Recently, the Supreme Court delivered the much-anticipated ruling on the validity of the Personal Injuries Guidelines,...
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Court of Appeal slashes insurance award to comply with injury guidelines
Court of Appeal reduces damages award due to error of law. Guidelines for personal injury not followed. Detailed breakdown of case and final ruling provided.
Why is it taking so long to introduce a workable PPO for catastrophically injured plaintiffs?
A Periodic Payment Order (PPO) is meant to provide financial security to a catastrophically injured plaintiff and is (in...
A Comprehensive Look at the Impact of the Personal Injuries Guidelines: Key Cases and Future Directions
Explore the pivotal Supreme Court decision in Brigid Delaney’s case, shaping the future of Personal Injuries Guidelines. Key legal challenges and implications for upcoming reviews are discussed in detail.
60% Disagree That ‘Easy Money’ and Big Payouts Are Reasons for Large Volume of Injury Claims
A significant 60% of people do not believe that ‘easy money’ and large payouts are the primary reasons behind the high volume of injury claims, highlighting a widespread perception of the claims process as being largely fair and legitimate.
Grandmother (74) jailed over series of bogus personal injury claims made under a false name
Six personal injury claims made by Winnifred Lawrence were all processed by the same solicitor, court told
Guidelines for the assessment of general damages in personal injury cases in Northern Ireland (sixth edition) – initial observations
The new sixth edition of the Green Book brings significant changes to judicial awards. This article highlights key updates in whiplash injuries and psychiatric damages.
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...
Rise in car insurance payments with motorists now more likely to make claims, says Aviva
Aviva reports a significant increase in motor damage payments due to rising costs of living, expensive vehicle parts, and fraud cases. Property damage claims also rose, highlighting issues with under-insurance.