Injury Claims Archives

A recent study published by an audiologist, Mr. Phil Cornwell, found that the average sound level in Dublin’s pubs is 92 decibels, this is more than safe level of 85 decibels. This is a noise level similar standing next to a truck in traffic. Commenting today on the results of this study, Liam Moloney, personal […]

Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault? Have you had to take time off work because of your injury and have you been left out pocket as a result? Moloney & Company Solicitors in Naas can help you make a personal injury compensation claim. Every year, we assist hundreds of people […]

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the UK has issued a medical device alert for a Roma chair Anti Microbial Commode manufactured by Roma Medical Aids Ltd. The Manufacturer has been made aware of an incident where an arm became detached from the chair causing the user to fall. It is possible the arm […]

Blaine Murphy, a 25 year old Galway man, who sustained very serious injuries while he was a spectator at a stage of the Galway International Motor Rally in February 2005, has been awarded €199,000 damages by the High Court. Mr. Murphy was struck by a motor vehicle taking part in the event. He suffered very […]

 At a recent settlement meeting before trial, a client of Moloney & Company who sustained neck and lower back injuries in a road traffic accident in 2007 recovered an award of €50,000 general damages. The Plaintiff who was in her mid twenties was a front seat passenger in a vehicle which was rear ended. The […]

A medical device alert has been issued by the medicines and health products regulatory agency in the UK in relation to Sunrise Medical Swing Away Manual Wheelchairs. The problem with the wheelchairs is that the upper frame tubes that support the backrest can fail during use, leading to a fall for the user or the […]

Mr. Moloney pointed out that the Irish Medicines Board which regulates the cosmetic industry has no role in the regulation of the sunbed industry. He said, “The promised Bill should be immediately published to protect consumers. Sunbed premises should be required with the HSE who should be given immediate powers to inspect sunbed premises. Sunbeds […]

The US Environmental Health Perspectives Journal reports that third-hand smoke (THS), which is known as the “toxic brew” of residual tobacco smoke could be hazardous to health. This is residual smoke pollutants that linger on room and car surfaces and in dust long after smoke has cleared from a room. Research has suggested that smoke […]

Victims of crime in Ireland can only recover limited compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act and at this week’s annual general meeting of the Federation for Victim Assistance in Athlone, delegates will be told by personal injuries solicitor Liam Moloney of the need for change to the present legislation. Under existing legislation, victims of crime […]

Research has shown that head injuries can affect mortality for up to 13 years after an accident. A recent study showed that 40% of those who had sustained a head injury died within 13 years of the event, which was higher than the rate of those admitted with other injuries (28%) and healthy people (19%). […]