Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

About

Provided by Mackinnons

Mackinnons is one of the leading Scottish firms in Personal Injury (Defender) work. As the most-experienced Marine and Shipping firm in Scotland, Mackinnons has a particular expertise in accidents that occur on fishing vessels and offshore.

Given Mackinnons’ expertise in Marine and Shipping, the firm is closely linked with the Scottish fishing fleet meaning we are well-placed to immediately respond to and investigate accidents on-board as and when they occur. Mackinnons offers a 24/7 Emergency Response for accidents and emergencies.

The firm represents a number of the major UK P&I insurers. Our team is experienced in pursuing cases in the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court and the Court of Session. Particular focus is given to the commercial needs of clients and therefore we are able to effectively negotiate a resolution to cases without the need for court action, where appropriate.

In recent years, Mackinnons has been instructed in significant offshore and shipboard accident claims and marine casualties. Given the firm’s depth of knowledge in this area, we are also able to advice on issues such as Fatal Accident Inquiries and Loss of Society claims. 

Within the team, Martin Sinclair is an accredited PI Specialist with the Law Society of Scotland and a Solicitor-Advocate.