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Defective Products – Who is Liable?

What does the Liability for Defective Products Act (1991) actually cover? Under the Liability for Defective Products Act (1991) a producer shall be held strictly liable for damages in tort to either property or an individual which is caused wholly or partly by a defect in their product. Under the Act an injured party has 3 years within whi...

Types of Dental Negligence Injuries

Dental Negligence – Dental Malpractice Dental negligence or dental malpractice can be defined as an injury caused by a dentist which would have been avoidable had the dental practitioner not failed in their duty to provide proper care. Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 dentists are legally recognised as medical practiti...

The Injuries Board – What it’s all about

The Injuries Board formally known as PIAB was set up in 2004 on foot of the PIAB Act 2003 and is a statutory body which provides independent assessment of personal injury compensation for victims of workplace, motor and public liability accidents. If you have sustained injury as a result of a road traffic accident or an acci...

Road Traffic Accidents – What Cyclists need to know

Have you been in a Road Traffic Accident as a Cyclist? You may cycle to work, school or college every day. Or you might just like nothing better than a leisurely cycle through the countryside. However often you get on your bike, accidents can happen and it’s best to be prepared. We’re sorry to report that the RSA say tha...

Thinking about having Cosmetic Surgery?

If you are thinking about having Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery, here are questions you may wish to ask your surgeon during your initial consultation: If this is something you’ve always wanted to have done, make sure you fully research all your options. Once you have completed your research, the next step will be to make an appointment for ...

Injured in a Public Place – What are your Options?

If you’ve sustained Injuries from a Workplace Accident – Here’s what you need to know In recent months, there have been many stories in the news about tragic accidents in workplaces. These horrendous incidents resulted in the loss of life and every year in Ireland, twenty or thirty people may lose their life in workplace accide...

Been Injured at Work – What you Need to Know About Starting a Claim

If you’ve sustained Injuries from a Workplace Accident – Here’s what you need to know In recent months, there have been many stories in the news about tragic accidents in workplaces. These horrendous incidents resulted in the loss of life and every year in Ireland, twenty or thirty people may lose their life in workplace accide...

Problems with making your own Injuries Board Application

Examples of Complications when you do your own PIAB Application Since the introduction of the Injuries Board in 2004, all personal injury claims must first proceed through the Board for assessment before court proceedings can be issued. The idea surrounding the Injuries Board was that there should be no need for a claimant/injured party to use...

No Win No Fee Defined – What it Means

No Win No fee Defined – What it means for your Legal Fees This is a phrase you probably hear about all the time. In personal injury law, it was intended to give you, a member of the general public a fighting chance when it comes to dealing with big business like insurance companies for example. It simply means that unless you succeed in your...

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