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credit hire claims after car accidents belfast
July 4, 2025

Trends in Motor Claims in Ireland 2024/2025: What the Latest NCID Data Means for Insurers.

The Central Bank of Ireland’s National Claims Information Database (NCID) mid-year 2024 report provides a comprehensive overview of trends in motor insurance claims across Ireland. For insurers and legal professionals, particularly those involved in insurance defence litigation, the findings offer timely insights into emerging risks, cost drivers, and the ever trending impact of the Personal Injuries Guidelines. At Lacey Solicitors, with […]

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data breach claims in Ireland
July 2, 2025

How Irish Courts Are Handling Data Breach and GDPR Claims

Lacey Solicitors, are known and respected as Insurance Defence litigators and represent a number of insurers across the entire island of Ireland.  Our office is at front of one of the fastest-growing areas of litigation namely Data Breach Claims in Ireland.  Particularly, those involving non-material damages—claims for emotional harm like distress or anxiety, rather than […]

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MOT
July 2, 2025

Lloyd v RSA [2015]: Roadworthiness and the Reasonableness of Hire Duration

In this recent decision of the High Court in Northern Ireland, Lloyd v RSA Insurance, McLaughlin J considered a claim arising from a damage-only road traffic collision.  His commentary provides sound guidance on issues such as vehicle roadworthiness, mitigation of loss, and reasonableness. Whilst liability for the collision was not in dispute, the judgment is […]

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bolam test
June 30, 2025

The Bolam Test Revisited: The Legal Standard for Medical Negligence Claims

When it comes to medical negligence claims, one of the most important legal principles is the Bolam test. This test determines whether a healthcare professional has breached their duty of care by failing to meet the standard expected of a competent practitioner. What Is the Bolam Test? The Bolam test originates from the landmark case […]

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automatism and personal injury claims
June 30, 2025

Automatism in Motor Claims: Navigating the Defence in Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland

When a driver suddenly loses control behind the wheel—spasms take over, reflexes override intention, or full unconsciousness sets in—courts may entertain the rare defence of “automatism.” At Lacey Solicitors, acting for motor insurers across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, we advise on the merits of the Defence of Automatism in Motor Claims time […]

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whiplash claim in Northern Ireland
June 29, 2025

Do I Need to Go to Hospital to Make a Whiplash Claim in Northern Ireland?

If you’ve suffered whiplash in a road traffic accident, one of the first questions you might have is: “Do I need to go to hospital to make a whiplash claim in Northern Ireland?” The short answer is no – attending hospital is not a legal requirement to bring a personal injury claim. Indeed, it is […]

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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

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 systems are staffed by highly trained doctors, nurses, and specialists who work under intense pressure […]

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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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