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Court cuts €96k award for man’s injuries from truck rear-ending to €55k
Last November, Ms Justice Carmel Stewart awarded him €96,758. The award included €75,000 in general damages in relation to a shoulder injury he suffered and the judge “uplifted”, or increased, this by €15,000 for additional injuries. A further €6,758 was awarded in special damages for him to obtain orthopaedic surgery.
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Personal Injury Guidelines Here to Stay
The eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision on Personal Injury Guidelines confirms their legal effect and binding nature. Learn more about the complex judgments here.
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Finding that guidelines slashing personal injury awards has legal effect ‘of systemic importance’ – Supreme Court
Woman not entitled to have her injury assessed under earlier guidelines, Supreme Court rules
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Insurance industry has ‘run out of excuses’ for not reducing premiums
The court found that guidelines on personal injury awards in a ruling that will affect thousands of personal injury cases currently awaiting judicial analysis. File picture
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Mediation: An Alternative to Litigation in Resolving Personal Injury Claims
Discover how the implementation of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 will boost mediation for personal injury claims in Ireland.
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Woman (88) settles action against council over footpath fall for €160,000
An 88-year-old woman who claimed she suffered injuries after she allegedly tripped and fell on a footpath in Kilkenny City has settled her High Court action for €160,000. Sarah Mahoney, of Pearse Street, Kilkenny, had sued Kilkenny County Council over the alleged fall four years ago. She claimed she was caused to lose her footing […]
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Woman’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after she admits she won Christmas tree-throwing competition
Irish mum’s €760,000 injury claim dismissed after winning Christmas tree tossing competition. Court ruled her actions contradicted her injury claims.
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Girl injured running through glass door in hotel settles High Court action for €100,000
A girl who suffered a serious leg injury after running into a plate glass door in a hotel room has settled her High Court action for €100,000.
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Mayo teacher awarded €9k damages after Garda car accident
Aoife Connaughton, a Mayo woman and teacher in Dublin, received €9,000 in damages after a collision with a Garda vehicle at a COVID checkpoint. She suffered injuries and took legal action against An Garda Síochána.
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Judge rejects €7,117 offer for girl struck by car at ice cream van
A young girl in Donegal who was struck by a car while buying candy floss has rejected an offer of €7,117. The offer included compensation for her injuries. The girl suffered mild concussion, bruises, and psychological trauma from the accident. The judge did not endorse the offer.
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Meat plant operator to contest former employee’s personal injury claim over contracting Covid
A Tipperary meat plant operator is contesting a personal injuries action brought by a former employee who claims he contracted Covid-19 while at work, the High Court has heard. Paul Feighery, who nearly died after contracting the virus, is suing Rosderra Irish Meats Group Unlimited Company, claiming it was negligent in allegedly permitting him to […]
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High Court: Personal injury proceedings stayed until plaintiff examined by defendant’s second orthopaedic surgeon
The High Court has stayed personal injury proceedings until the plaintiff submits to examination by a further expert orthopaedic surgeon retained by the defendant despite opposition on the basis of “expert-shopping”. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice David Holland stated that “there is no definition of, or black letter rule in terms against, […]
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