Miller v. Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust [2004] ScotCS 159 (01 July 2004)

There is no causal link between the accident and the pursuer's prolapsed disc, as the onset of radicular leg pain occurred months after the accident, contrary to medical consensus on causation.

Citation: [2004] ScotCS 159
Parties: Pursuer: Michelle Gail Miller; Defender: Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 01 July 2004
Procedural Posture: Personal Injury / Judgment After Proof
Outcome: decree in favour of pursuer for agreed sum
Legal Topics: Causation, Damages, Workplace Injury

Tort Employment Law Medical Negligence Causation Damages Workplace Injury

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Parties

Michelle Gail Miller

Pursuer

Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust

Defender

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / Judgment After Proof

Legal Issues

1 Whether there is a causal link between the accident and the pursuer's disc prolapse
2 Assessment of damages

Ratio Decidendi

There is no causal link between the accident and the pursuer's prolapsed disc, as the onset of radicular leg pain occurred months after the accident, contrary to medical consensus on causation.

Court Disposition

decree in favour of pursuer for agreed sum

Orders

Award of £3,473.00 to pursuer