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What is the Maximum Compensation figure for General Damages? In 1984 there was a “cap” placed on the maximum award payable for General Damages i.e., for pain and suffering at £150,000. This means that from 1984 the most a plaintiff could be awarded for pain and suffering was £150,000. This decision was made in the case of Sinnott v Quinn...

Involved in a car accident? Here’s our list of best steps to take after the accident If you are in involved in a car accident, be it that a third party driver runs into and hits you or if you have the unfortunate mishap of crashing into another vehicle, then here are the necessary steps which should be taken immediately after the acciden...

So, what is the difference between Separation, Divorce,. Nullity, Dissolution and the Redress Scheme? If you and your spouse have decided to end your relationship there are options for every type of long-term relationship. Here is an outline of 7 different types of separation for those who are married or in a long-term civil relationship. ...

Here’s everything you need to know about Court Orders, Access, Informal Arrangements and more. Looking for answers to your most pressing legal questions about family law and court orders? In this article, we’ve answered the most common questions people have when it comes to navigating the legal system in matters relating to family...

Steps you need to take when a loved one dies Losing someone you love can be extremely difficult. At such a stressful time it can be a daunting task to have to deal with their affairs. Below we set the steps that you must take as soon as possible and the steps that don’t require your immediate attention: You should make sure to notify fri...

Been involved in a road traffic accident and don’t have details of the other driver and / or they have no insurance? The first thing you should do, if you have been involved in a road traffic accident, ‘ideally’ is get the details of the other driver involved. However, this is not always possible. If you have been unable to o...

Compo Culture or Insurance Scam – Personal Injury Claims The insurance industry in Ireland has been proclaiming for a long time that compensation claims pay-outs are too large in order to justify their exorbitant premiums. They also maintain that exaggerated and fraudulent claims add significantly to the cost of motor and business insura...

Symptoms of Whiplash, Treatments and how to claim for an Injury – Spanish Language Services Entonces, ¿qué es el latigazo cervical? l latigazo cervical lo sufren cientos de víctimas de accidentes de tráfico todos los días. Hay muchas formas en las que puede sufrir una lesión por latigazo, pero el accidente automovilístico es ...

The symptoms of Whiplash, Treatments and how to claim for an Injury in Ireland. Synnott Lawline Solicitors – Providing Legal Services in Portuguese Language. Então, o que é Whiplash? Centenas de vítimas de acidentes rodoviários sofrem com Whiplash ou Síndrome do Chicote. Há muitas maneiras de sofrer uma lesão no pescoço...

Value of a Personal Injury uplifted in High Court by almost 90% High Court Uses the New Personal Injury Guidelines for First time since its Introduction in March 2021 Judgement was delivered on 13th October by Mr Justice Hanna in a High Court personal injury action taken by a client of Synnott Lawline Solicitors as reported in the Iris...