Glasgow Personal Injury Blog

RAC Data Finds More Drivers Using Phone Behind Wheel

Posted: October 20, 2015

Posted in: Car Accidents Road Traffic Accidents 

A study from the RAC has found that more drivers are willing to risk breaking the law to text or use their phone when driving. The data, which was mainly compiled in England showed that there had been a substantial increase across the board of people admitting to using their phones at the wheel. Worryingly, […]

Trampoline Injuries Account for 50% of Injuries for Under 14s

Posted: October 12, 2015

Posted in: Personal Injury 

Families have been warned to take more precautions to eradicate trampoline injuries, which according to insurers accounts for 50% of injuries to under 14-year-olds. According to Direct Line, trampoline injuries are now more common than children hurting themselves than climbing frames or climbing trees. Studies from insurance companies that claims ranged from £20,000 to £100,000. […]

Glasgow to Introduce 20mph Zones to Reduce Road Traffic Accidents

Posted: September 29, 2015

Posted in: Road Traffic Accidents 

Glasgow is to introduce 20mph zones in certain areas under plans to cut the number of road traffic accidents in the UK.  The proposals, which are expected to come into force in March 2016, come following the announcement that Edinburgh are to introduce a 20mph zone in certain streets. Recent research showed that despite initiatives […]

Police Appeal After Woman is Hit by Bus in Glasgow

Posted: September 14, 2015

Posted in: Bus Accidents Pedestrian Injuries Road Traffic Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death 

Police are appealing for information after a 67-year-old was hit by a bus at a notorious junction in Glasgow.  The pedestrian was struck at a crossing on Glasgow’s Queen Street, the final turn before the street becomes pedestrianised. The incident, which occurred as she crossed the junction, led to the woman being trapped under the […]

Council Launch Project to Protect Clyde Tunnel Cyclists

Posted: September 7, 2015

Posted in: Bicycle Accidents 

Glasgow City Council has launched a £20,000 project to protect vulnerable road users of the Clyde Tunnel by installing a new anti-skid surface.  The move comes following a marked rise in the number of cycling accidents on the route, with the new traffic in the tunnel rising due to the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. […]

Police Launch New Task Force to Combat Road Traffic Accidents

Posted: August 31, 2015

Posted in: Pedestrian Injuries Road Traffic Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death 

A new police unit has been launched to target the number of incidents and fatalities on Glasgow’s roads with the new emphasis following a number of road traffic accidents in the city. The drive, which is being introduced by Police Scotland will target elderly pedestrians and those considered reckless drivers to try and reduce the […]

Rugby Study Links Concussions to Loss of Brain Function

Posted: August 24, 2015

Posted in: Head and Brain Injuries Sporting Injuries 

A study of rugby union players has linked concussions to a lack of brain function in what could be a groundbreaking study for rugby and dealing with head injuries in general. The research, which was carried out by World Rugby took 485 men and compared amateur and professional players with matched control groups. However, despite […]

Model Jailed for Fake Whiplash Claim

Posted: August 17, 2015

Posted in: Road Traffic Accidents Whiplash Injuries 

A model and semi-professional footballer has been jailed after she fraudulently made a claim for whiplash and took advantage of the personal injury system. The case highlights the importance of providing evidence to any judicial process and taking the advice of solicitors.  False Whiplash Claim The female took out a claim against Esure following a […]

Passenger Claims Against Airline For Back Injury From Seating Arrangement

Posted: August 11, 2015

Posted in: Public Transport Spine & Back Injuries 

A passenger has taken legal action against Etihad Airways after he claims he suffered a lasting injury after he was sat next to an obese passenger on a long-haul flight.  James Andres Bassos from Brisbane claims that his flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney in 2011 has caused a back injury, as a result of […]

Cyclist Killed Following Serious Head Injuries

Posted: August 3, 2015

Posted in: Bicycle Accidents Head and Brain Injuries Road Traffic Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death 

A cyclist has been killed following a road traffic accident involving a van. George O’Hara was left with serious head injuries as a result of a collision on the A79 just after rush hour and died three days after the accident.  The 68-year-old cyclist was rushed to a hospital in Glasgow following the incident, with […]