Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Gordon Addison Chalmers
Reference [2026] FAI 23
Published 12 May 2026
Sheriff Sheriff Robert McDonald
Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands
Date of death 20 October 2024
Location Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen
Cause of death 1(a) Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome; 1(b) Polytraumatic injuries; 1(c) being trampled by a cow; and 2 Frailty.
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Recommendations
The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.
About Fatal Accident Inquiries
Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.
Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.