The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland has been set to -1.5 per cent following the first review under the new legislative framework established this year.
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Court awards €126,000 to passenger injured when bus braked suddenly
The High Court has awarded €126,000 to a passenger over injuries sustained after the bus she was travelling on came to a sudden stop to avoid a collision.
Sunway Travel ordered to pay €12,000 over injury from ceiling fan
Man told aparthotel staff twice before accident that fan was dangerous, High Court hears
Waterford woman’s challenge to personal injury award guidelines to be heard next month
Complainant, who injured her ankle when she tripped and fell on a public footpath, alleges the appropriate awards for the injury she sustained range from €18,000 to €34,000 but the Personal Injuries Assessment Board subsequently awarded her €3,000
Legal fees halved by judge in case of boy who lost part of finger
Judge previously expressed concern that costs were high relative to proposed damages
Boy’s case against HSE for alleged failure to diagnose hearing problem settled
Despite parental concern issue allegedly only came to light after routine tests in school
Placenta Left In After Birth Negligence Claims Guide – Retained Placenta
A retained placenta can be a serious and potentially even life-threatening condition, due to associated haemorrhaging (serious blood loss).
Recusal application in lead challenge to personal injury guidelines dismissed
Counsel argued there could be a perception of bias if a judge who voted for rules heard case
€40,000 for schoolboy who tripped on metal strips inserted to stop skateboarders
A judge has approved a €40,000 settlement offer to a 12-year-old schoolboy who tripped on metal strips inserted in a pedestrian way to deter skateboarding.