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Making Sense of the Car Accident Claims Process
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, leaving victims grappling with injuries, insurance claims, and legal complexities. Understanding the different types of car accident claims can empower you to secure the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, knowing your rights and the claiming process can make a world of […]
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Damages of over €83,500 awarded for rear-ending collision
The High Court has awarded damages of €83,563.97 to a man who suffered lumbar and leg injuries in a rear-ending collision in 2020. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Ms Justice Emily Egan found that the plaintiff’s refusal to undergo an epidural injection due to his fear of needles would not be considered a failure […]
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Rise in car insurance payments with motorists now more likely to make claims, says Aviva
Aviva reports a significant increase in motor damage payments due to rising costs of living, expensive vehicle parts, and fraud cases. Property damage claims also rose, highlighting issues with under-insurance.
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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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Half of all car accident injury claims settled under new guidelines
Half of all personal injury claims relating to motor accidents were settled under the personal injuries guidelines last year, according to new figures. The Central Bank of Ireland today published the fifth annual private motor insurance report of the National Claims Information Database (NCID), which shows a sharp increase in cases settled under the guidelines […]
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€20,000 payout for mother who suffered panic attack and soft tissue injury after minor car collision
Mother-of-three awarded €20,000 in damages for panic attack and soft tissue injuries after minor collision; court rejects defendant’s claim of a scam.
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Man who suffered brain injury in car crash outside GAA grounds as teen settles case for €2.7m
Victim sued two drivers, GAA club and council over collision that also left him with serious facial injuries
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Prisoner in van rammed in attempted breakout sues over injuries
Prisoner Alan Winters claims he was injured and subsequently denied medical treatment when a BMW rammed the prison van that was transporting him from court to Wheatfield Prison.
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Appeal court upholds €302,000 award for old injury worsened by traffic accident
Jo-Ann O’Sullivan was a passenger in a car that was hit from behind in August 2016. In 2020, the High Court made the award to Ms O’Sullivan, of Laburnam Grove, Commons Road, Blackpool, Cork, over the accident in Glanmire, Cork, on August 27th, 2016.
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Law student left with catastrophic injuries after car driven by banned motorist mounted footpath gets €8m damages
A law student left with catastrophic injuries when he was hit by a car driven by a banned motorist who mounted a footpath has settled his High Court action for damages against the driver for €8m.
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Motorcyclist injured when he hit crowd-control barrier sues council and festival in High Court
A motorcyclist who was injured when he came off his bike after hitting a crowd-control barrier allegedly left on a roadway for a community festival is suing the local council, the festival managers, and local organisers in the High Court.
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Woman with severe brain damage from crash settles case for €14.75m
A woman who was catastrophically injured and rendered totally incapacitated when the car driven by her husband collided with a tractor and trailer on a Cork road has settled her action for €14.75 million The settlement was announced in the High Court on Thursday. Olivia Redmond O’Callaghan was aged 28 when she was left with […]
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