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Expert Reports: Who Refers?
Mr. Justice Twomey in the cases of Sarah Cahill v Brian Forristal and Rachel O’Riordan v Brian Forristal [2022] IEHC 705 has reiterated the High Court’s view on the use of expert evidence in personal injury claims. Facts These two cases related to a rather minor road traffic accident where Ms. Cahill stationery vehicle was struck by the defendant’s vehicle. […]
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Cork council paid out €1.1m compensation for footpath-related injuries in nine months
Average of €33,387 per claim for 34 slips, trips and falls in first nine months of 2022
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SUPREME COURT TO HEAR APPEAL OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AWARDS GUIDELINES
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of an important test challenge aimed at setting aside guidelines regarding personal injuries awards. The court agreed to hear a “leapfrog” appeal direct from the High Court, in an action brought by Bridget Delaney from Dungarvan in Co Waterford. In a […]
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Young disabled man awarded €1m over serious brain injury in assault at respite centre
Liability and causation of the alleged brain injury were strongly disputed, the court heard
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HSE and hospital apologise for substandard care as boy’s case settles for €9m
‘Sincere apologies’ to family of Harry David Kavanagh, who suffered a brain injury at birth
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CervicalCheck case: ‘Her blood is on the Government’s hands’ – Teap family settle as labs admit breach of duty
High Court judge says facts of the case taken by relatives of late Irene against labs and HSE ‘dark and disturbing’
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Case alleging liquid leaked from cannula and burned baby’s foot settled for €75,000
Tomiwa Bobby Agbaje, now aged 13, was five days old at time of alleged incident in Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital
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Mother awarded €50,000 for psychological injuries after school bus her daughters were on overturned into ditch
The High Court has awarded €50,000 to a woman over psychological injuries suffered after the school bus her teenage daughters were travelling on swerved and overturned into a ditch.
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Truck driver withdraws compensation claim after judge warns about changing evidence
A truck driver who claimed he was injured in a road accident withdrew his action for damages after he was warned by a High Court judge about how he was changing evidence.
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Judge refuses bid for boy who got injury settlement of €25,000 to remain anonymous over social media fears
Widespread restrictions on press coverage of personal injury cases involving minors would have massive ramifications for the media, the public and democracy itself, a court heard on Friday.
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Ireland: Death, Time Barred Claims And The Equitable Doctrine Of Unconscionability
High Court dismisses claim against deceased doctor’s estate as statute barred pursuant to s. 9(2)(b) of the Civil Liability Act, 1961. The High Court dismissed a husband and wife’s claims against the estate of a consultant histopathologist, who is alleged to have acted negligently in the testing and reporting of a histology sample carried out […]
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Taxi driver making ‘career out of personal injury accidents’ has latest claim dismissed
Ravinder Pal Singh 39, of Liffey Road, Lucan, Co Dublin, has obtained almost €100,000 in damages from previous accidents, the court heard.
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