Gillian Rushbury

Gillian handles complex large loss and catastrophic injury claims including amputation and life changing injuries arising out of motor, employers and public liability claims. She has been acting for insurers, adjusters and corporate clients for more than 20 years. She is a solicitor advocate and provides advice, drafts court pleadings and appears in court. She is regularly asked to speak at events organised by professional bodies.

Casualty – Motor, El, PL claims

She act for the defenders in a major litigation involving over 100 linked cases raised on behalf of cyclists who have fallen on city centre tram tracks and sustained injuries. Two cases proceeded to a lengthy proof in the Court of Session involving significant co-ordination with experts, witnesses and counsel. The related cases continue to be defended.

Negotiated settlement of fatal claims raised by the family of a care home resident who died in an accident at the care home. This involved a long running litigation with complex arguments of liability, quantum and medical causation.

Has handled numerous high value chronic pain claims to successful conclusions resulting in significant savings on reserve for clients.