Consent orders in personal injury cases are a common occurrence. A consent order is an order made by the Court in terms that have been agreed by the parties to the proceedings and which are submitted to the Court for approval.
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GDPR Breach: Compensation Claims?
As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), has passed its third anniversary, questions still remain as to the operation of the compensation mechanism and liability for damages.
Bayer to face Irish Roundup Compensation Claims
Bayer, the new owner of Monsanto has been ordered by a Californian Judge to pay punitive damages of $39 million to Dewayne...
Cosmetic Surgery Injury: Liability when looks go wrong
When medical mistakes are made, the results of a cosmetic surgery injury can be devastating. We provide information on the compensation.
PIAB Authorisation: What does it mean?
If PIAB don’t make a Personal Injury award or one is not accepted then a PIAB Authorisation is issued allowing you to take your case to court
7 Steps to take if you have a Road Traffic Accident
You may have sustained serious injury and may not feel capable of attending to the steps outlined in this Post. If you cannot do so, then ask a loved one or a friend to assist you. These immediate steps are very important and will affect your Civil Claim for compensation in the long term.
Expert Witness excluded due to Conflict of Interest
The Supreme Court has ruled that an expert witness retained by a plaintiff in competition proceedings should be excluded from the case on the basis that he had previously provided advise to the defendant in separate proceedings.
Minor Approval: Change in Northern Ireland?
Following a five-year campaign by personal injury lawyers and recommendations from Lord Justice Gillen’s review of civil justice in Northern Ireland in 2017, the Department of Justice has opened a consultation on mandatory court approval of children’s compensation claims.
5 Truths about the Personal Injury Guidelines
In April 2021, new Personal Injury Guidelines were published by the Judicial Council.