In Hegarty v HSE, Murphy J recently analysed the long-awaited Civil Liability (Amendment) Act 2017 and found it ineffectual in providing solutions in catastrophic injuries cases.
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Irish Claims Board resolves catastrophic failures in Oil Spill case
In today's world, the need for effective and efficient environmental remediation companies has never been greater. With...
Civil Liability & Courts Act 2004
Personal injury litigation in Ireland has been transformed by the Civil Liability and Courts Act, 2004 ("2004 Act"). Much...
Dalkey woman awarded €54,000 over heating oil spill as neighbour cleared of lying
A woman has been awarded €54,000 damages over a heating oil spill from her neighbour’s tank which, the High Court heard, damaged her home and meant she had to find alternative accommodation for more than two years.
Boy (7) awarded €40,000 after being trapped in elevator for almost 45 minutes
Jamie Ward suffered serious trauma during incident in Dún Laoghaire flats complex
PIAB must deal with solicitors
We look at the recent judgement of O'Brien -v- Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Supreme Court,Judgment delivered by Mrs...