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November 1, 2019

Personal Injury Case Statistics in Ireland: 2018 Overview

According to the Court Service, a total of 22,049 personal injury claims were filed across all Court levels in Ireland in 2018, slightly down from 22,417 the previous year. Personal Injury Awards in Lower Courts   Despite the minor decline in filings, awards in the lower courts increased. District Court: Total awards rose from €3.5 […]

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insurance claim surveillance
April 10, 2019

ECHR Rules on Insurance Surveillance in Mehmedovic v Switzerland

Background   Mr Mehmedovic was a passenger in a car involved in a road traffic accident in 2001, after which he claimed to suffer from epilepsy attacks and chronic pain in his left arm. He argued that these injuries left him unable to perform the normal daily tasks of life. However, investigators commissioned by the […]

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February 26, 2019

Lacey Solicitors Attend TRADATA GDPR Seminar in Belfast

Lacey Solicitors recently attended the TRADATA (Training of Lawyers on the European Union’s Data Protection Reform) Seminar at Law Society House, Belfast. The event was coordinated by the European Lawyers Foundation alongside eight European partners and focused on strengthening knowledge of GDPR and data protection law. Topics Covered at TRADATA Seminar   GDPR Nine Months […]

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February 25, 2019

5th Edition of the Green Book Released – Updated Guidelines for Personal Injury Damages in Northern Ireland

Introduction   The 5th edition of the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases in Northern Ireland—commonly known as the Green Book—has now been released by the Judicial Studies Board under the chairmanship of Lord Justice Stephens. The new guidelines are effective immediately. The Green Book provides judges, solicitors, insurers, and […]

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January 14, 2019

Garda Compensation Claim – Soft Tissue Hand Injury Reduced to €5,000

Case Overview   This case concerned an application by Garda Kampff for compensation following a soft tissue injury to his hand. Counsel for the applicant relied on the Book of Quantum, arguing that damages should be assessed at approximately €21,700, in line with the guideline for minor hand injuries. However, the High Court rejected this […]

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September 27, 2018

The Personal Injuries Commission Report: Impact on Whiplash Claims and Insurance Premiums in Ireland

Background In July 2018, the Personal Injuries Commission (PIC) published its second and final report. The Commission, established in January 2017, was tasked with investigating the rising cost of insurance and the scale of personal injury claims in Ireland. The report made clear a stark reality: general damages for soft tissue injuries, including whiplash, in […]

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November 1, 2017

Exaggerated Personal Injury Claim Dismissed – Platt v OBH Luxury Accommodation Ltd & Anor [2017] IECA 221

The Court of Appeal judgment in Platt v OBH Luxury Accommodation Limited & Anor [2017 IECA 221] provides a striking example of how exaggerated personal injury claims can collapse under scrutiny with expert use of Section 26 Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004. The plaintiff, Mr Jason Platt, travelled to Kinsale for a Valentine’s weekend […]

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November 1, 2017

Darragh, Kevin and Ivan Hunter, Aaron Keely and ors v Feeney, Gareth and Ryan’s Investments (N.I.) Ltd, trading as Hertz Rent a Car.

The article illustrates the difficulties arising from pursuing an order under Section 26 of Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004.…

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July 18, 2016

Judge finds in favour of defendant in road traffic collision case due to plaintiff’s own negligence.

Mr. Justice Barr delivered his judgement on the 31st day of May 2017 in the matter of Duffy v Lyons.…

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July 6, 2016

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017

The Irish government has agreed upon the outline of the insurance amendment bill 2017. Minister for Finance, Mr Paschal Donohoe…

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