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 […]
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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 Awards Levels A major Step Backwards
Leading personal Injury Solicitor says new lower Injury Award Levels Raises Serious Concerns about Access to Justice While the introduction of the new personal injury guidelines introduced under The Judicial Council Act [2019] have led to significant reductions in personal injury awards the paltry levels of damages now being awarded in many cases has raised […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU Regulations place greater duties on Healthcare Employers to prevent Occupational Needle Stick Injuries
The EU has adopted new Regulations (Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the healthcare sector) Regulations 2014 Prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Sector) to prevent needle stick injuries and blood-borne infections to healthcare workers from sharp objects such as hypodermic needles, suture needles, scalpels, and other blades, IV Catheter stylets and phlebotomy needles […]
Vaccine Issues in the Workplace
Thankfully, our Vaccine rollout program continues to gather pace and more and more people are getting vaccinated daily for the coronavirus. Understandably, the vaccine can take its toll on the body and leave the injection site tender and sore, but these are all recognized and acceptable side effects of vaccines. When it comes to the […]
Winning Personal Injury Claims in Ireland Today
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident, a work related accident or an accident in a public place you may wish to bring a personal injuries claim seeking compensation against the wrongdoer. This may be the driver of another vehicle, your employer or a local authority. Liam Moloney and our personal injury […]
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