Laser-hair removal procedures have become immensely popular in recent years. However, they are not without risk. Hundreds of procedures are carried out daily in Ireland by untrained staff. Performed improperly, the procedures can cause disfiguring injuries such as severe burns in sensitive areas like the bikini line and the moustache area above the lips. Lawsuits […]

Clostridium Difficile Infection (C. Diff) is now 2-4 times more common than MRSA according to a new survey. C. Diff is a serious illness and up to 30% of patients diagnosed with it die within 30 days. Bacteria  producing toxins cause inflammation of the colon, diarrhoea and in some cases death. Symptoms can range from […]

Tattoo inks contain heavy metals and other substances linked to numerous health problems including cancer and neuro-degenerative diseases. Mercury, lead and antimony, beryllium, cadmium and arsenic are all found in tattoo inks: Mercury is a neuro toxin and has detrimental effect on the nervous system often leading to physical and emotional disorders. Lead is toxic […]

A new study has revealed that sleep machines used for infants can actually damage a baby’s hearing. The devices use a constant sound, such as a heartbeat or a babbling noise to help infants fall asleep and stay asleep. However, research has now found that these machines can actually produce noise levels above what is […]

The Injuries Board, the government body that assesses personal injury claims and makes awards relating to motor, employer and public liability accidents has revealed new figures that show that the number of claims being made to them is continuing to increase. The injuries board made 10,656 personal injury awards in 2013. This is an increase […]

Many whiplash injuries could be avoided if motorists stopped driving so close to the vehicle in front said a Kildare Accident Solicitor today. Liam Moloney, a Naas Solicitor criticised drivers dangerous driving and said it was leading to avoidable accidents.  “When drivers tailgate, they significantly reduce their stopping distance – or the distance needed to […]

Calls have been made for the statutory regulation of swimming pools due to an increase in personal injury claims associated with chlorinated swimming pools. Speaking about the lack of state regulation of swimming pools in Ireland Liam Moloney, Personal Injury Solicitor said today “there are currently no state regulations relating to water quality in Irish […]

An Injury Solicitor has claimed today that Landlords could be held liable for any injury caused to Tenants as a result of their failure to install carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties. Liam Moloney, a Naas based Solicitor said today “there have been a number of tragedies involving carbon monoxide poisoning in Ireland in the […]

Over 3,500 DePuy ASR hip devices were implanted in patients in Ireland since 2003. The IMB has been collaborating with the HSE and Irish Orthopaedic Surgeons on recommendations as to how to conduct individual patient follow-ups. As of July 2012, the HSE indicated that about 96% of patients implanted with the metal-on-metal devices had attended […]

Lipitor is the brand name for the drug Atorvastatin which is made and sold by Pfizer the American Pharmaceutical Company. The medication is a popular drug that is used to treat high cholesterol. The drug has been licensed for sale in Ireland for a number of years and is the world’s largest selling pharmaceutical drug […]