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Delaney v PIAB Supreme Court decision
April 9, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Personal Injuries Guidelines in Delaney v PIAB in ‘Landmark’ Ruling

Introduction   Following on from our previous briefing, the Supreme Court on 9th April 2024 delivered its much-anticipated decision in Delaney v PIAB, The Judicial Council of Ireland and The Attorney General. The ruling confirms that the Personal Injuries Guidelines remain valid and legally binding, even though part of the Judicial Council Act 2019 was […]

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Delaney v PIAB Supreme Court decision
April 5, 2024

Supreme Court Decision in Delaney v PIAB Case Eagerly Anticipated

Introduction   The forthcoming Supreme Court ruling in Delaney v PIAB, The Judicial Council of Ireland and The Attorney General is one of the most closely watched personal injury cases in Ireland. The decision, expected on 9th April, could have far-reaching implications for the Personal Injuries Guidelines, the role of PIAB, and how courts assess […]

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public transport accident
March 6, 2024

Case Study: Successful Public Transport Accident Claim – Steph’s £5000 Settlement

Client: Steph C.Settlement: £5000.00Location: Belfast, Northern IrelandCase Type: Public Transport Personal Injury Claim Overview: Steph’s Public Transport Accident and Personal Injury Claim   Steph was on a double-decker bus which was coming to a stop. At the time of this incident she was proceeding downstairs from the upper deck when the bus suddenly accelerated again.  […]

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belfast county court, costs.
November 8, 2023

NI Costs Update: County Court Costs and Contentious Business Agreements

Court: High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland Judge: McAlinden J Date: 8 November 2023 Overview of County Court Costs and Contentious Business Agreements   On 8 November 2023, the High Court handed down a game-changing judgment in the case of Christina Falls v LIDL Northern Ireland Limited. The decision provides critical clarification on the recovery of legal […]

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October 3, 2023

Court of Appeal in Ireland Reduces General Damages: Insights for Insurers

For insurers and legal practitioners in Ireland, recent trends in the Court of Appeal’s assessment of general damages for personal injuries are highly relevant. Understanding these developments is essential for managing risk and advising clients effectively. The Case of O’Daly: A Reduction in Damages   On 8th June 2016, Mr O’Daly was cycling near Dublin’s […]

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PTSD in personal injury claims
September 26, 2023

Valuing Psychiatric Injury in Ireland Under the New Guidelines

Background: Zagananczyk Case   The Court of Appeal has provided further guidance on the valuation of Psychiatric Injury under the new Guidelines. In the Zagananczyk case, the Court upheld the defendant’s appeal, reducing the High Court award from €90,000 to €60,000 for general damages. High Court Assessment of Psychiatric Injury   In the High Court, […]

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March 23, 2023

Irish Court of Appeal Confirms High Court Should Have Heard Defendant’s Summons

Background: Sherry v Murphy & Ors   In Sherry v Murphy & Ors, the Court of Appeal considered an appeal from a High Court judgment and order that refused to fix a date for the hearing of a motion brought by a defendant. The motion challenged the adequacy of a Personal Injury Summons, with the […]

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March 15, 2023

Sports Writing, Shane Warne, The Master of the Rolls and Baseball

Part One: A Blog by Damian McGeady Donegal Memories Until recently, I thought that I had read the greatest legal paragraph ever written in my first week as a law undergraduate. I know that it’s a bit niche, but please do bear with me. It was written by Lord Denning. That was in 1993. Sam […]

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Uplift for less dominant injuries in Personal injury compensation Ireland
March 14, 2023

McHugh v Ferol: Court Confirms Uplift for Secondary Injuries Can Exceed Dominant Injury Award

In the case of McHugh v Ferol, the Court examined an important issue in personal injury law: whether the uplift for less dominant injuries can exceed the value of the dominant injury award. The Court referenced the approach taken by Coffey J in The Lipinski Judgement, noting that current guidelines for general damages do not […]

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four courts, judgements
March 14, 2023

The High Court restates the position that Solicitors can instruct non-treating Medical Experts in Injury Actions.

Healy v HSE is the second Irish High Court judgement in a matter of days that focussed on the issue…

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