The number of personal injury claims has fallen by 16 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year, with over €206 million paid out in compensation last year.
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Child who hurt finger in Dublin city playground settles action for €37,500
Nasty crush laceration’ of little finger had to be repaired under general anesthetic. Approving the settlement, the judge said the child had suffered a nasty injury to a finger on her left hand.
€25,000 award after shampoo dispenser fell on man’s toe in luxury hotel
A 38-year-old building site foreman, who had to quit golf and football after a shampoo dispenser crushed one of his big toes, has been awarded €25,000 damages against a top Dublin hotel.
Challenges to personal injury claim guidelines are growing
Insurance industry must be fair if it wants fairness
A damning report by the Central Bank of Ireland reveals, many insurance companies are ripping off their most loyal customer
Solicitor takes case against WRC over handling of her unfair dismissal case
A solicitor who says she was sacked by leading law firm Arthur Cox after criticising a senior colleague has issued proceedings against the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) over the handling of her unfair dismissal case.
Pensioner sues Ryanair claiming she was injured when plane hit turbulence
Defence counsel told the court the 72-year-old has post-traumatic stress disorder and a phobia of flying. Ryanair has denied all the claims and says if the incident took place it was not caused by any act, default, neglect or omission by the airline.
Family of factory worker who died of lung disease settles case for €375,000
Father allegedly inhaled chemical dust during production of chewing gum, court hears
Premiums? Why the ball is firmly in the insurer’s court
Until recently Irish awards for the bread and butter of personal injury claims – soft tissue injuries like whiplash – were notoriously high (an average of roughly €23,000 in 2018).