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Workplace accident claims Ireland
June 27, 2025

Common Sense at Work: High Court Rejects Injury Claim Over Everyday Task

Some workplace accidents are just that – accidents. Not every mishap at work is a legal wrong, and the High Court in Ireland has made that distinction very clear in a recent case involving a stable hand, a wheelbarrow, and a claim that didn’t make it out of the starting gate.   In Lawless v. […]

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medical negligence claims
June 25, 2025

Medical Negligence Claims. The Difference in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Legal Advice on Medical Negligence Claims from Lacey Solicitors – Dual-Qualified in Belfast and Dublin When you visit a hospital, GP, or healthcare clinic, you place your trust in medical professionals to provide safe, skilled, and compassionate care. Thankfully, that trust is well-placed in the vast majority of cases. Both our NHS and private healthcare […]

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Split Trials in Northern Ireland
June 24, 2025

One Trial to Rule Them All: Threshold for Split Trials in Personal Injury Litigation in NI

Overview In Owen McFerran v Sean O’Connor, The Chief Constable of the PSNI, and The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service ([2025] NICA 35), the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal delivered an interesting judgment on the use of split trials in personal injury litigation. The court upheld the High Court’s refusal to order a Split Trial, reinforcing the […]

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June 13, 2025

Injured in a Bus or Coach Crash? You Could Seek Compensation Through NI Courts

Bus crashes might be rarer than car accidents, but whether you miss a step boarding or disembarking a bus, or whether you participate in a full coach collision, you could be eligible for compensation for your personal injury. When you choose to travel by bus or coach in Northern Ireland, you place your trust in […]

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credit hire, duration, impecuniosity in Northern Ireland
June 12, 2025

Impecuniosity in Northern Ireland Credit Hire Claims: Legal Principles and Strategic Defence

At Lacey Solicitors, with offices in Belfast and Dublin, we act on behalf of insurers across the entire island of Ireland in defending credit hire claims. One of the most pivotal and frequently litigated issues in these cases is impecuniosity—a claimant’s inability to pay for vehicle hire upfront without making unreasonable sacrifices. This article explores […]

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June 10, 2025

Why Lacey Solicitors Is a Finalist Favourite at the 2025 Irish Law Awards — And Why Clients Call Us the Best Solicitors in Belfast and Dublin

Lacey Solicitors was proud to be among Ireland’s elite legal firms at the 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards, in Dublin. With more than 500 legal professionals in attendance and hosted by the charismatic Anton Savage, this black-tie event celebrated the highest standards of excellence in Irish law. We’re honoured to have been named finalists in […]

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credit hire, car crash
June 6, 2025

Accident Management Companies in Northern Ireland: Support After a Car Crash or an unnecessary Risk?

  At Lacey Solicitors in Belfast, we help clients navigate the often confusing world of motor insurance and car crash claims. In recent years, we’ve seen a sharp increase in clients seeking the services of accident management companies (AMCs). While these companies can provide much-needed assistance following a crash, there are also serious risks involved. […]

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June 5, 2025

Workplace Related Back Pain – Do You Have a Compensation Claim?

  Almost every person alive suffers from back pain at some point during their lifetime. Fortunately, that pain is usually temporary and sufferers can make a full recovery in days or weeks. On the other side of the spectrum are those who develop a chronic back pain condition or a musculoskeletal disorder. These employees typically […]

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litigation delay
June 4, 2025

Irish Supreme Court Refines the Test for Dismissal of Actions for Want of Prosecution

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Kirwan v Connors & Ors [2025] IESC 21 brings much-needed clarity to how Irish courts handle inordinate and inexcusable delay in litigation. This landmark decision is especially significant for insurers, defendant solicitors, and claims handlers combating stale or inactive claims. Background: A Decade of Delay   The underlying case […]

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Use of motor vehicles in Irish insurance law,
June 3, 2025

Use of a Motor Vehicle Under Irish Insurance Law: Revisiting Urban and Rural Recycling and Section 56 RTA 1961

  In a decision with significant implications for motor and employer’s liability insurers, the Supreme Court provided much-needed clarification on what constitutes the “use” of a motor vehicle under Irish law. The case—Urban and Rural Recycling Ltd & RSA Insurance Ireland DAC v Zurich Insurance plc [2024] IESC 43—examined the boundaries of Section 56 of […]

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