The Court of Appeal has reduced a personal injuries award by €35,000 on the basis that the trial judge failed to adequately set out reasons for the original award of €210,000.
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Product Liability law in Ireland
A look at Product Liability law in Ireland and the potential avenues of redress in the event that there is a defect in a manufacturer’s product.
Onus of Proof: Seeking to dismiss a Plaintiff’s claim
Recent High Court judgment reiterates the onus of proof which a defendant must meet to successfully bring an application to dismiss a plaintiff’s personal injuries claim for providing evidence which is false or misleading
What Questions Should I Ask A Personal Injury Solicitor?
When making a personal injury claim, it is important that you feel comfortable with your Solicitor if you appoint one. Experience and transparency are important for ensuring that you understand the process and are successful. It is essential that you are confident in your Solicitor’s abilities.
Covid and Personal Injury Claims: 20% drop
Personal injury claims are expected to drop by 20 per cent this year due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions. The...
Claims for a GDPR Breach
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) brought about significant changes to the ways in which individuals can pursue civil claims for breach of their data protection rights.
High Court delays battle, an avalanche coming
Ms Justice Mary Irvine says Covid-19 changes have shown there are ‘better ways to do things’
Should I accept a PIAB Assessment?
When an Assessment is made by PIAB, the question for you to decide is, should I accept the PIAB Assessment of my claim or not?
Liability in Negligence (Part 2)
Establishing Liability Liability in negligence requires the proof of whether the defendant was in fact negligent. Stated...