HSA warn Mechanics about risk of injury from exposure to hazardous chemicals The Health and Safety Authority has issued a safety warning to workers in the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry about the risk of exposure to different hazards including hazardous chemicals. In the written safety notice the HSE warned employers to ensure that they have […]
General Interest Archives
Leading Personal Injury Judge Barr Clarifies Law
LEADING PERSONAL INJURY JUDGE BARR CLARIFIES LAW ON ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR MULTIPLE INJURIES There has been considerable confusion since the introduction of the new personal injury guidelines in 2021 as to how general damages for personal injuries are to be to be assessed when valuing multiple injuries. A leading High […]
Government Failing to Legally protect motorists and Pedestrians injured in Bad Weather
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.
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 […]
Festival Safety Tips in Ireland
With the coronavirus pandemic finally seeming to be in retreat, festivals, fetes, and parades are finally beginning again in Dublin, Co. Kildare, and the rest of Ireland. While these public events are great opportunities for fun, they also present plenty of opportunities for accidents and injuries. Try these tried-and-true tips for staying safe, no matter […]
Irish Prisons face difficulties in preventing the spread of Covid-19 infections
With social distancing nearly impossible and with some prison facilities unable to provide adequate safeguards Irish Prisons have seen an increase in Covid-19 infections. As the novel coronavirus has spread throughout Ireland a number of prisoners and prison staff have now tested positive for Covid-19 with many prisons around the country affected. Legal claims from […]
Health Regulator issues new safety warnings for Covid-19 Vaccination side effects
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has confirmed that up to the 26th of October 2021 15,705 reports of suspected side effects post vaccinations were notified to them. The Regulator confirmed that less than 10 % of the reports described side effects such as: Blood clots Tinnitus Headaches, drowsiness, numbness and pins and needles Insomnia […]
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 […]
Liam Moloney Elected To Executive Board Of European Personal Injury Lawyers Organisation
Naas Solicitor Liam Moloney of Moloney & Co. Solicitors was recently appointed to the Executive Board of the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury lawyers (PEOPIL) as its new Revitalisation Officer. Liam represents people injured in accidents abroad. He has secured compensation for tourists injured in road, hotel, cruise ship and airplane accidents and is […]
