The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) process is currently under review by the Scottish Government.
Their aim being to set out practical measures for a system of inquiry into fatalities that is effective, efficient and fair.
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Kathleen McCarthy
As a child growing up around the mining area of Lanarkshire in the 1970s I recall easily the memories of hard working people telling stories of their working life. The conditions of such work was often poor. Industrial injury and disease were common place but the people were, for the most part, stoic and grateful to have work. They were of the genuine view that hard work never killed anyone. I understood the message being conveyed to me but understood too that bad working conditions could and did.
Conditions have improved in the UK since the 70s thanks to the establishment of a health and safety system, the foundation of which was the Health and Safety at Work Act 1975. The legislation had at its heart a simple but enduring principle that those who create risk are best placed to control that risk whether employers, occupiers or manufacturers of articles or substances for use at work.
I am disheartened by the myth of the "compensation culture" or that the UK is becoming risk averse as a result of compensation claims. The truth is very different. The simple fact is that broadly claims have fallen in the UK in the last 10 years.
From the mid 80s and through the 90s I worked in Cambuslang which is a town on the south-east outskirts of Glasgow. I dealt with all types of personal injury, industrial injury and disease work; the area being largely populated with steel workers and workers of the Hoover plant.
I found that when I qualified I had a natural leaning towards personal injury work and the protection of the rights of workers and others harmed as a result of the carelessness of others. Compensation is only restorative. It really only gives back what was lost in the first place. It is important that those injured have access to specialists who can assist in safeguarding their access to justice. That is the philosophy behind the Glasgow Law Practice.
Kathleen McCarthy,
Director Glasgow Law Practice
LLB, Master of Law (Medicine, Law and Ethics)
Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
and the Scottish Head Injury Forum
Conditions have improved in the UK since the 70s thanks to the establishment of a health and safety system, the foundation of which was the Health and Safety at Work Act 1975. The legislation had at its heart a simple but enduring principle that those who create risk are best placed to control that risk whether employers, occupiers or manufacturers of articles or substances for use at work.
I am disheartened by the myth of the "compensation culture" or that the UK is becoming risk averse as a result of compensation claims. The truth is very different. The simple fact is that broadly claims have fallen in the UK in the last 10 years.
From the mid 80s and through the 90s I worked in Cambuslang which is a town on the south-east outskirts of Glasgow. I dealt with all types of personal injury, industrial injury and disease work; the area being largely populated with steel workers and workers of the Hoover plant.
I found that when I qualified I had a natural leaning towards personal injury work and the protection of the rights of workers and others harmed as a result of the carelessness of others. Compensation is only restorative. It really only gives back what was lost in the first place. It is important that those injured have access to specialists who can assist in safeguarding their access to justice. That is the philosophy behind the Glasgow Law Practice.
Kathleen McCarthy,
Director Glasgow Law Practice
LLB, Master of Law (Medicine, Law and Ethics)
Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
and the Scottish Head Injury Forum
Fatal Accident Inquiry Update
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Monday, 20 February 2012
in Personal Injury
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Whiplash Injury Compensation Claims - The Glasgow Law Practice
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Monday, 23 January 2012
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Whiplash injury is a relatively common injury that occurs to a person's neck following a sudden acceleration/deceleration of force. It is most commonly associated with road traffic accidents. If you have suffered such an injury our Personal Injury Department can assist.
PIP Breast Implants Claims - Personal Injury Compensation
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Friday, 20 January 2012
in Personal Injury
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If you have been injured or suffered loss due to the PIP breast implant controversy then our personal injury solicitors are in a position to assist.
Accidents in the Workplace Statistics 2010-2011
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Thursday, 05 January 2012
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Health and Safety figures show reduction in amount of personal injuries suffered in the workplace in Britain this year with an increase in the amount of fatalities caused.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new figures which show a downward trend for the number of people injured or suffering ill health at work.
Hip Replacement Compensation- Consumer Protection and Product Liability Issues
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Tuesday, 16 August 2011
in Personal Injury
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Have you had a DePuy ASR Hip Implant?
Thousands of people fitted with metal hip replacements are to have their operations reviewed and may be called for replacement surgery. Our Glasgow Law Practice solicitors can advise you on the legal issues that may arise.
Guardianship Orders; Financial and Welfare Orders
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Thursday, 16 June 2011
in Family Law
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Let us help you to help your child with special needs as they become an adult at 16 years of age. Does your child have Learning Difficulties; Cerebral Palsy, suffered a Brain Injury or a diagnosis of Autism? You should apply to the court for Guardianship orders, and we can do it for you.
Accident at Work Claims, Glasgow Law Practice Personal Injury Solicitors
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Friday, 27 May 2011
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Have you been injured at work or in the course of your employment? Our compensation claims lawyers are local to you and able to help.
Court Compensation Damages Awards in Fatal Accident Personal Injury Claims.
Posted by Kathleen McCarthy
on Wednesday, 25 May 2011
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Our Glasgow Law Practice personal injury solicitors have noted a discrepancy in damages awards when they are awarded by a judge or by a jury. Awards by judges have tended to be lower than those awarded when juries are involved. In personal injury cases juries are only used at Court of Session level so great care requires to be taken in deciding whether to raise an action for damages in the Court of Session or at the Sheriff Court. Our personal injury solicitors can advise you.