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Personal Injury Claims and The Injuries Board
[soundcloud id=221866317] What is the Injuries Board? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by statute to assess personal injuries claims– be it a road traffic accident, a workplace accident or slips and falls or any other kind of injury before any legal...
Pre- Nuptial Agreements
[soundcloud id=221681042] What is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement entered into by a couple intending to marry, the name itself shows that it is important that the agreement is entered into pre-marriage The agreement will set out how...
Wills and Succession Planning for Farmers
[soundcloud id=221681042] Why are wills so important? There is no time like the present to plan for the future and make your will. A will is one of the most important documents that you will have to make decisions on in your life. The author of the will decides what...
Why You Need A Solicitor in Medical Negligence
Do things regularly go wrong in Hospitals? Unfortunately things do go wrong. A Prime Time Documentary programme aired last month reported a major spike in the number of adverse events reported in the maternity units of two hospital groups last year. The number of...
Litigation News – Accidents at Work cases
[soundcloud id=221676081] The Monthly Wrap up in the following areas of litigation: Employers Liability Occupiers Liability Accidents and Injuries in the workplace Compensation Recent Case Law in the Area of Litigation 1. Thompson -v- Dublin Bus & Anor- this case...
Accidents in the Workplace
Accidents in the workplace are still a relatively common occurrence despite improvements amongst employers in adhering to the Irish and European Health & Safety regulations. How many accidents at work are caused by employers? It is exceptionally difficult to quote...
Accidents in a Public Place
[soundcloud id=214671413] What do you do if you trip/slip or fall in a public place? Remember the Location! It is extremely important in accidents on footpaths, roads or other locations that you are in a position to identify precisely where the accident occurred. You...
Fatal Injuries – Assisting The Bereaved
In what situations might a fatal injuries case arise? The most common situations are: Medical Negligence Accidents in the Workplace Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id=213647307] Who may bring such a case? A fatal Injury action is usually brought by a...
The Legal Right Share and Section 117 Applications
[soundcloud id=213488855] Legal Right Share, S.117 applications, Promissory Estoppel– Tipp FM 16.06.15 What is a Section 117 Application? s.117 permits children to make an application to the court for redress if they feel their deceased parent has not made proper...