The term “whiplash” was first used in 1928 when describing the effects of sudden acceleration-deceleration forces in motor accidents which resulted in injuries to the cervical spine. Before that, the syndrome of “railway spine” was diagnosed in persons injured in train accidents. The risk factors for poor recovery following whiplash injury in a road traffic […]
Injured Abroad? How To Take Your Claim for Compensation in Ireland
When an accident happens abroad two key issues can arise- Do the Irish Courts have jurisdiction to hear your compensation claim? What is the law to be applied to the compensation claim? It is very important to take immediate advice if you are injured in an accident abroad. Moloney Solicitors are associated with law firms […]
Legal Liability for Fallen Trees Continues to be Uncertain
There has been an increase in the number of personal injury claims arising from fallen trees and dangerously protruding branches. This is especially true for road traffic accident claims involving fallen trees. The law of nuisance states that the owner of a tree is not liable for damage caused by the tree provided they did […]
Growth in Defective Bike Injury Claims
With the recent relaxation in COVID – 19 restrictions more and more of the public are out cycling. Cycling has many benefits but unfortunately, many accidents occur due to defective bikes. Bikes are often sold and supplied to customers in an unsafe state. This can happen due to manufacturing defects, faulty hire bikes or as […]
Personal Injury Solicitor Liam Moloney Re-elected to AAJ Board of Governors
Personal Injury Solicitor Liam Moloney has been re-elected as a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) to serve for a further 3 years. The Board of Governors is the ruling body of the organisation with only six Governors representing Continents outside of North America. His election took […]
European Court judgement will alter how Ireland pays compensation to victims of violent crime.
In a landmark decision centred around the rights of victims of violent crime to be properly compensated for their trauma, the European Court of Justice has ruled that member states who do not properly compensate victims and pay damages for “pain and suffering” are in breach of Directive 2002/80 which provides for compensation to crime […]
Deadline for Motorists to take VW “Defeat Device” compensation claims fast approaching.
Moloney Solicitors are leading a consumer class action claiming damages on behalf of affected consumers who purchased vehicles with defeat devices in their diesel engines. Volkswagen has already publicly admitted that they installed defeat devices in their diesel engine software and in some countries have already settled consumer lawsuits from affected vehicle owners. Commenting on […]
COVID -19 update from Moloney & Co. Solicitors
At Moloney & Co. Solicitors we want to assure all our clients that we are following the recommended Health Guidelines and our offices remain closed for physical visits. Fully Staffed and working on your case! Our main priority at this time is to ensure the health and well being of our staff and clients. We […]
Direct Provision Centre Residents May Sue For Negligently Acquired COVID–19
Residents of Direct Provision centres in Ireland do not have the choice when it comes to social distancing within their own accommodations. Unfortunately, a number of residents have contracted COVID–19 and whether these residents could take legal actions against Ireland, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice for negligence and breach of duty is […]
Legal Duties On Employers Is To Take “Reasonable Care” To Prevent Covid-19 Infections
With the recent announcement that workers in an Irish meat factory have been diagnosed with Covid-19, questions have been raised as to the potential liability of employers to workers who become infected with Covid-19 during the course of their employment. Statutory And Common Law Duties Of Care Irish employers under the Health and Safety at […]
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