The Scottish Law Commission has recommended changes to the law on damages in Scotland in a new report. According to statistics presented by the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, personal injury claims were the third most common type of civil law action in Scottish courts in 2022-23. It is therefore
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The Government Actuary has confirmed that the discount rate in Scotland remains unchanged at -0.75 per cent following the completion of his review. The rate takes effect from today. A report has been prepared in accordance with the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Act
The differences between Scotland and England on personal injury compensation may increase in the coming months, writes Kirsty Yuill. The loss of a loved one or a catastrophic injury can be life-changing. When a person is successfully sued for causing such an event, the courts both north and south of