A glass factory worker who sustained injuries to his lower limbs in a work accident has been awarded €120,000 by the High Court.
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Dunnes Stores worker who dislocated ankle while organising shelves awarded €161,000
A Dunnes Stores worker who dislocated her ankle after she fell off a ladder while organising supermarket shelves has been awarded almost €161,000 by the High Court.
Factory worker injured by falling glass awarded damages
James Molloy sustained compression injuries and lacerations to his lower limbs
Hospital caterer challenges award under new personal injury guidelines
Personal injuries board failed to give adequate reasons for award, woman claims
Seven-month delay in bringing third-party proceedings was not unreasonable
The High Court has refused to set aside third-party proceedings in personal injuries proceedings where it was claimed that the defendant had delayed by two years in joining the third party. The court determined that the defendant had acted reasonably by waiting for replies to particulars and gathering evidence before bringing the joinder application.
Insurers blame claimants rejecting awards for small fall in motor premiums
More people are rejecting insurance settlement offers from the State’s Personal Injury Assessment Board in the hope of getting a larger award in courts.
Terminally ill girl (12) settles action over alleged delay to tumour diagnosis
A 12-year-old girl with a life expectancy of six months who had sued over an alleged delay in the diagnosis of a tumour on her spine has settled her High Court action for €675,000.
Boy (13) settles case over ‘fairly violent’ road collision for €4 million
Child was on holiday in Co Cork from Cayman Islands when hire car driven by father collided with parked vehicle
Schoolboy (14) awarded €40,000 after accidental scalding by noodles at school
A judge has approved a €40,000 damages settlement offer to a 14-year-old schoolboy who was accidentally scalded as staff at...