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Interim €2.5 million settlement agreed for boy with cerebral palsy
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Interim €2.5 million settlement agreed for boy with cerebral palsy

A nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of his birth at Wexford General Hospital has settled his High Court action on terms including an interim payment of €2.5 million.

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Advice On Storm Damage Claims
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Advice On Storm Damage Claims

The chaos and clear-up after a storm can cause nightmares for homeowners, be it from flooding to serious property damage or even just a few tiles falling from the roof.

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Dublin girl, 14, knocked down while crossing road gets €47,500 settlement
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Dublin girl, 14, knocked down while crossing road gets €47,500 settlement

A 14-year-old girl who was injured when she was knocked down as she attempted to cross a road near her home after buying an ice cream has settled her High Court case for €47,500.

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Man (83) Awarded €15k After Injuring Neck In Shopping Centre Accident
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Man (83) Awarded €15k After Injuring Neck In Shopping Centre Accident

An 83-year-old man, who was injured in a fall when his shopping trolley jammed on a travelator, has been awarded €15,000 damages.

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Catering manager who was unfairly dismissed awarded €28,400
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Catering manager who was unfairly dismissed awarded €28,400

A catering manager who was unfairly dismissed by the new owners of a hotel has been awarded €28,400 in the Workplace Relations Commission

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Unfair Dismissal Claim Information Guide
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Unfair Dismissal Claim Information Guide

One of your main rights as a worker in Ireland is that you can’t be fired without good reason.

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Special needs student wins compensation after being denied funding to complete course
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Special needs student wins compensation after being denied funding to complete course

A student who won a gold medal for badminton at the Irish Special Olympics has won compensation after he was refused funding for the final year of a catering skills programme.

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Drink Driving Car Accident Claims – How Much Compensation Can I Claim?
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Drink Driving Car Accident Claims – How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

the Irish Claims Board has provided a full guide which covers all you need to know about drink driving and the process of claiming compensation for your injuries.

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Guidance on Oil Spill Claims
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Guidance on Oil Spill Claims

If you have suffered an oil spillage and are claiming against your household insurers, it is essential that you know your full entitlements under your policy. Insurers appoint Loss Adjusters to report on the loss.

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Bin man settles case over brain injury suffered at work for €3.5m
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Bin man settles case over brain injury suffered at work for €3.5m

A Co Kerry bin man who suffered severe injuries when he landed on the road after being propelled from a waste disposal van, has settled his High Court action for €3.5million

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Social Media Defamation
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Social Media Defamation

Did you know if your character has unjustifiably been attacked on social media, you have the right to claim compensation?

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High Court: Lift installation company fails in bid to set aside third party notice joining it to personal injury proceedings
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High Court: Lift installation company fails in bid to set aside third party notice joining it to personal injury proceedings

Lift installation company fails in bid to set aside third party notice joining it to personal injury proceedings

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