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High Court: Garda riding motorbike awarded €85,000 in general damages following collision with driver
The High Court has determined that a Garda who collided with a driver who pulled out in front of him is entitled to €85,000 in general damages. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Paul Coffey had particular regard to the fact that the man’s “main...
High Court: Injunction restraining payment on foot of letter of credit refused for second time
The High Court has refused injunctive relief restraining the payment of $1.65 million to a Chinese company alleged to have committed fraud. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy emphasised that “the test for an injunction to restrain payment...
Beware of Losing Privilege Over Legal Advice
The High Court has recently dealt with a case where inspection of documents containing legal advice was sought. The advice was referred to in a replying affidavit sworn on behalf of the respondent.[1] Although privileged communications are normally exempt from...
Personal injury claims down for third year in a row
IRB says average value of an injury compensation award down by more than one third.
Premiums remain stubbornly high going into the new year despite reforms
The spring of 2024 is an important time in insurance reform particularly in the context of the legal costs associated with personal injury claims A lot has happened in insurance in this country recently, although you might not have realised this if you run a business,...
Understanding Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
Explore mediation in personal injury claims with the Irish Claims Board. Our expert team guides you through the complex process, ensuring fair resolution against experienced insurers. Trust us for effective mediation support in your personal injury claim.
Personal Injuries Assessment Board changes name and launches mediation service
Claimants and respondents can opt for mediation as a method of resolving claims arising from workplace accidents
Settlement of €1.9m for woman who claimed she was misdiagnosed with cancer
Aoife O’Donovan was 17 when she received a lymphoma cancer diagnosis and underwent chemotherapy
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...
Ryanair secures High Court injunction against screenscraper
Ryanair has secured a permanent injunction in the High Court prohibiting a company from using bot technology to “screenscrape” the airline’s website to provide ticket booking information to online travel agencies. The practice of screenscraping allows third-party...