The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Cork hotel’s appeal against a €91,000 general damages award to wedding guest who slipped and fell on a wet dancefloor.
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PIAB changes ‘of concern’
Far-reaching changes to PIAB legislation are set to create a whole new category of ‘high-risk cases’ that will run the gauntlet of becoming statute-barred – affecting applicants’ rights of access to justice
Collaborative Crackdown on Insurance Fraud Eyes Personal Injury Schemes in Ireland
A Memoranda of Understanding, signed by Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and key insurance stakeholders, targets fraudulent personal injury claims like exaggerated injuries and staged accidents, aiming to alleviate inflated premiums borne by policyholders due to such deceptive practices.
Court of Appeal Quashes PIAB Assessment due to Inadequate Information
In Wolfe v PIAB and Mater Misericordiae Hospital the Court of Appeal, overturning a High Court decision, has quashed an assessment made by PIAB and referred the matter back to it for re-consideration.
Transparency in Damage Assessments: A Critical Analysis of Wolfe v. PIAB
The Court of Appeal mandates transparency in damage assessments, emphasising claimants’ right to understand the calculation basis for general damages.
The Personal Injury Guidelines – An Update
The Personal Injury Guidelines (‘the Guidelines’) came into operation on 24 April 2021, with the intention of achieving...
Government told to act to stop ‘insurers pocketing savings from lower pay-outs’
Campaigners say insurance companies have failed to pass on any benefit to their customers of a reduction in court pay-outs,...
Court of Appeal: High Court personal injuries award reduced following ‘reality check’
The Court of Appeal has substituted a High Court award totalling €90,000 in general damages for physical and psychological...
Transforming Personal Injury Resolution: PIAB’s New Framework
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has undergone a substantial overhaul, introducing mandatory medical reports, identification requirements, and detailed incident descriptions to expedite personal injury claim resolution as of September 4, 2023. These changes, along with measures already in place such as deemed offers of tender and extended claim retention, aim to reduce fraudulent claims, enhance efficiency, and ultimately lower costs for insurers.