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€60k award over slip on black ice in apartment complex is overturned
Complainant had sued management company of apartment complex over fall down a flight of stairs after he allegedly slipped on black ice at the top of a stairs in a common area
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
Spiritan-run Templeogue College resolves victimisation claims taken by two teachers
The teachers alleged they were subjected to exclusionary treatment by senior management because they made complaints of ageist discrimination
Failed CervicalCheck mothers are being forced into ‘cruel’ deathbed decisions after court ruling
Terminally ill victims can no longer seek compensation on behalf of the children they will leave behind
Judge in surrogacy case learns about legislation plans via the media
‘Unacceptable’ for court to learn of State’s proposed legislation on fifth day of a case where such legislation is relevant, judge says
Government urged to ‘get serious’ with insurers as commercial premiums rise 16%
Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Leo Varadkar has said the process of reform should continue ‘until premiums begin to fall across the board’.
The imperfect Personal Injuries Assessment Board in Ireland
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) was established in 2003 as an independent statutory body to provide an alternative process for assessing personal injury claims in Ireland. However, its efficacy and efficiency have been the subject of much debate and...
Man loses €60,000 personal injury case against Dublin’s Merrion Inn
Michael Ryan (67), from Booterstown, uses crutches to walk and alleged that he slipped on wet tiles in pub’s accessible toilet
Mean PIAB award down 38%, with 75% below €15,000
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) says that its average award in the first six months of this year was €14,786.
Average value of compensation awards for personal injuries drops 38%
Report shows rising proportion of claimants accepting awards under new guidelines