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It is predicted that hundreds of former members of the Irish Naval Service are going to sue the State for substantial damages as a result of being exposed to toxic asbestos. Asbestos had previously been detected in engine exhausts and manifold lagging on the naval ships LE Aoife, LE Emer, LE Aisling, LE Orla and […]

Figures released by the Injuries Board have shown that Thursday is the most likely day of the week for workplace accidents. The injuries Board confirmed that they awarded in excess of €24million compensation for 826 claims for workplace accidents in 2013. This was compared to €22milion for the previous year. The average award for a […]

Another major manufacturer of hip replacement devices Stryker has confirmed that it has reached a settlement in thousands of lawsuits involving now re-called all metal hip devices. The agreement will cost the company about $1billion and represents one of the highest ever amounts paid by an implant manufacturer to resolve claims by Patients who allege […]

Michael Tevlin a 35 year old Plasterer who suffered very serious injuries in a road traffic accident on the 27th of December 2010 has been awarded damages in excess of €364,000 by the Irish High Court. Mr Tevlin sustained fractures of his pelvis, sternum and ribs and a severe head injury in the accident. He […]

Awards made by Injuries Board.ie to Kildare Residents in first 6 months of 2014 exceed £5 million. Figures released by the Injuries Board show that the number of awards made to Kildare residents in the first 6 months of 2014 exceeded £5 million euros. This figure is up on the previous period for 2013. There […]

Dangers Experienced by Bin Collectors Highlighted as Injured Employee is awarded €253,678.00 The High Court awarded €253,678 to a bin collector who is employed by Wexford County Council, after he suffered head and chest injuries and a collapsed lung when he was hit by a car and crushed against the back of his bin lorry. […]

A man who suffered an extensive injuries when he fell from a ladder while working on a cattle shed extension has settled his High Court case for damages. The injured man, who was the owner of a 60 acre farm and was also a building contractor was asked by a neighbour to assist in the […]

Unfortunately accidents can happen whether you’re traveling by boat plane or train. The modern world that we live in has increased hugely the number of journeys that people take by air, rail and sea. When an accident happens it often can be very difficult to establish who is responsible for a plane or train crash […]