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January 30, 2025

PSNI Road Traffic Collision Statistics for 2024: Accidents & Injuries on Northern Ireland Roads Still High

The provisional road traffic collision numbers for 2023-2024 are in. With 7833 recorded injuries from 4977 accidents, Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) make up the majority of the personal injuries reported each year in Northern Ireland.  Road Traffic Statistics in Northern Ireland 2023-24 Provisional figures for road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland for the period of […]

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January 29, 2025

Life is full of dangers and judicial prose…

A Sideways Glance to the Court of Appeal decision in   Kandaurova V  Circle K Energy Group Ltd   Brilliant. The opening to Noonan J’s Court of Appeal judgment this week in the case of Kandaurova v Cirkle K Energy Group Ltd. was brilliantly effective, reminiscent of the vivid staccato style often associated with Lord […]

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January 28, 2025

Case Study – Excessive Credit Hire Rates halved in Ireland with Basic Hire Rate Reports.

Recent Success in Challenging Excessive Credit Hire Rates in Ireland   Last month, our firm reported recent success with a  successful outcome at Letterkenny Courthouse, where the Court agreed with our arguments that the rate charged by a Credit Hire Organisation was excessive. We’re pleased to share another win for our Irish insurers in contesting […]

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January 28, 2025

Multiple Injuries and the Assessment of Damages, North and South.

A valued insurance client recently asked for guidance on measuring damages for personal injury in Northern Ireland, where multiple injuries are sustained, and how it compares to the approach South of the border.   Green Book Claims   The Green Book, or to give its official title, Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in […]

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January 21, 2025

Discovery, Implied Undertakings and Contempt of Court. A Conor McGregor Saga.

The headlines have been dominated this week by Conor McGregor and the case against him by Ms Nikita Hand where Italian news articles indicate an ‘imminent publication’ of the Discovery from the case. In November 2024, Ms Hand won her claim for damages and was awarded just shy of €250,000 damages against Mr McGregor on […]

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Lacey Solicitors Belfast Insurance Lawyers Dublin and Belfast
January 15, 2025

Understanding Liability in James v Halliday [2024] IEHC 281

The recent Irish High Court decision in James v Halliday [2024] IEHC 281 has sparked discussions about road safety and liability apportionment in accidents involving agricultural vehicles. This case, decided on May 8, 2024, addressed a tragic collision between Darren James (the Plaintiff), a delivery driver, and a tractor driven by the deceased William Wilson […]

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MOTOR LIABILITY Solicitor Northern Ireland Belfast
January 15, 2025

Court of Appeal Ruling: Claim for Credit Hire Can Proceed Despite Expired MOT

In the case of Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP. Zo.o [2024] EWCA Civ 1479, the Court of Appeal delivered a crucial judgment that has wide implications for claims involving credit hire costs, particularly when the Plaintiff’s vehicle did not have a valid MOT certificate at the time of the accident. This case addresses the […]

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Lacey Solicitors Belfast Insurance Lawyers Dublin and Belfast
January 10, 2025

Case Study – Credit Hire success for Insurers in Ireland

Facts   The Claimant, a resident of Northern Ireland was involved in a road traffic accident with the Respondent in Co Donegal and subsequently entered into a credit agreement with an  Accident Management Company (AMC) who assisted the Plaintiff with the recovery, storage and inspection of the damaged vehicle as well as a replacement vehicle […]

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January 10, 2025

Your Personal Injury Checklist for Accidents in Northern Ireland

Do you know what to do if you are injured and it wasn’t your fault? Consult this personal injury checklist to help you to think through all the things you need to do before you make a claim for compensation following an accident. If you or your family members suffer from a slip in a […]

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January 10, 2025

Road Traffic Accidents: What Can You Claim Compensation For?

Personal injuries are the main thing which those involved in car accidents claim compensation for. However, damages do not begin and end with your person. Suffering a road traffic accident can have serious, long-lasting consequences. Claiming compensation protects your interests long term while actively trying to warn other road users about the dangers you experienced. […]

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