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 […]
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 […]
Elmiron Lawsuit Update
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 […]
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