Road traffic accident claims are common in Ireland. But when it comes to an accident with a rented car, it may be less clear who you can make a claim against. If you are involved in a crash with a rental car that wasn’t your...
Building sites have the highest rate of injuries among workplaces. If you have sustained an injury because your employer neglected their duty of care, then you might be eligible to make a building site accident claim. Is my employer liable? By their nature, building sites pose many...
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) allows people to make personal injury claims without attending court. To do this you will need to submit a completed Form A. This method of seeking compensation can be used for claims involving workplace injuries and traffic accidents. Though...
Nerves control every sensation in the body and, when damaged, they can cause severe pain and even disability. Nerves can be damaged through pressure, stretching or cutting which can occur as a result of surgery. If you are suffering from nerve damage due to the...
Undergoing surgery is extremely stressful and is never undertaken lightly. When going under the knife, patients place their trust in the surgeon and the support team, presuming they will be competent, careful and professional. We never expect a surgical error to occur, but when it...
An accident in a public place is one of the most common occurrences leading to a personal injury claim. Spaces like swimming pools can be full of hazards where accidents easily happen, especially if they aren’t sufficiently maintained. In recent years, the number of public accident claims relating to...
Going to the dentist is stressful at the best of times. Whether the treatment is a much-needed surgery or a cosmetic procedure, we trust that we are in the hands of capable dentists. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. As the number of patients getting dental treatment grows, so...
Bus crashes rarely occur but when they do, they can potentially cause serious personal injuries. Due to the vehicle’s size and the number of passengers on-board, bus accidents can be catastrophic and traumatic. If you were injured in a bus accident - as a passenger or other road user...
Every citizen has the right to protect their reputation and character. Our right to a good name is guaranteed by the constitution and protected by the state. But sometimes this right can clash with someone else’s right to freedom of expression. Here, it is the...
In any personal injury claim, a case can only be successful if another party is proven to be wholly or partially responsible for the accident and resultant injury. Once liability has been attributed to another party they will be liable to pay compensation to the...