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July 30, 2025

The Role of Private Investigators in Personal Injury Litigation: A Vital Tool for Insurance Defence

In today’s complex claims landscape, private investigators (PIs) play a pivotal role in supporting insurance defence teams across Ireland. When used appropriately and ethically, surveillance can provide crucial clarity in contested personal injury cases—helping insurers, employers, and self-insured entities to challenge fraudulent or exaggerated claims while preserving fairness and legality. At Lacey Solicitors, our insurance […]

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Data Protection litigation in Ireland
July 28, 2025

Data Protection Litigation in Ireland : Irish Supreme Court Clarifies Emotional Distress Is Not a Personal Injury Under PIAB Legislation

In a decision that brings long-awaited clarity to to those dealing with Data Protection litigation in Ireland, the Supreme Court has ruled that emotional harm — including distress, anxiety, upset, and inconvenience — does not amount to a personal injury under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 (the PIAB Act) unless it constitutes a […]

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Insurance Reform in Ireland
July 25, 2025

Irish Government’s Insurance Reform Action Plan Targets Legal Costs and Injuries Resolution Board

The Government continues to address Insurance Reform in Ireland and has now published its latest Action Plan, covering the period 2025–2029. Building on what the Government will portray as the success of the previous plan, this new programme sets out targeted legal reforms aimed at strengthening the role of the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB), continuing […]

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diminution in value in car accident claims
July 9, 2025

Diminution in Value in Car Accident Claims. Lessons from McCausland v Tesco [2025]

McCausland Holdings Ltd v Tesco Underwriting Ltd [2025] NICty 4, is a Belfast County Court judgment that addressed diminution in value in car accident claims.  Lacey Solicitors addressed diminution in our previous article last month and comon issues for insurers dealing with these types of claims. This new judgment however also addresses whether both the […]

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July 7, 2025

Tips for Proving Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Negligence can cause accidents. When you become injured because the correct safety procedures were not in place, you may bring a claim for compensation against the guilty party. To do this, you will need to prove the other party was negligent towards you. Personal injury cases depend on your ability to prove that someone else’s […]

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July 7, 2025

Dispelling Myths Around Whiplash Injury Claims in NI

Car accidents are a daily occurrence across Northern Ireland and the UK. Whiplash is a common side effect of those car accidents, leading to high volumes of personal injury claims involving whiplash every year. Have you become injured in a car crash? Have you endured the pain, discomfort, and distress whiplash injuries can cause? Turn […]

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July 7, 2025

Your Guide to Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are responsible for a large portion of personal injuries both in public places and in the workplace – accounting for over 30% of all reported workplace injuries according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).  These accidents can result in serious physical harm, trauma and financial loss. At Lacey Solicitors, we […]

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credit hire claims after car accidents belfast
July 4, 2025

Trends in Motor Claims in Ireland 2024/2025: What the Latest NCID Data Means for Insurers.

The Central Bank of Ireland’s National Claims Information Database (NCID) mid-year 2024 report provides a comprehensive overview of trends in motor insurance claims across Ireland. For insurers and legal professionals, particularly those involved in insurance defence litigation, the findings offer timely insights into emerging risks, cost drivers, and the ever trending impact of the Personal Injuries Guidelines. At Lacey Solicitors, with […]

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data breach claims in Ireland
July 2, 2025

How Irish Courts Are Handling Data Breach and GDPR Claims

Lacey Solicitors, are known and respected as Insurance Defence litigators and represent a number of insurers across the entire island of Ireland.  Our office is at front of one of the fastest-growing areas of litigation namely Data Breach Claims in Ireland.  Particularly, those involving non-material damages—claims for emotional harm like distress or anxiety, rather than […]

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MOT
July 2, 2025

Lloyd v RSA [2015]: Roadworthiness and the Reasonableness of Hire Duration

In this recent decision of the High Court in Northern Ireland, Lloyd v RSA Insurance, McLaughlin J considered a claim arising from a damage-only road traffic collision.  His commentary provides sound guidance on issues such as vehicle roadworthiness, mitigation of loss, and reasonableness. Whilst liability for the collision was not in dispute, the judgment is […]

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