Legal Column: Huge changes ahead for PI claims in Scotland
The Civil Litigation Bill going through the Scottish Parliament could have a huge impact on personal injury claims, explains Kate Donachie, associate in Brodies’ insurance and risk team.
The Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill is currently before the Scottish justice committee. The Bill proposes significant changes to the way that personal injury
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