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Navigating the Complexities of Accord and Satisfaction in Contractual Agreements: Lessons from Recent Case Law
It is generally clear whether these elements of offer, acceptance, intention to create an enforceable agreement and consideration (being money or something of value) are present or not. However, issues do arise where it is alleged that an agreement was reached between parties to take a lesser sum than may have been due or where […]
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High Court: Judge deems service good in respect of appeal proceedings served on solicitor not on record for defendant
The High Court has ruled that a defendant was properly served with proceedings where the papers had been served on a solicitor who was not on record in the case. The court stated that the solicitor had previously received a full set of papers and that she had been in communication with the defendant. Delivering […]
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Court of Appeal: €94,000 award upheld for flight attendant who slipped on de-icing fluid on Ryanair plane
The Court of Appeal has upheld an award of €94,000 for personal injuries sustained by a flight attendant on a Ryanair plane. The plaintiff claimed that she slipped on de-icing fluid which was present on the vinyl surface of the floor. Delivering judgment in the case, Mr Justice Seamus Noonan held that the trial judge […]
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€20,000 payout for mother who suffered panic attack and soft tissue injury after minor car collision
Mother-of-three awarded €20,000 in damages for panic attack and soft tissue injuries after minor collision; court rejects defendant’s claim of a scam.
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Solicitor’s Fees in Ireland
Understanding the various ways solicitors charge their clients in claims cases in Ireland, including hourly rates, fixed fees, and conditional fees (with restrictions), is important for those seeking legal representation, and utilising the Irish Claims Board is an alternative to consider.
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High Court Dismisses Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim Against HSE
The High Court has dismissed a plaintiff’s medical negligence action against the HSE for alleged failures in diagnosing breast cancer. The plaintiff had originally felt two lumps in her breast but this was diagnosed as a simple cyst in May 2017. However, by October 2017, she maintained that the lumps had gotten bigger. She was […]
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New Garda Compensation Act: Are Your Claims Safe?
The Garda Siochana (Compensation) Act 2022 introduces significant changes to the Garda Compensation Scheme, including new application processes, time limits, and involvement of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
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The Role of Mediation in Personal Injury Claims: Understanding the PIRB’s New Approach
Discover how the Personal Injuries Resolution Board’s focus on mediation is transforming the resolution process for personal injury claims.
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Uncovering the Real Reason for the Recent 5% Drop in Car Insurance Prices: What’s Behind the Trend?
Discover how the introduction of new guidelines has forced insurance companies to lower car insurance prices, and learn how to make a claim for compensation in this evolving landscape.
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Motor insurance companies ‘can do more’ to bring down prices – Insurance minister
Motor insurance premiums fell by just 5% in the first six months of last year.
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Epilim redress scheme would avoid ‘perpetual litigation’
Prominent solicitor Michael Boylan calls for an urgent redress scheme for families of children affected by in-utero exposure to the anti-epileptic drug Epilim, as a wave of similar cases is expected to hit the courts
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Guidelines, PTSD, and Justice: Unraveling the Lipinski Case’s Impact on Future Personal Injury Claims
The Lipinski judgment illuminates Judicial Council Guidelines interpretation, especially for PTSD and multiple injuries in personal injury cases, revealing High Court adherence and need for more caselaw.
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