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When it comes to the question of who’s to blame in a road traffic incident, sometimes it is not entirely clear. when it comes to the question of who’s to blame in a road traffic incident, sometimes it is not entirely clear. We have all heard that if you run into the back on another driver, then you are to blame, but there may be other factors which lead to a different conclusion. People often look to the law for a clear black and white answer, but in reality, these matters are often more finely balanced shades of grey.

There can be no going backwards now for the Civil courts after accepting a new virtual system for Court hearings.

Remaining independent is part of our ethos. All our cases are generated organically. We never purchase cases from insurers and we don't work with referral companies. All our clients are treated as individuals as are our own staff, especially when it comes to Christmas hampers! 

In times of negative discount rates, we finally have a more equitable approach to calculating the costs of accommodation costs thanks to the Swift v Carpenter decision.

Compensation claims for road traffic incidents caused by icy roads are inherently difficult to win but a recent case, Smithson v Lynn, has changed this position. 

Personal injury claimants should beware that insurers are looking at your social media profiles and activity. Of course, what is portrayed is not always representative of what is actually going on 'behind the mask.' 

In this interview with adventurer, speaker and now Champion cyclist, Jaco van Gass, we find out how he overcame the loss of an arm through acceptance and then developed and achieved new goals through positive mental attitude and shear resilience.

Whilst Insurers and Law firms operating within the Civil Justice system in Scotland have successfully adapted their working practices in order to continue to progress cases, the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service has simply shut up shop.

Rainbows are popping up all across the country and are synonymous with hope and tolerance across the world.

Ewen Stewart, Legal Assistant, at RTALS has predominantly worked from home for over 20 years so has plenty of tips for those who are new to homeworking due to Covid-19 restrictions. He has had to make some adjustments to his own way of working though too.

When the world seems to have ground to a halt and life as we know it has been put on hold, it can be very easy to feel down and lost. It is important to search for the positives.

It's time the use of 'Dear Sirs" as a method of addressing an individual is reviewed. After all, we are in 2020.