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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 […]

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June 10, 2025

Why Clients Call Us the Best Solicitors in Belfast and Dublin – Lacey Solicitors

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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car accident, country road
June 2, 2025

Case Study: Successful Road Traffic Accident Claim – Jamie’s £65,000 Settlement

Client: Jamie F.Settlement: £65,000Location: Co Down, Northern IrelandCase Type: Road Traffic Accident Injury Claim with a Pre-Existing Condition Overview: Jamie’s Road Traffic Accident and Injury Claim Jamie, a hairdresser, was seriously injured in a road traffic accident while travelling as a front-seat passenger. Early one morning, Jamie and her partner were driving through the countryside […]

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Credit hire claims in ireland
May 30, 2025

Defending Credit Hire Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide for Insurers in Ireland

  Credit hire claims – where a claimant hires a replacement vehicle on credit after an accident – remain relatively uncommon in the Republic of Ireland, though the volume of these claims is undoubtedly growing. Insurers in Ireland must be educated and prepared. A structured, proactive defence can save costs and minimise exposure. Credit hire […]

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dog bite claims Northern Ireland
May 30, 2025

Dog Bite Claims in Northern Ireland – Get the Compensation You Deserve

Dog bite claims in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are undoubtedly on the rise.  If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Northern Ireland, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. At Lacey Solicitors, we are recognised as leading personal injury and insurance lawyers, and we […]

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May 30, 2025

NI Cycling Accidents Increase in Summer

As the weather improves, more cyclists take to the roads across Northern Ireland, especially in cities like Belfast. Unfortunately, the warmer months also bring a significant rise in cycling accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, it’s important to know your rights and how to pursue a personal […]

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