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High Court action over boy’s birth injuries settled for €18m
National Maternity Hospital apologies to six-year-old Fionn Feely, who has cerebral palsy
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Onus of Proof: Seeking to dismiss a Plaintiff’s claim
Recent High Court judgment reiterates the onus of proof which a defendant must meet to successfully bring an application to dismiss a plaintiff’s personal injuries claim for providing evidence which is false or misleading
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What Questions Should I Ask A Personal Injury Solicitor?
When making a personal injury claim, it is important that you feel comfortable with your Solicitor if you appoint one. Experience and transparency are important for ensuring that you understand the process and are successful. It is essential that you are confident in your Solicitor’s abilities.
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Covid and Personal Injury Claims: 20% drop
Personal injury claims are expected to drop by 20 per cent this year due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions. The decline would have been even greater if not for a surge in personal injury claims being lodged last March and April ahead of the introduction of judicial guidelines designed to reduce related payouts. The […]
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Should I accept a PIAB Assessment?
When an Assessment is made by PIAB, the question for you to decide is, should I accept the PIAB Assessment of my claim or not?
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Are All Orders Created Equally?
Consent orders in personal injury cases are a common occurrence. A consent order is an order made by the Court in terms that have been agreed by the parties to the proceedings and which are submitted to the Court for approval.
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Bayer to face Irish Roundup Compensation Claims
Bayer, the new owner of Monsanto has been ordered by a Californian Judge to pay punitive damages of $39 million to Dewayne Johnson, a Father of three who worked as a Grounds Keeper for a school district in San Francisco following his Roundup Compensation Claim. He alleged that his exposure to the popular herbicide Roundup […]
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Cosmetic Surgery Injury: Liability when looks go wrong
When medical mistakes are made, the results of a cosmetic surgery injury can be devastating. We provide information on the compensation.
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PIAB Authorisation: What does it mean?
If PIAB don’t make a Personal Injury award or one is not accepted then a PIAB Authorisation is issued allowing you to take your case to court
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7 Steps to take if you have a Road Traffic Accident
You may have sustained serious injury and may not feel capable of attending to the steps outlined in this Post. If you cannot do so, then ask a loved one or a friend to assist you. These immediate steps are very important and will affect your Civil Claim for compensation in the long term.
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5 Truths about the Personal Injury Guidelines
In April 2021, new Personal Injury Guidelines were published by the Judicial Council.
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Birth injury claims
What are birth injuries?
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