Nolan v First Glasgow Ltd [2008] ScotCS CSOH_86 (06 June 2008)

Nolan v First Glasgow Ltd [2008] ScotCS CSOH_86 (06 June 2008)

The pursuer's whiplash injury was severe and permanent, causing ongoing pain and reduced work capacity. Her evidence was credible and consistent. She is entitled to damages for solatium, past and future loss of earnings, and reasonable services provided by family, with interest as appropriate.

Citation
[2008] ScotCS CSOH_86
Parties
Pursuer: Elizabeth Nolan; Defender: First Glasgow Limited
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
06 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / Final Judgment
Outcome
decree for pursuer
Legal Topics
Whiplash Injury, Loss of Earnings, Solatium, Services Claim
Tort Personal Injury Whiplash Injury Loss of Earnings Solatium Services Claim

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Parties

Elizabeth Nolan

Pursuer

First Glasgow Limited

Defender

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Assessment of damages for whiplash injury
  2. 2 Entitlement to compensation for loss of earnings
  3. 3 Appropriateness of solatium award

Ratio Decidendi

The pursuer's whiplash injury was severe and permanent, causing ongoing pain and reduced work capacity. Her evidence was credible and consistent. She is entitled to damages for solatium, past and future loss of earnings, and reasonable services provided by family, with interest as appropriate.

Court Disposition

decree for pursuer

Orders

  • Award of £51,826 in damages including solatium, loss of earnings, services, and interest.
  • Certification of both medical experts as skilled witnesses.