Contributory negligence in road traffic accidents
Understanding Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims In personal injury law, understanding the concept of contributory negligence is crucial. Governed... read more
Personal Injury law – What is QOCS?
Qualified One-way Costs shifting (QOCS) was introduced in April 2013. In traditional Scottish civil courts, the principle was that the... read more
Compensation for Emotional Loss in Tragic Case
Reviewed by Michaela Christie Introduction This recent case considered the measure of damages that should be awarded under section 4... read more
Cross-Border Legal Representation: Scottish Injured woman cannot recover English solicitors’ costs
Scottish Injured woman cannot recover English solicitors’ costs: Lessons from the Margaret Kirkwood Case Introduction In a recent legal case,... read more
What is a public liability claim?
Public liability claim is one of our expertise at Gildeas, but what actually is a public liability claim? And what... read more
Medical Negligence case
Reviewed by Michaela Christie In a recent case (CAR v Muftah Salem Eljamel, NHS Tayside [2021]), the court addressed a... read more
Woman’s tragic death caused by Medical Negligence
Reviewed by Michaela Christie In a recent Scottish case, a terrible tragedy unfolded at a hospital. A 77-year-old woman lost... read more
Gildeas’ outstanding support : a biker’s journey to recovery after a motorbike accident
Introduction When Allan, a dedicated motorbike enthusiast was involved in an accident he turned to Gildeas for help. This article... read more
Medical Negligence case
Medical Negligence case – Damages for Loss of Society in Paterson v Lanarkshire Health Board [2023] Reviewed by Michaela Christie... read more
Hannah’s path to becoming a Solicitor with Gildeas
My name is Hannah, I am 25 years old and I am from Edinburgh. I studied law at the University... read more