Fatal accidents in the workplace
Sadly, accidents at work do happen. The most serious of these are fatal workplace accidents. The latest statistics from the Health & Safet Executive revealed that between April 2018 and March 2019 147 work related fatalities occurred. The largest number of fatalities occurred in the Construction and Agriculture industry sectors. These sectors accounted for 30 and 32 […]
Important changes to fatal accident inquiries
Since 1985, Scotland has had a system of Fatal Accident Inquiries and was most recently updated by the introduction of the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents
Family to receive compensation following fatal tanker crash
A family in Perth and Kinross have been awarded £100,000 compensation following a fatal road accident near their home over six years ago.
Who can claim for loss of society of a relative from mesothelioma or fatal asbestosis
A recent decision of the Inner House of the Court of Session, Scotland’s highest civil Court, has highlighted important differences between the law of Scotland and England about who can claim,
Can you claim damages for bereavement?
The death of a family member is often a traumatic experience, and it can be especially difficult if their passing is unexpected as a result of an accident. Under these circumstances it may be possible to claim compensation for loss of society, which is the loss of a relative’s present and future company and guidance.
Damages awarded following death of family member
On average there are five deaths per day caused by road traffic accidents in the UK. Some of these deaths are tragic accidents where there is no direct accountability; however, there are some instances where blame can be attributed to a third party.
Company fined £2.5 million after fatal accident
Iceland Foods was recently fined £2.5 million following an incident where a contractor suffered fatal injuries after he fell through a suspended ceiling.