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The Hidden Side of the Oil Remediation Industry: Microclean’s Shocking Defamation Lawsuit Case
In the case of Gerard McDonnell trading as Microclean Environmental v. Dawson Adair, the High Court ruled on a libel action involving a dispute between the plaintiff and the defendant. In this blog post, we will discuss the background of the case, the central issues, and the court’s decision. Background Gerard McDonnell, the plaintiff, owns […]
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Passengers found to 40% liable for injuries
THE SUPREME Court has warned anyone who chooses to travel as a passenger in a car driven by a person whom they know, or should reasonably know, has consumed alcohol is at high risk of being found partially liable for any injuries in any accident. Any measure of tolerance towards intoxicated drivers and their passengers […]
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Injured motorist felt hounded by companys efforts to settle
Third party capture is a growing problem and you might be at risk. Third party capture is where an insurance company for the other party involved in a claim contact the injured party directly to settle their claim. What’s the problem with that you might think? Well, in contacting the injured party early it means […]
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Injuries act open to challenge
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) last week announced that 11 per cent of its 2,860 public liability awards – totalling €65.4 million in the two years to the end of 2008 – went to claimants under the age of 18. Two-thirds of those claims were for slips, trips and falls. More than a quarter […]
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Women make up 70% of public liability injury claims
WOMEN ACCOUNT for 70 per cent of all public liability injuries, according to new figures produced by the statutory body that adjudicates on personal injuries claims. However, Patricia Byron, chief executive of the injuries board said she did not believe that women were more accident-prone or inclined to sue. It is the first time that […]
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Insurers ‘pressure’ crash victims
Insurers are trying to force drivers to settle claims just hours after accidents, says a road safety charity. Brake is concerned that people are being encouraged to take a pay-out before getting legal or medical advice. Solicitor groups have called for tighter rules governing how companies treat so-called "third parties". But the insurance industry says […]
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High Court rules on PIAB claim delay
The High Court has ruled that a delay by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) in recording receipt of a claim does not prevent the injured person bringing a legal action. Isis Figueredo sued Eamon McKiernan after a road accident in November 2004.Under the 2004 Civil Liability and Courts Act, the claim had to be […]
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Fight back against rise in insurance premiums
Insurance companies are desperately trying to get us to pay more for our motor and home cover. Some insurers have already raised their premiums, with others threatening increases of up to 20pc. Take Hibernian Aviva. The company recently noted a sharp rise in claims, with a 20pc increase in own damage claims — where people […]
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PIAB must deal with solicitors
We look at the recent judgement of O’Brien -v- Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Supreme Court,Judgment delivered by Mrs Justice Denham on December 19th, 2008, Mr Justice Murray concurring. Judgment If an applicant to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) wishes to have a legal representative, he or she is entitled to have one. However, PIAB is […]
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Supreme Court rules Piab must deal with solicitors
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Piab) is not entitled to pursue a policy of dealing directly with clients rather than through their solicitors. The board has no power under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act of 2003 to adopt such a policy and, if claimants choose to hire solicitors, […]
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Drivers warned to watch out for freaky Friday
October is the most dangerous month of the year and Friday is the riskiest day of the week on Irish roads, new analysis of almost 10,000 motor accident claims has revealed. “As part of our ongoing claims profiling, we have analysed 9,655 personal injury awards made in 2006 and 2007 on foot of motor accidents,” […]
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Bus Eireann wont prevent bus crash victims families compensation claims
It had been feared that a number of the families would not be able to claim compensation for the loss of their daughters as they had not lodged claims with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) within the statutory two-year period of the accident in May 2005. Claims must be lodged with the PIAB – […]
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