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Our 2016 Charity of the Year
Our Charity of the Year: The Dublin Simon Community As of March 2016 there is over 3,000 people in Dublin,... -
Have you sustained injuries by being an innocent passenger?
Have you sustained injuries by being an innocent passenger? You may be entitled to claim. If you have been injured... -
€30,000 settlement for girl who fell and cut her head on school chair while coming in from yard (via Independent.ie)
A girl who fell as she was coming in from her school playground and hit her head on a chair... -
Winner of our Adare Manor draw announced!
Congratulations to Jennifer from County Meath who won a €750 voucher for Adare Manor this week in our prize draw!... -
Have you had an accident abroad?
Did you know that if you have been involved in an accident abroad while you are on a package holiday... -
Boy injured when his zip allegedly got caught in washing machine door settles for €25k (via Irish Examiner)
A young boy who fractured his arm when he claimed his zip got caught in a washing machine door has... -
The Injuries Board under assessed my case by €311,736.26
Gary Matthews has issued a call for a "realistic review of the 2004 Book of Quantum" following a successful case... -
First Irish trial of four-day week ‘a resounding success’ (via Irish Legal News)
Ireland’s first co-ordinated trial of a four-day week has been hailed as “a resounding success in virtually every dimension”. The... -
Dunnes to pay €23k for slip on potato wedge
A housewife who injured her back and wrist when she slipped and fell on a potato wedge in a Dunnes... -
Dad of four (35) who died while hunting with his dog was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, inquest hears (via Independent.ie)
A barrister, Diarmuid Phelan (53), has been charged with the murder of Mr Greene on farmland near his home on... -
British tourist reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago while vomiting into a bin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-60327304 A holidaymaker who lost his false teeth while vomiting into a bin on a boozy night out in Benidorm... -
Burglars will no longer be able to claim for suffering injury (via Independent.ie)
The Cabinet has agreed to amend insurance legislation in order to make it harder for personal injuries claimants to take... -
Family of man who needs full-time care after being crushed by forklift settles actions for €3m (via Independent.ie)
Eugeniu Lazari suffered catastrophic injuries in the accident at a premises in Dublin Port in 2019 The High Court has... -
Courts Service received 131 formal complaints in 2021 (via Irish Times)
Complaint about lack of heating in Galway courthouse was made in December, while the absence of social distancing at Cork... -
Just For Fun (via the Daily Upside)
Lift Off https://twitter.com/fasc1nate/status/1597451885359005697?s=20&t=tk11k0adcTvy2ugkRUN0wg -
Bill to create reformed Personal Injuries Resolution Board published (via Irish Legal News)
Proposed legislation which will transform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) into an enhanced Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB) has... -
Three Irish former rugby players sue IRFU over alleged head injuries (via Irish Times)
Cases are part of a wider series of claims here and in the UK alleging inadequate protection from possibility of... -
Cardi B awarded over £2m in damages in defamation case win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-60124769 Cardi B has been awarded over £2 million in damages after winning a defamation lawsuit against a YouTuber. The... -
Boy who cut hand on broken glass in council garden awarded €50,000
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2022/0207/1278382-wexford-boy-award/ A boy who jumped off a wall and landed on broken glass in a town council garden has been... -
Prosecution of Soldier F for Bloody Sunday killings to resume (via Irish Times)
Soldier F charged with murder of William McKinney and James Wray and five counts of attempted murder The prosecution of... -
Collision driver had false Irish passport
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/collision-driver-had-false-irish-passport-41275303.html By Andrew Phelan for independent.ie An asylum seeker and volunteer pastor was caught with a fake passport after gardai... -
CervicalCheck case: ‘Her blood is on the Government’s hands’ – Teap family settle as labs admit breach of duty (via Irish Times)
High Court judge says facts of the case taken by relatives of late Irene against labs and HSE ‘dark and... -
Bride’s wedding dress was stained with blood after she helped guest injured in golf-buggy accident (via Independent.ie)
A bride's wedding dress was stained with blood after she helped one of her guests who was thrown from a... -
Woman settles case over alleged birth injuries for €31m (Via Irish Times)
HSE reached settlement without admission of liability in case involving woman with cerebral palsy and brain injury A young woman... -
Clown arrested for balloon sale to kids in city centre (via Independent.ie)
A clown was arrested for selling balloons to children on the street in Dublin city centre without a licence. Father-of-four... -
Bank of Ireland hit with record €100m fine over tracker mortgage scandal (via Irish Times)
Customers of seven lenders investigated by Central Bank lost a total of 327 properties as result of overcharging scandal Bank... -
Stark warning over ‘crisis of unmet legal need’ in Ireland (vi Irish Legal News)
The combined impact of the pandemic and increased financial pressure on individuals and households has exacerbated the “ongoing crisis of... -
Summary Summons Not Adequately Pleaded (via Lexology)
In AIB PLC v Dorey [2022] IEHC 317 the plaintiff issued a summary summons on foot of three loans made... -
Employment lawyer and TikTok sensation Richard Grogan has passed away (via Joe.ie)
Ireland's most famous employment lawyer, Richard Grogan, has sadly passed away. The news was confirmed by Lawyers Against Homelessness on... -
PIAB to have role in Garda compensation claims (via Irish Legal News)
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) will assess claims from gardaí injured as a result of malicious incidents under legislation... -
Factory worker injured by falling glass awarded damages (via The Irish Times)
A glass factory worker who sustained injuries to his lower limbs after being struck and knocked to the ground by... -
Your personal finance questions – I was mugged so can I make a claim on my home insurance?
By Charlie Weston for Independent.ie https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/your-personal-finance-questions-i-was-mugged-so-can-i-make-a-claim-on-my-home-insurance-41241992.html Q I was mugged recently and my wallet and my keys, which were in... -
Girl who fell from ‘Santa train’ settles High Court action
Accident happened in December 2016 when girl was travelling to festive grotto in Donegal https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/girl-who-fell-from-santa-train-settles-high-court-action-1.4782715 A girl who fell out... -
Victims of AI-related damage to benefit from proposed changes to EU liability rules (via Irish Legal News)
Consumers injured by AI-powered devices like drones, robots and smart home systems will be able to sue for compensation more... -
Teen awarded €25,000 over plastic in ice cream
A 15-YEAR-old student, who developed a food aversion after chewing on plastic shards while eating ice cream, has been awarded... -
Girl who suffered catastrophic brain injury when she was knocked down by speeding doctor awarded €3m (via Independent.ie)
By Tim Healy A girl who suffered a catastrophic brain injury when a car driven by a doctor struck her... -
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade abortion ruling (via RTE News)
The US Supreme Court has ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling that shreds half a century of... -
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/teacher-enoch-burke-sent-to-mountjoy-prison-for-contempt-of-court-41960828.html
Enoch Burke told the High Court: “I am here today because I would not call a boy a girl.” Enoch... -
US lawyer who won $4.7bn talcum powder ruling targets UK next (via Irish Legal News)
The lawyer who won a $4.7 billion ruling against Johnson & Johnson in the US over claims its talcum powder... -
PIAB reports €118m drop in value of personal injuries awards in last two years (via RTE.ie)
There were also major cuts in overall claims costs as a result of a reduction of 18% in the number... -
Law student left with catastrophic injuries after car driven by banned motorist mounted footpath gets €8m damages
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/law-student-left-with-catastrophic-injuries-after-car-driven-by-banned-motorist-mounted-footpath-gets-8m-damages-41281654.html By Tim Healy A law student left with catastrophic injuries when he was hit by a car driven by... -
High Court: Worker fails to quash hospital’s refusal to let her to work from home
The High Court has refused an application by a hospital worker to quash a decision that prevented her from working... -
Barrister accused of murdering dog breeder released on €100k bail (via Independent.ie)
A senior barrister accused of murdering a man in a shooting on farmland in Dublin has taken up €100,000 bail... -
Barrister accused of murder wants to return to his farm, court told (via Irish Times)
Judge rules that Diarmuid Phelan must return to the Court of Appeal in order to amend bail conditions A barrister... -
Insurers run out of excuses for high premiums as awards for compensation close to 15-year low (via Independent.ie)
In the first six months of this year, the average award through the PIAB scheme to claimants was €14,786 The... -
Amber Heard to appeal order to pay $10m in Depp defamation case (via The Guardian)
Heard to appeal court’s ruling ordering her to pay ex-husband Johnny Depp, which came at the conclusion of a high-profile... -
High Court directs gardaí to arrest 75-year-old tenant for ignoring orders (via The Irish Times)
Patrick Murtagh has refused Cabhrú and gardaí access to his apartment for inspection amid concerns over build-up of rubbish A... -
High Covid-19 rates trigger adjournment of District Court cases (via Irish Times)
Criminal and family law cases not affected and will be prioritised, says court president By Mary Carolan, 1st April 2022... -
Determining if You Have a Cancer Misdiagnosis Case (via Paul & Perkins – USA)
The following article appeared on the website of US medical malpractice law firm Paul & Perkins but it contains useful... -
US: Last woman convicted in Salem witch trials exonerated (via Irish Legal News)
The last person convicted of practising witchcraft has been exonerated – 329 years later. Elizabeth Johnson Jr’s name was cleared... -
Irish barristers could follow English example with strike action (via Irish Legal News)
As strikes grind the English courts to a halt, barristers in Ireland have talked up the case for similar action... -
€2bn case ‘in flux’ as lawyers seek to drop Russian clients (via Irish Independent)
By Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor 15 March 2022 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/2bn-case-in-flux-as-lawyers-seek-to-drop-russian-clients-41447441.html A lawsuit involving claims of corporate raiding by an oligarch... -
High Court upholds the constitutionality of the personal injuries guidelines (via Lexology)
By LK Shields A decision of the High Court of Ireland has upheld the constitutionality of the Personal Injuries Guidelines.... -
Explained: FBI raid latest of Trump’s legal woes (via RTE News)
Former US president Donald Trump said that FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Law enforcement officials... -
Irish courts dealing with over half a million cases per year (via Irish Legal News)
The Irish courts remained extremely busy in 2021, with over 531,000 new cases and over 405,000 cases resolved, according to... -
‘What harm would it have done for HSE to say sorry?’ – Family of cervical cancer victim settle legal action over alleged misdiagnosis (via Independent.ie)
The widower of a woman who died of cervical cancer has settled a High Court action over the alleged misdiagnosis... -
Book of Quantum review promised
Conor O’Brien, chief executive of the Injuries Board finally promises a review of the 2004 Book of Quantum! Figures published... -
Opinion: It’s time for the insurance industry to honour its promise on lowering premiums
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/opinion-its-time-for-the-insurance-industry-to-honour-its-promise-on-lowering-premiums Jason O’Sullivan, solicitor and public affairs consultant at J.O.S Solicitors, calls on Irish insurers to make good on their... -
ISME pays €75,000 in damages to solicitor in defamation action (via Irish Times)
Limerick solicitor Gerard O’Neill sued over comments in press releases by ISME about a personal injuries action A solicitor who... -
Differences in legal systems North and South pose challenges for unification, report says (via Irish Times)
Researchers find legal border ‘in the mind’ as significant as that on the ground Differences between the legal systems North... -
Terminally ill girl (12) settles action over alleged delay to tumour diagnosis (via Irish Times)
A 12-year-old girl with a life expectancy of six months who had sued over an alleged delay in the diagnosis... -
Insurance chiefs promise Donohoe that premium costs will fall
by Charlie Weston for independent.ie January 04 2022 Insurance companies have promised the finance minister that they will pass on... -
Man (20) settles €6m action over delay in diagnosing brain tumour (via Irish Times)
The case against the HSE claimed 14-year-old only received tumour diagnosis after obtaining private MRI scan A 20-year-old man who... -
Former horse racing trainer convicted of assaulting farmer with a whip (via Irish Times)
Judge Mary Larkin convicted Stephen Mahon of assault causing harm to farmer John Hughes A judge has convicted former horse... -
Shoplifter bites off Tesco customer’s ear and swallows it, court hears (via Irish Times)
A shoplifter bit off the ear of a Tesco customer who tried to stop him stealing razors, lamb and champagne... -
Retired High Court president Mary Irvine: ‘I have left the job that I have loved most’ (via The Irish Times)
In a 44-year legal career, she specialised in medical negligence cases and helped draft controversial new guidelines for personal injury... -
Court upholds finding deceased driver’s estate liable for woman’s trauma
Lisa Sheehan awarded €87,000 over stress from witnessing ‘horror’ aftermath of crash https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/court-upholds-finding-deceased-driver-s-estate-liable-for-woman-s-trauma-1.4793908 The Court of Appeal (CoA) has upheld... -
Analysis: The introduction of class actions in Ireland (via Irish Legal News)
Andrew McGahey and Aoife Ryan of Kennedys examine the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers... -
Law, Order and The Batman
By Billy Goss The Batman launches onto Irish cinema screens this month and in this latest depiction from director Matt... -
Senior barrister (53) charged with murder of dad of four Keith Conlon in Tallaght
By Robin Schiller, 25 February 2022 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/senior-barrister-53-charged-with-murder-of-dad-of-four-keith-conlon-in-tallaght-41384118.html A senior barrister has appeared in court charged with the murder of father-of-four... -
Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal to begin processing complaints (via Irish legal News)
The new Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (LPDT) is set to begin processing complaints of misconduct against solicitors and barristers later... -
Boy (12) dies after car he was driving collided with lorry in Co Limerick
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/boy-12-dies-after-car-he-was-driving-collided-with-lorry-in-co-limerick-1.4799551 Child was sole occupant of the Nissan Qashqai involved in crash on N21 near Adare A 12-year-old boy was... -
Prison service to pay €55k to official not allowed to work from home during pandemic (via Irish Legal News)
The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has been ordered to pay €55,000 to a senior official with a heart condition who... -
Cycling injuries on Luas tracks ‘a significant public health issue’, study finds (Via Irish Times)
Analysis of injuries at St James’s Hospital finds Luas tracks at College Green a particular ‘black spot’ The scale of... -
Judge throws out fitness instructor’s €60k fall claim after seeing ‘extreme physical activity’ snaps on Instagram (via Independent.ie)
A 33-year-old fitness instructor, who claimed she injured her back in a fall down steps in a shopping centre, posted... -
Prisoner in van rammed in attempted breakout sues over injuries (via Irish Times)
Darren Winters alleges prison staff were brought to hospital by ambulance but he was not allowed see a doctor A... -
€25 million for man left blind and unable to walk after hospital’s lack of action despite parents’ warnings
A MAN who, as a teenager ended up blind and unable to walk after he went to Cork University Hospital... -
€16,500 for woman who walked into doors at workplace and smashed her front teeth (via Independent.ie)
By Ray Managh A woman who walked into doors and smashed her front teeth has been awarded more than €16,500... -
Court awards €126,000 to passenger injured when bus braked suddenly (via Irish Times)
Judges rules there was no contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff By Ellen O'Riordan, 9th March 2022 he... -
Jesuits have paid €7.4m in settlement costs to abuse survivors (via The Irish Times)
Congregation encourages anyone abused by Fr Joseph Marmion or any Jesuit to contact them and/or relevant authorities. The Jesuit congregation... -
Woman hurt in ‘double rear-ending’ crash awarded almost €30,000 (Via The Irish Times)
Judge accuses man involved in Swords, Dublin crash of leading court on a ‘merry dance’ By Ray Managh, 17th February... -
England: Woman tricked into relationship with spycop awarded £230k payout
An activist who was deceived into a long-term intimate and sexual relationship with an undercover Metropolitan Police officer has been... -
Committee backs ‘swift passage’ for PIAB reform bill (via Irish Legal News)
Proposed reforms to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) should be implemented as swiftly as possible, an Oireachtas committee has... -
Teenager with skin cancer who sued over misdiagnosis settles action for €2m (via Irish Times)
Liability admitted in case where boy’s cancer not diagnosed for two years A teenage boy with skin cancer who sued... -
And finally… wisdom tooth (via Irish Legal News)
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/and-finally-wisdom-tooth 25th February 2022 A student has been caught with a Bluetooth device surgically implanted in his ear to enable... -
Glass factory worker who was struck by several sheets of glass which fell from trolley awarded €120,000 (via Independent.ie)
A glass factory worker who sustained injuries to his lower limbs in a work accident has been awarded €120,000 by...