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Buying second hand property – should I obtain a structural survey?
The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...
Diverticulitis and medical negligence
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inner lining of the colon bulging out through weaknesses in the bowel wall to form permanent, small spherical pea ...
Does failure to diagnose appendicitis constitute medical negligence?
Failure to diagnose appendicitis is very common, an appendicitis presentation does have similar symptoms as other minor conditions such as pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting. ...
When is medical treatment deemed negligent?
In order to bring a medical negligence claim the Plaintiff must be able to prove that the medical practitioner who treated the Plaintiff failed to exercise due skill and ...
What compensation is payable for medical negligence?
Each and every medical negligence case is complex to say the least. At the outset it is impossible to determine the value of any persons case until detailed expert ...
I am unhappy with my medical treatment; do I have a medical negligence action?
If you feel that you are the victim of medical malpractice, then first of all the first step for you is to seek out appropriate remedial medical treatment, and ...
My child was injured in a road traffic accident– what do I do?
My young child was in the car with me when we were involved in an accident what do I? If a minor child, i.e. a person under the age of ...
What initial steps should I take if I have suffered an injury?
The first thing which is vital, immediately following any type of injury, be it a road traffic accident, slip, trip and fall, workplace accident is to take photographs of ...
What to do when an insurance company makes an offer following a road traffic accident
I have recently had an accident and have received an offer from the insurance company - what should I do? You may be approached by the insurance company for ...
Why are personal injury claims thrown out of court?
I have heard of people’s injury claims being thrown out of court-why does this happen? In assessing a personal injury claim, the trial judge is obliged to consider if ...
How is compensation for personal injury assessed?
Compensation for injuries is often referred to as damages. Damages can be divided into general damages and special damages. General damages is the amount of money to compensate you ...
Can you settle your vehicle damage claim and still bring a personal injury claim?
At an early stage the insurance company for the Respondent will conduct their investigations into liability for the accident. If they accept that their driver is responsible for the ...
Can you make a claim for psychological injury?
If you have suffered a recognised psychological injury you can bring a claim to the Injuries Board in respect of that injury. Anxiety, stress, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, ...
A fall on snow or ice – who is responsible?
Public footpaths are public due to the fact that they have been taken in charge by the local authority. There has been much caselaw in Ireland on whether a ...
How quickly must I act after sustaining my injury?
If you have had an accident, be it a road traffic accident, workplace accident, slip trip or fall, there has always been an obliged on you to serve a ...
In an accident involving an unidentified driver and untraced driver – what do I do?
Most people are well aware of what to do if they are involved in an accident with another vehicle, but the situation changes if the vehicle doesn’t stop, or ...
Buying second hand property – should I obtain a structural survey?
The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...
Diverticulitis and medical negligence
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inner lining of the colon bulging out through weaknesses in the bowel wall to form permanent, small spherical pea ...
Does failure to diagnose appendicitis constitute medical negligence?
Failure to diagnose appendicitis is very common, an appendicitis presentation does have similar symptoms as other minor conditions such as pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting. ...
When is medical treatment deemed negligent?
In order to bring a medical negligence claim the Plaintiff must be able to prove that the medical practitioner who treated the Plaintiff failed to exercise due skill and ...
What compensation is payable for medical negligence?
Each and every medical negligence case is complex to say the least. At the outset it is impossible to determine the value of any persons case until detailed expert ...
I am unhappy with my medical treatment; do I have a medical negligence action?
If you feel that you are the victim of medical malpractice, then first of all the first step for you is to seek out appropriate remedial medical treatment, and ...
My child was injured in a road traffic accident– what do I do?
My young child was in the car with me when we were involved in an accident what do I? If a minor child, i.e. a person under the age of ...
What initial steps should I take if I have suffered an injury?
The first thing which is vital, immediately following any type of injury, be it a road traffic accident, slip, trip and fall, workplace accident is to take photographs of ...
What to do when an insurance company makes an offer following a road traffic accident
I have recently had an accident and have received an offer from the insurance company - what should I do? You may be approached by the insurance company for ...
Why are personal injury claims thrown out of court?
I have heard of people’s injury claims being thrown out of court-why does this happen? In assessing a personal injury claim, the trial judge is obliged to consider if ...
How is compensation for personal injury assessed?
Compensation for injuries is often referred to as damages. Damages can be divided into general damages and special damages. General damages is the amount of money to compensate you ...
Can you settle your vehicle damage claim and still bring a personal injury claim?
At an early stage the insurance company for the Respondent will conduct their investigations into liability for the accident. If they accept that their driver is responsible for the ...
Can you make a claim for psychological injury?
If you have suffered a recognised psychological injury you can bring a claim to the Injuries Board in respect of that injury. Anxiety, stress, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, ...
A fall on snow or ice – who is responsible?
Public footpaths are public due to the fact that they have been taken in charge by the local authority. There has been much caselaw in Ireland on whether a ...
How quickly must I act after sustaining my injury?
If you have had an accident, be it a road traffic accident, workplace accident, slip trip or fall, there has always been an obliged on you to serve a ...
In an accident involving an unidentified driver and untraced driver – what do I do?
Most people are well aware of what to do if they are involved in an accident with another vehicle, but the situation changes if the vehicle doesn’t stop, or ...
Cycling and the law in Ireland
If you have been injured on your bike you should note that cyclists are subject to the same entitlements as pedestrians and other road users if they injured. We ...
How is compensation assessed by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board?
Compensation for injuries is often referred to as damages. Damages can be divided into general damages and special damages. General damages is the amount of money to compensate you ...
How do I know if my assessment by the PIAB is appropriate?
There is no easy answer to this question. If you have consulted the Personal Injuries Assessment Board book of quantum you will have an idea of the range of ...
What happens if I reject the assessment from the PIAB?
If you reject your assessment from the Personal Injuries Assessments Board, you will be issued with a document called an authorisation, which is a permit, which allows you the ...
What happens after I lodge a claim with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board?
One the Injuries Board receives the application and it is lodged within the relevant time frame, the Injuries Board will then notify the Respondent of the claim and ask ...
What is the time limit to lodge my claim with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board?
The statute of limitations imposes a very strict two-year time limit for an injured person to initiate their proceedings. If your proceedings are not brought within the two year ...
What is the personal injuries assessment board (PIAB)?
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board, otherwise known as the Injuries Board was set up in 2004. It is a body designed to assess personal injuries arising out of road ...
Why is it beneficial to use a solicitor when applying to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board?
A Solicitor is invaluable in making an application to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, as there are a large number of pitfalls which can and do become fatal to ...
What are the steps involved in bringing a personal injury claim?
The first step which we usually take in any road traffic accident, workplace accident or slip, trip fall is that we instruct an Engineer to attend at the scene ...
What are the basic elements of a personal injury action?
If you have suffered an injury be it as a result of a road traffic accident, workplace accident or a slip and fall in a public place, there are ...
Repetitive strain injury at work – who is liable?
Repetitive strain injury is the term used to describe a musculoskeletal injury effecting neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and hands. The most common cause of repetitive strain injury is a ...
In an accident involving an unidentified driver and untraced driver – what do I do?
Most people are well aware of what to do if they are involved in an accident with another vehicle, but the situation changes if the vehicle doesn’t stop, or ...
How quickly must I act after sustaining my injury?
If you have had an accident, be it a road traffic accident, workplace accident, slip trip or fall, there has always been an obliged on you to serve a ...
A fall on snow or ice – who is responsible?
Public footpaths are public due to the fact that they have been taken in charge by the local authority. There has been much caselaw in Ireland on whether a ...
Can you make a claim for psychological injury?
If you have suffered a recognised psychological injury you can bring a claim to the Injuries Board in respect of that injury. Anxiety, stress, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, ...
Can you settle your vehicle damage claim and still bring a personal injury claim?
At an early stage the insurance company for the Respondent will conduct their investigations into liability for the accident. If they accept that their driver is responsible for the ...
Diverticulitis and medical negligence
What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inner lining of the colon bulging out through weaknesses in the bowel wall to form permanent, small spherical pea ...
Does failure to diagnose appendicitis constitute medical negligence?
Failure to diagnose appendicitis is very common, an appendicitis presentation does have similar symptoms as other minor conditions such as pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea and vomiting. ...
When is medical treatment deemed negligent?
In order to bring a medical negligence claim the Plaintiff must be able to prove that the medical practitioner who treated the Plaintiff failed to exercise due skill and ...
What compensation is payable for medical negligence?
Each and every medical negligence case is complex to say the least. At the outset it is impossible to determine the value of any persons case until detailed expert ...
I am unhappy with my medical treatment; do I have a medical negligence action?
If you feel that you are the victim of medical malpractice, then first of all the first step for you is to seek out appropriate remedial medical treatment, and ...
Am I entitled to compensation for a third degree tear in childbirth?
Having your new baby is a time of great excitement and happiness, however, this happiness can often be tainted by pain that you experience after childbirth. First and second ...
Buying second hand property – should I obtain a structural survey?
The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...
Land ownership in Ireland – what are registered and unregistered title?
There are two forms of property registration in Ireland, the fist of these is the Registry of Deeds system, which records deeds known as unregistered title. The registry of ...
Your practical guide for buying at auction in Ireland
In recent times, there has been a huge increase in the number of properties being bought at auction and it has fast become a popular way to buy and ...