 2017 by Alan Macdonald

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

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