Simon A Holt Solicitors Blog

Transport Scotland has recently published figures giving an insight into the number of deaths and injuries that occurred on Scotland’s roads during 2016.

The dangers posed by distracted drivers have been well documented, with many road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike riders caught up in accidents caused by a driver’s lack of attention.

National cycling charity Cycling UK has welcomed the publication of a report that identifies a loophole allowing thousands of drivers with 12 points or more on their licences to continue driving.

A recent BBC report highlighted the number of people who are continuing to suffer serious, and often fatal, illnesses as a result of exposure to asbestos.

The European Parliament has approved the European Commission’s proposal for two new Regulations on medical devices that aim to ensure better protection of public health and patient safety.

Speeding is still an ongoing problem in the UK and across the world and the resulting road traffic accidents cause untold suffering.