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US Court decision – Trigger Personal Injury Claims in Ireland Thousands of personal injuries claims could be made against American companies in the Irish courts because of a landmark US Supreme Court decision, the Irish Independent reports. The ruling in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. vs Superior Court of Cali...

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 whic...

Dental Negligence – Dental Malpractice Dental negligence or dental malpractice refers to an injury caused by a dentist that could have been avoided if the dental practitioner had not failed in their duty to provide proper care. Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, Medical Practitioners Act 2007 dentists are legally recognised as medi...

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 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 thoroughly research all your options. Once you’ve finished your research, the next step is to book a consultation with the surg...

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...

What Influences the Value of a Personal Injury Case There is one thing that a lot of people usually ask their lawyers, how much will I receive for my personal injury case? And what is the manner in which my case will be handled. With the help of a specialist injury lawyer, a lawyer can provide guidance about what you will get from your pe...

Medical Negligence Explained In general Medical Negligence is the failure of a Doctor, Consultant or any other medical personnel to meet certain standards of care relating to the medical profession. These standards are commonly based on what a reasonable doctor with the requisite knowledge and skills would or would not do. In other words ...

Press Release: Synnott Lawline Solicitors launch new initiative to raise funds for homeless and housing charity – Dublin Simon Community For any person making a single will with the firm between February and December 2015, the entire fee of €100 goes directly to the Simon Community. For anyone making a double will, the entire fee of â...