Rugby League and Rugby Union have common origins. There are many similarities between the two codes. Both kinds of rugby use an oval ball and play on a rectangular pitch with H-shaped goals. Each plays two halves of 40 minutes. Passes must always go backwards. Tackling is a crucial element in each. But there are significant differences as well. There are 15 players in a Rugby Union team and 13 players in a Rugby League team. There are no lineouts in Rugby League. If a ruck or maul develops in Rugby Union there is a material chance that possession will change hands whereas in Rugby League possession is generally retained by the team which previously had possession – up to the point of the ‘sixth tackle’ when possession will automatically change hands according to the rules of Rugby League. There are some who say that Rugby Union is played at a slower pace - with more stoppages - whereas Rugby League maintains a generally higher pace of play, with higher ball-in-play Continue Reading
E-Scooter and E-Bike Accidents in Scotland – Your rights to claim for injury
Have you tried out or do you own an e-Bike or e-Scooter? The streets of some parts of Scotland have been transformed by the surge in popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters. While these devices offer a convenient and often eco-friendly mode of transport, their rapid adoption has created a complex legal landscape for those involved in accidents. Misinformation about the legal position of riders is widespread and this article aims to clarify the current legal position in Scotland for potential victims of accidents involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and their variants. We will include a discussion of the factors affecting the viability of a personal injury claim where one of these vehicles is involved. Understanding the legal standing of the vehicle involved is the first crucial step in assessing the viability of a claim. The law differentiates significantly between various types of electrically powered personal transport. The Different Classes of Electric Personal Continue Reading
When an insurer denies liability without showing reasonable justification
Sometimes an insurer or loss adjuster's behaviour is so unacceptable – and they will not apparently listen to any reasoning – that the only way you can have a chance of getting their attention is to call them out publicly for their behaviour. This article is about a situation we have encountered with insurers and loss adjusters where they will not give us sufficient information in relation to a claim – in which they are denying liability - to enable us to advise our client whether or not the denial of liability is reasonable. We investigate many potential claims where the evidence the opponent produces shows that the claim's chances of success are poor. It is to be expected that not all personal injury compensation claims can be successful. No solicitor will mind that, provided the opponent provides the solicitor with sufficient evidence for the solicitor to be able to understand the denial of liability and explain it to you, as the injured client. In cases which involve Continue Reading
When an insurer refuses to pay all your solicitor’s outlays in a personal injury claim
Personal injury claims in Scotland are set up in such a way that, if liability for the accident and injuries is admitted, in most cases it will then be possible to go on to negotiate a settlement of the claim without the need for court action. The rules of the Scottish Compulsory Pre-action Protocol provide a way to calculate the fee which will be due to the solicitor based on the amount of compensation that is agreed. The rules also provide that the insurer will meet "all reasonable outlays". The sorts of “outlays” that are envisaged include: the cost of medical reports; police accident reports; and professional photographs taken to show the extent of any residual scarring stop In most cases, calculation of the fee and recovery of the outlays related to an agreed amount of compensation is a formality. But sometimes an insurer will object to a particular outlay for some reason and in this article we will discuss an experience we had recently where insurers offered only a Continue Reading