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Three Lose Defamation Claim
Three Dublin men, who claimed they had been wrongly accused of attempting to leave a restaurant without paying for their food, have each lost €75,000 claims for defamation of character and ordered to pay the restaurant’s legal bill. Judge Jennifer O’Brien said today in the Circuit Civil Court that while she accepted defamatory words had […]
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Girl injured running through glass door in hotel settles High Court action for €100,000
A girl who suffered a serious leg injury after running into a plate glass door in a hotel room has settled her High Court action for €100,000.
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Mayo teacher awarded €9k damages after Garda car accident
Aoife Connaughton, a Mayo woman and teacher in Dublin, received €9,000 in damages after a collision with a Garda vehicle at a COVID checkpoint. She suffered injuries and took legal action against An Garda Síochána.
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Judge rejects €7,117 offer for girl struck by car at ice cream van
A young girl in Donegal who was struck by a car while buying candy floss has rejected an offer of €7,117. The offer included compensation for her injuries. The girl suffered mild concussion, bruises, and psychological trauma from the accident. The judge did not endorse the offer.
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Meat plant operator to contest former employee’s personal injury claim over contracting Covid
A Tipperary meat plant operator is contesting a personal injuries action brought by a former employee who claims he contracted Covid-19 while at work, the High Court has heard. Paul Feighery, who nearly died after contracting the virus, is suing Rosderra Irish Meats Group Unlimited Company, claiming it was negligent in allegedly permitting him to […]
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High Court: Personal injury proceedings stayed until plaintiff examined by defendant’s second orthopaedic surgeon
The High Court has stayed personal injury proceedings until the plaintiff submits to examination by a further expert orthopaedic surgeon retained by the defendant despite opposition on the basis of “expert-shopping”. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice David Holland stated that “there is no definition of, or black letter rule in terms against, […]
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High Court: Garda riding motorbike awarded €85,000 in general damages following collision with driver
The High Court has determined that a Garda who collided with a driver who pulled out in front of him is entitled to €85,000 in general damages. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Paul Coffey had particular regard to the fact that the man’s “main injuries were to different arms” and that he […]
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Premiums remain stubbornly high going into the new year despite reforms
The spring of 2024 is an important time in insurance reform particularly in the context of the legal costs associated with personal injury claims A lot has happened in insurance in this country recently, although you might not have realised this if you run a business, voluntary or community group, charity, or cultural or sporting […]
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Understanding Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
Explore mediation in personal injury claims with the Irish Claims Board. Our expert team guides you through the complex process, ensuring fair resolution against experienced insurers. Trust us for effective mediation support in your personal injury claim.
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Personal Injuries Assessment Board changes name and launches mediation service
Claimants and respondents can opt for mediation as a method of resolving claims arising from workplace accidents
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Settlement of €1.9m for woman who claimed she was misdiagnosed with cancer
Aoife O’Donovan was 17 when she received a lymphoma cancer diagnosis and underwent chemotherapy
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Insurance premiums still rising despite huge fall in payouts – CSO figures
There has been a sharp fall in the number and the value of claims paid out by the State’s Personal Injuries Assessment Board. But despite the 16-year low in the value of claims paid out last year motor insurance premiums rose in the last year, according to separate Central Statistics Office figures. CSO inflation figures […]
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