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Court of Appeal: €140,000 for Dunnes Stores employee who injured ankle in fall from a wobbly ladder
The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of liability against Dunnes Stores for injuries suffered by an employee who fell from a wobbly ladder while stacking shelves. Dunnes Stores appealed the decision on the basis that the trial judge erred in his assessment of the evidence in the case. Delivering judgment in the matter, […]
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Tender Mercies – Reform of personal injuries procedures in Ireland
As part of measures to address the concerns of the insurance industry and wider public regarding the level of personal injury awards and associated legal costs, the Irish government commenced a series of structural reforms in the management of personal injury cases starting with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003. These reforms are continuing […]
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High Court: €63,000 awarded to bus driver for syringe assault which occurred during work
The High Court has awarded €63,000 to a bus driver who was injured in an assault by an unidentified assailant during the course of his employment.
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Personal injury reforms to come into effect next week
Dara Calleary, minister of state for trade promotion and digital transformation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has signed a commencement order providing for certain provisions of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 to come into force from 13 February 2023. From Monday, where a claim proceeds to litigation, a PIAB assessment that has […]
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Former judge to face personal injury case over alleged pursuit of woman for sexual relationship
Personal injury proceedings are to be taken against a former District Court judge alleged to have abused his position to pursue a vulnerable woman for a sexual relationship. A solicitor for the woman told the Irish Independent that proceedings would issue in the next fortnight against Judge James O’Connor, the Courts Service, the Justice Minister and the Attorney […]
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Boy injured when his zip allegedly got caught in washing machine door settles for €25k
It was claimed boy lost his balance and his right arm went inside the tub, which was in operation allegedly opened, and he suffered a double fracture, court heard
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Expert Reports: Who Refers?
Mr. Justice Twomey in the cases of Sarah Cahill v Brian Forristal and Rachel O’Riordan v Brian Forristal [2022] IEHC 705 has reiterated the High Court’s view on the use of expert evidence in personal injury claims. Facts These two cases related to a rather minor road traffic accident where Ms. Cahill stationery vehicle was struck by the defendant’s vehicle. […]
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Cork council paid out €1.1m compensation for footpath-related injuries in nine months
Average of €33,387 per claim for 34 slips, trips and falls in first nine months of 2022
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR APPEAL OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AWARDS GUIDELINES
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of an important test challenge aimed at setting aside guidelines regarding personal injuries awards. The court agreed to hear a “leapfrog” appeal direct from the High Court, in an action brought by Bridget Delaney from Dungarvan in Co Waterford. In a […]
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Young disabled man awarded €1m over serious brain injury in assault at respite centre
Liability and causation of the alleged brain injury were strongly disputed, the court heard
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HSE and hospital apologise for substandard care as boy’s case settles for €9m
‘Sincere apologies’ to family of Harry David Kavanagh, who suffered a brain injury at birth
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CervicalCheck case: ‘Her blood is on the Government’s hands’ – Teap family settle as labs admit breach of duty
High Court judge says facts of the case taken by relatives of late Irene against labs and HSE ‘dark and disturbing’
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