Month: June 2016

We can help you recover your lost deposit on Spanish Property Investments

An estimated 20,000 Irish investors could be eligible for a refund from uncompleted property developments following a ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court that banks are liable to repay deposits.

On December 21, 2015, the court upheld an earlier finding that investors who put down deposits on unfinished off-plan developments were entitled to have their payment protected by a Spanish bank guarantee. Judges held the developers and financial institutions were “jointly and severally liable” for the lost investments.

Investors were entitled to avail of the guarantee whether or not they requested one, and whether or not the developer provided one, the court said. They may even be entitled to a reimbursement with interest if the build was not completed to the terms of a written agreement. Spanish financial institutions have failed in a legal bid to overturn the ruling.

It is estimated that thousands of Irish buyers could reclaim lost investments. The Supreme Court said the banks had a duty of care at the time and they should have been issued with guarantees. The court has held that when you put money in an account, the banks were supposed to protect that money. They weren’t supposed to access it unless the developer got as far as giving you a deed of sale signing over the ownership of the property. Banks didn’t do either of these things.

Typically buyers in Spain would pay deposits of up to 50% of the value of the property.
For buyers to take a case they must have a legal document proving the transfer of funds between themselves and the developer. Investments within the past 15 years are covered by the court ruling. It is estimated that cases could take up to 18 months to be resolved.

We can represent you to take such a case and arrange Spanish legal representation for you. Many Spanish lawyers will agree a splitting arrangement with you whereby they will take a percentage of the monies recovered rather than simply asking for fee whether you win or lose.

If you have lost money on a failed property development in Spain and would like advice today on how to get your money back from the banks, then simply

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Death & Injury toll among cyclists at 10 year high!

Making a Claim: What every cyclist needs to know.

You may cycle to work, school or college every day. Or you might just like nothing better than a leisurely cycle through Ireland’s beautiful countryside. However often you get on your bike, accidents can happen and it’s best to be prepared. We’re sorry to report that the RSA say that in the period 1997-2010, well over 600 cyclists have been killed or seriously injured in a road traffic accident while on a bike in Ireland. If you’re a cyclist, there are a few things you need to know.

Cycling accidents can come in a number of shapes and sizes. From a driver pulling out of a side road or making a turn or not looking properly, if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, the consequences can be serious for you.

If you are in an accident and all or part of the blame can be attributed to someone else, then you may be entitled to compensation. Usually, this compensation will involve cover for injuries sustained or indeed damage to property, like the bike in question. Compensation may also cover issues which develop after the incident which are a result of the accident itself. While you are at the scene of the accident, try and take in as much as you can. From the car registration to a description of the events that led to the accident, try and remember as much as possible. The more detail you can provide, the stronger your case may be. So, from insurance details to witnesses (and even use your mobile camera phone if possible), try and remember and record as much of your accident scene as possible.

At Gary Matthews Solicitors, as cycling accident compensation claims specialists, we have been helping our clients claim for cycling accident compensation, for years. If you have been in an accident while out on your bike, you may be entitled to claim compensation. We’ll sit down with you and explain all your options as well as the likely outcome.

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, click on this link here  to call the office for a no obligation enquiry 

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  • Cyclists make up about 2% of traffic on Irish roads, they account for up to 8% of injuries.

  • In 2015 9 Cyclists died on Irish Roads.

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Work Injuries can have serious impact! Find out how to claim.

What to do if you’ve had an accident at work.

An employer is required by law to provide safe working environments for their employees. There are health and safety regulations that must be adhered to, to reduce the occurrence of an accident at work.

If an employer has been negligent to his or her duties they are liable for the cause of an injury at work. Generally it must be proven that an employer has proved negligence in the work place but in some instances it is not necessary to prove negligence for an employee to be entitled to a accident in work compensation claim.

What to do if you have received an injury in work:

  • Once the accident has occurred, report it as soon as possible to your employer or someone in authority.
  • Get a medical checkup. It is beneficial for your case to have records of all injuries sustained. Some companies have insurance policies in place to cater for sick pay but the employer is not obliged to pay out while the employee is out of work. The loss of earnings are recovered at the conclusion of the employees’ case.
  • It is advised that the employee does not sign any liability documents until they have spoken to a specialised personal injury solicitor.
  • In the event that the employer attempts to dismiss the employee for proceeding with legal action for their work related injury, this action is in itself a case of unfair dismissal. The employer is entitled to take action in the Labour Courts for unfair dismissal.

If you have sustained an injury at work and want to make an injury at work claim we can help you to do so. Our specialist personal injury solicitors will focus entirely on your needs by providing expert representation to ensure that you receive maximum work accident compensation for your claim. We can provide facilities to assist recovery and we have access to some of the most expert medical consultants.

For further information or advice on your accident at work contact us! 

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The average award for a workplace accident is €28,8856*

Figures obtained from 2014 PIAB Report. 
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