The recent spell of bad weather has resulted in many people unfortunately having to go to hospitals across the country for suspected fractures and broken bones. There has been much discussion recently about the legal duty owed by local authorities to road and footpath users. Many injured people because of a flaw in the Law will never have their medical expenses and loss of earnings covered.
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Growing Number of Accidents Involving E-Bikes & E-Scooters
GROWING NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS INVOLVING E-BIKES and E-SCOOTERS E-Bikes and E-Scooters have become increasingly more popular here given their convenience and efficiency for short-distance travelling and greater affordability and are commonly used for leisure and commuting. A new Road Traffic and Roads Act was passed by the Dail last week which legislates for E-bikes and […]
Liam Moloney Elected PEOPIL Vice-President
Liam Moloney, Managing Partner of Moloney & Co Solicitors based in Dublin and Naas Co. Kildare has been elected as the new Vice-President of the Pan European Organisation for Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL). Mr Moloney’s election took place in Copenhagen on the 14th of September at PEOPIL’s Annual Convention. Mr Moloney previously served as PEOPIL’s […]
Disappointment as Government fails to deliver Vaccine Compensation Scheme
Disappointment as Government fails to deliver Vaccine Compensation Scheme Despite a December 2020 report on the handling of medical negligence claims, chaired by a High Court Judge, recommending the urgent introduction of an ex-gratia scheme for people who suffered injury from vaccination programmes , it has now emerged that the introduction of such a scheme […]
Personal Injury Compensation Failing
LOWER PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION AWARDS FAILING TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SPIRALLING INFLATION AND COST OF LIVING INCREASES Many independent commentators and advocacy groups have been critical of the new lower compensation award levels introduced here in March 2021. Current compensation awards for some types of injuries have been cut by nearly 70%. The Personal Injuries […]
New Guidelines require Judges to make “fair, just and appropriate”
High Court Decides New Guidelines require Judges to make “fair, just and appropriate” Compensation Awards In one of the first High Court Personal Injury cases to address the impact of the new compensation guidelines Mr Justice Paul Coffey in the case of Nicola Lipinsky (A Minor) -V- Martina Whelan stated that the new guidelines did […]
Injured Rugby Players will face uphill battle to secure Compensation
Injured Rugby Players will face uphill battle to secure Compensation after High Court Judgment finds that Club members cannot sue themselves Former Rugby players who received head injuries during their playing careers will have to overcome significant legal hurdles to secure compensation for their injuries following a recent High Court Judgment. Seamus Brady a member […]
GAA members should have own Insurance
GAA members should have own Insurance when attending GAA events after High Court dismisses Injury claim by GAA member who fell from defective GAA building Séamus Brady a member of St Mary’s Donore GAA Club in Co Meath who suffered serious injuries to his left wrist, right shoulder, right elbow and left hand when […]
Irish High Court Clarifies Travel Law In Spanish Injury Case
A recent decision of the Irish High Court in a Spanish personal injury case has clarified the law relating to package holidays in Ireland. The case related to the Package Holidays Trade and Travel Act [1995] in which a young boy was hit by a ceiling fan on the back of the head which required […]
HSA warns about risks of exposure to Crystalline Silica Dust to Stone and other Construction Workers
The Health and Safety Authority has warned about the dangers of occupational exposure to Crystalline Silica dust. This can occur in many industries to include quarrying, mining, mineral processing, slate working, stone crashing and dressing, foundry work, brick and construction and demolition work. It can also occur when working with stone, concrete, building restoration, […]
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