In a judgement delivered by the Supreme Court on the 30th of July 2014 in a case entitled Clarke V O’Gorman the Supreme Court has decided that the failure by a Plaintiff in a personal injuries action to obtain an Authorisation from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (InjuriesBoard.ie) is not fatal to her claim and […]
How can a personal injuries solicitor help me win my case?
Being involved in an accident can be a stressful event and it is important to get the best advice quickly to make sure your legal position is protected at all times. A personal injuries Solicitor will initially guide you through the first steps required to notify the other side’s insurance company. This will include arrangements […]
Businesses, Homeowners and Local Authorities to face more Slip and Fall Claims
The recent spell of bad weather will inevitably lead to more compensations cases being taken against local Authorities, businesses and even domestic homeowners. The last very bad weather spell in 2010 saw a significant increase in the number of compensation claims due to the increase in slip, trips and falls from icy footpaths, roads and […]
Irish hospitals may suffer financial penalties for high rates of infections and adverse events
The U.S. healthcare provider Medicare is reducing payments to hundreds of hospitals in the U.S. for having high rates of “hospital-acquired” infections and injuries. The penalised hospitals will have their Medicare payments lowered by 1% per annum. The hospitals were considered to have the highest rates of adverse events including infections from catheters, blood clots, […]
JUDGE CLARIFIES LAW ON TRIP AND FALL CLAIMS
The High Court has clarified the legal obligation on Local Authorities in relation to pavements. This clarification was contained in the Judgment of the High Court in a case called Olive Loughrey – v – Dun Laoghaire County Council. In that case, Ms. Loughrey sustained very significant personal injuries when she was caused to trip […]
GARDA AWARDED €169,000 FOR POST TRAUMATIC STRESS FROM DON TIDEY KIDNAP SEARCH
Thomas Mansfield a 57 year old retired Garda Sergeant has been awarded €169,000 damages by the High Court. He brought proceedings for compensation in respect of personal injuries, loss and damage, suffered and sustained by him as a consequence of an IRA terrorist attack in 1983 in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim which involved the use of […]
WIDOW OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS AWARDED $7.7 MILLION
Bus manufacturer Navistar International Corp. has been hit with a $7.7m verdict in a wrongful death suit brought against them by the widow of a school bus driver who died of mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the schools garage. The bus driver began working for the school district in the 1950’s. According to […]
State to face compensation claims by Navy Veterans over Asbestos Exposure
It is predicted that hundreds of former members of the Irish Naval Service are going to sue the State for substantial damages as a result of being exposed to toxic asbestos. Asbestos had previously been detected in engine exhausts and manifold lagging on the naval ships LE Aoife, LE Emer, LE Aisling, LE Orla and […]
Claims by Navy Veterans over Asbestos Exposure
It is predicted that hundreds of former members of the Irish Naval Service are going to sue the State for substantial damages as a result of being exposed to toxic asbestos. Asbestos had previously been detected in engine exhausts and manifold lagging on the naval ships LE Aoife, LE Emer, LE Aisling, LE Orla and […]
Thursday now the most Dangerous Day for Workplace Accidents
Figures released by the Injuries Board have shown that Thursday is the most likely day of the week for workplace accidents. The injuries Board confirmed that they awarded in excess of €24million compensation for 826 claims for workplace accidents in 2013. This was compared to €22milion for the previous year. The average award for a […]
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