Glasgow Solicitors Blog from The GLP

New blog contribution: Residents and workers in the Bristol and Avon area now have a new website specialising in personal injury claims advice. (Note for personal injury claims advice in Scotland contact the GLP here). The new Personal Injury Solicitors Bristol website, operated and managed by The Accident Claimline Limited, is a newly launched local targeted website which aims to offer reputable advice to people who have suffered from an injury resulting from an accident.

New blog contribution: The Accident Claimline have recently launched a new website aimed at helping residents in England and Wales to make accident claims.  The new website is accidentclaimsweb.co.uk and you can visit them on Accident Claims Web for more information. Making a claim with them is very straight-forward.  Potential claimants simply have to call the number on the website or complete the enquiry form. (Note: for personal injury lawyers in Scotland contact the GLP here)

New blog contribution: Whilst it’s never really been that hard finding a personal injury solicitor in the Stockport area, things have definitely just got a bit easier since the launch of a new website by The Accident Claimline Limited. (Note for personal injury claims advice in Scotland contact the GLP here)

When cars collide with pedestrians there is a high risk of serious injury.

Often we have been asked to deal with cases where a pedestrian has been seriously injured as a result of a collision with a vehicle in circumstances where the facts are not  known.

Establishing liability can be complex and the use of accident reconstruction evidence common. 

Pedestrians can be reluctant to seek the advice of a lawyer if they feel they have in some way contributed to the accident but it is worth bearing in mind that The Highway Code of Practice imposes upon the driver of a vehicle duties to keep proper lookout;  to drive carefully and to give himself or herself a reasonable opportunity to react and to take action to prevent collision. 

It is important not to delay in bringing proceedings in order  to preserve  the quality of the evidence  eg the quality of memory of witnesses reduced.   Jackson v Murray, 14th June, 2012 www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/2012CSOH100.html involved a 13 year old alighting from a school minibus and being struck by a vehicle whilst crossing the road.  It has an interesting discussion about speed and its consequences and analysis of failure by the defender to exercise reasonable care.

The courts often can and do apportion liability if there is contributory negligence on the part of the pedestrian but rarely do the courts find 100% in favour of the driver.

If you are a pedestrian or know a family member in this situation then contact The Glasgow Law Practice.  We can investigate your case on a no win no fee basis.

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.

www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2011/03/18150120/3

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.