If you or a loved one has the painful bladder disorder known as interstitial cystitis, it’s likely you’ve also heard or even taken the drug Elmiron (pentosyn polysulfate sodium, or PPS). Although Elmiron has been advertised as an effective treatment for interstitial cystitis with minimal side effects, the manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, did not disclose that […]
Drunk Driving Laws in Ireland & Holiday Statistics
With the advent of the holiday season, we’re all busy buying gifts, preparing for family visits, and planning parties with friends and coworkers. Many of these parties feature alcohol, which is perfectly fine to drink in moderation. However, we’ve all seen the news stories during the last few months of the year: another casualty of […]
Firework Accidents & How to File a Firework Accident Compensation Claim
Halloween, with its legions of children trick-or-treating, older kids having good-natured fun, and the various other traditions held around Ireland, is a favourite holiday of many in County Kildare and Dublin. However, some like to take it a bit too far and employ fireworks in their festivities, which not only are illegal to sell, possess, […]
Whiplash Injuries Can lead to long-term problems
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 […]
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 […]
Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCI) Continue to affect Irish Soldiers
Non-Freezing cold injuries (NFCI) is a condition caused by body tissue being subjected to prolonged cooling temperatures which are above freezing. There are two types of NFCI’s, chilblains and trench foot. NFCI is commonly associated with soldiers who often develop this injury through training or deployment. There has been considerable litigation in the UK by […]
Bad Weather – Legal Duty on Businesses, Homeowners & Local Authorities Explained
The recent spell of bad weather may lead to Court Claims for compensation from people injured by slipping and falling on icy footpaths, untreated roads and car parks. Businesses and homeowners need to be aware of their legal duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their customers and visitors on to […]
HOW SPANISH ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS CAN BE TAKEN IN IRELAND
For Irish Residents, being involved in a road traffic accident in Spain can be a very stressful time. Not only do you have to deal with the language barrier, it is also hard to find out what your legal entitlements to compensation are and how to claim compensation for injuries sustained. Many people do […]
French Motor Accident Claims can be pursued in Ireland
Under French law the driver of a motor vehicle is responsible for his faults. The victim other than drivers (eg., passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists) are covered by the insurance of the driver – or failing that, by the FGAO (French Motor Insurance Bureau). Moloney Solicitors continue to act for victims of accidents while travelling in France. […]
New Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will help Accident Victims
The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will come into force on 25th May 2018. It will repeal and replace the Irish Data Protection Act 1988 and the 1996 EU Data Protection Directive. Where personal injury claims arise the new GDPR provisions will impact on CCTV footage, taking photographs, medical records, tracking devices in vehicles […]
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