Recently, the Supreme Court delivered the much-anticipated ruling on the validity of the Personal Injuries Guidelines,...
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Court imposes 5% costs penalty for solicitor’s failure to comply with Mediation Act 2017
In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Kennedy imposed a 5% costs penalty on the Plaintiffs because their solicitor...
Laser hair removal and waxing among leading causes of injuries in hair and beauty sector
Claims over eyelash extensions and chemical peel treatments on the rise. Laser hair removal and waxing are among the...
Court cuts €96k award for man’s injuries from truck rear-ending to €55k
Last November, Ms Justice Carmel Stewart awarded him €96,758. The award included €75,000 in general damages in relation to a shoulder injury he suffered and the judge “uplifted”, or increased, this by €15,000 for additional injuries. A further €6,758 was awarded in special damages for him to obtain orthopaedic surgery.
Finding that guidelines slashing personal injury awards has legal effect ‘of systemic importance’ – Supreme Court
Woman not entitled to have her injury assessed under earlier guidelines, Supreme Court rules
Mediation: An Alternative to Litigation in Resolving Personal Injury Claims
Discover how the implementation of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 will boost mediation for personal injury claims in Ireland.
‘Fatal error’ – Dublin grandmother died after pharmacy wrongly gave her diabetes medicine intended for another customer
Dublin grandmother dies after pharmacy error. Margaret Corcoran received wrong medication, leading to fatal seizure. Inquest details revealed.
Worker who claims she was told job moving boxes was ‘only for men’ wins €7,500 gender discrimination case
Worker awarded €7,500 for gender discrimination after being told moving boxes job was “only for men”. Details of the ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission.
Woman (88) settles action against council over footpath fall for €160,000
An 88-year-old woman who claimed she suffered injuries after she allegedly tripped and fell on a footpath in Kilkenny City...