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May 1, 2025

New Solicitors’ Hourly Rate in Northern Ireland – Effective 1 June 2025

New Solicitors’ Hourly Rate in Northern Ireland – Effective 1 June 2025 New Solicitors’ Hourly Rate in Northern Ireland – Effective 1 June 2025 The Taxing Office of the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland has confirmed a significant increase to the guideline solicitors’ hourly rate used in the taxation of costs. This update […]

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May 1, 2025

Product Misuse in Product Liability Claims: Recent Case Law in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Product liability law in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland governs the legal responsibility of manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers for defective products that cause harm. This area of law is highly relevant for businesses, insurers, and consumers alike, especially when misuse of a product becomes a point of legal contention. As an insurance […]

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April 30, 2025

Slips, Trips, and Falls Cause Most Major Injuries at Work

Out of all the common types of workplace accidents resulting in major injuries in NI and the UK, slips, trips and falls make up the majority. Lacey Solicitors are often asked whether a person is eligible to make a claim for compensation after a tripping fall at work. While it may be true that not […]

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April 30, 2025

Accidents in the Workplace: Office Buildings

If you’ve suffered a personal injury while working in an office environment, you may be entitled to claim compensation—particularly if your employer’s negligence contributed to the accident. While offices aren’t usually considered high-risk workplaces, accidents still happen, and many of them could be prevented with the right safety measures in place. At Lacey Solicitors, we […]

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Cyclist injury claim Dublin
April 22, 2025

Case Study: How Lacey Solicitors secured €580,000.00 after a Cyclist’s Life-Changing Accident

Overview of the Accident In April 2019, Maria, a Brazilian national living in Dublin, was involved in a devastating road traffic accident while cycling. As she turned left, a lorry, which had been stationary at a red light, moved off as the light turned green. Maria, positioned at the front left corner of the lorry, […]

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April 22, 2025

Case Study: Construction Accident Claim Ireland – €737,500 Settlement for Galway Worker | Lacey Solicitors

Client: Gerard HSettlement: €737,500.00Location: Galway, Ireland Case Type: Construction Site Accident – Personal Injury Claim Overview: Catastrophic Fall from Scaffolding on a Construction Site Our client, an experienced construction worker, suffered life-changing injuries after a serious fall from scaffolding while working on a major building project in Galway. He was tasked with sealing windows and fitting […]

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Cyclist injury claim Dublin
March 30, 2025

New E-Scooter and E-Bike Regulations in Ireland: Safety, Rules, and Legal Updates for 2025

On 10th March 2025, The Irish Times reported on an incident where a jogger suffered a broken leg after an alleged collision with an e-bike on the footpath. This raises significant concerns for users of e-bikes and e-scooters in Ireland, particularly regarding liability under civil and criminal law. A key issue is whether the e-bike […]

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Lodgments
March 21, 2025

Lodgments don’t work in Northern Ireland and are ineffective. A tale of misuse and misunderstanding.

‘We’ve been advised by our panel of lawyers repeatedly that lodgments don’t work and are ineffective.’  That was reported to us by a leading UK insurer during a recent meeting where our office was providing a presentation and update on litigation in NI. It cannot be further from the truth. Understanding the intricacies of legal […]

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March 20, 2025

Psychological Injuries and Compensation claims in Northern Ireland

  If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, workplace incident, or due to someone else’s negligence, such as in a clinical negligence case, you may suffer from both physical and psychological harm. In these situations, you can claim separate compensation for each injury type. Psychological injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, […]

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March 20, 2025

Asbestosis, Lung Disease, and Industrial Disease Claims in Northern Ireland

Asbestos rocks are a group of fibrous minerals that were commonly used in construction materials until as recently as 1999 in Northern Ireland. Although the use of asbestos has since been banned, the harm it caused remains for some individuals.   What Does Asbestos Do to the Body?   Asbestos minerals are a group of […]

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