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Medical Negligence Resulting in Cerebral Palsy

New Personal Injuries Guidelines Set for Introduction on April 24 2021

Personal Injury / May 15, 2021 May 20, 2022

In response to growing concerns about the rising costs of insurance premiums in Ireland, the government unveiled its Action Plan for Insurance Reform late last year. As part of this initiative, new Personal Injuries Guidelines came into force on April 24 2021. The Guidelines aim to reduce overall awards for claims by setting out parameters for the …

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Failure to Wear a Seatbelt: How Contributory Negligence Affects Claims

Personal Injury / May 13, 2021 January 29, 2023

Of the drivers killed in road accidents in 2019, one-fifth were not wearing seatbelts. Because failure to wear a seatbelt is such a risk factor for death and injury on roads, the law does its best to encourage drivers and passengers to use them at all times. If a member of An Garda Síochána catches …

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Compensation for Mother & Baby Home Survivors

Personal Injury / February 1, 2021 May 20, 2022

According to coverage from the Waterford News & Star, Waterford was mentioned in the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes more than 120 times. The report detailed abuses and neglect in several types of institutions, including mother and baby homes, county homes, industrial schools, and Magdalene laundries. The publication of the report on …

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Repetitive strain injuries are a diverse group of conditions that cause bodily pain, usually in upper limbs. These injuries usually come about due to repeated movement over a long period of time, rather than a single incident. When people think of workplace injuries, they often picture physical labourers. However, repetitive strain injuries can result from a wide range of workplace activities. If you’ve developed a repetitive strain injury due to unsuitable workplace conditions, you should contact us for a consultation. Symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injuries There are many different kinds of repetitive strain injuries. The following are just some of the symptoms that might indicate that you have developed one; Pain or tenderness in muscles or joints Stiffness Numbness Tingling Swelling or inflammation Cramp Throbbing sensations It’s important to remember that the defining characteristic of a repetitive strain injury is its source, not its symptoms. As long as your condition results from the repetition of a particular movement over a period of time, it can be considered a repetitive strain injury. Common Causes of Repetitive Strain Injuries Repetitive strain injuries can arise from a variety of sources. In the context of the workplace, repetitive strain injuries are commonly caused by one or more of the following; Physical work for long stretches without rest Repetitive hand movements Use of vibrating equipment for extended periods It is your employer’s duty to manage these risk factors if they are a feature of your workplace. If, for example, your job involves lifting and carrying items from an assembly line, your employer is responsible for ensuring that you get frequent breaks. When to Pursue a Claim for a Repetitive Strain Injury If your repetitive strain injury arose because of activities in the workplace, you may be entitled to take a case against your employer. Causation A common problem in repetitive strain injury cases is that of causation. This is the legal concept that courts use to assign liability; unless a defendant’s actions or omissions were the cause of a plaintiff’s injuries, the defendant cannot be made to pay for them. Causation is not as much of an issue in most workplace injury disputes, as the cause of the problem is usually obvious. If you were to slip on a patch of wet floor in the office and damage ligaments in your knee, for example, your employer could not reasonably argue that you picked up your injury somewhere else. However, the cause of a repetitive strain injury is more difficult to diagnose. You must prove that your injury was a direct result of workplace activities to succeed with a case. An independent medical assessment will be necessary to identify the reason(s) for your condition. It might be the case that your activities at work caused a certain percentage of your injury, with unrelated factors causing the remainder. In this situation, your employer will have to compensate you to the extent that they were at fault. Securing Your Entitlements After a Repetitive Strain Injury Repetitive strain injuries can have long-lasting repercussions for your health and leave you with ongoing medical expenses and other costs. If your employer’s failure to provide suitable working conditions has left you with a health problem, contact us today to discuss your best course of action. We are based in the South East of Ireland.

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)

Personal Injury / September 9, 2020 May 20, 2022

Repetitive strain injuries are a diverse group of conditions that cause bodily pain, usually in upper limbs. These injuries usually come about due to repeated movement over a long period of time, rather than a single incident. When people think of workplace injuries, they often picture physical labourers. However, repetitive strain injuries can result from a …

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Nervous Shock

Personal Injury / February 7, 2020 May 20, 2022

There was a famous case some years ago (Kelly -v- Hennessy 1995) in which the Plaintiff’s husband and two daughters suffered severe injuries in a car accident. The Plaintiff (wife/mother) was informed by telephone of the incident and immediately went straight to the hospital where she saw members of her injured family in a very …

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Have you had a fall in a public place and suffered an injury?

Personal Injury / August 6, 2019 May 20, 2022

This is probably one of the most prevalent enquiries we get where people have accidents, be it on the footpath or on the roadway, which are public places. The Local Authority is normally the party that a claim such as this is taken against. The law on this matter is very old but is still …

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Statute of limitations - Personal Injury Case

Statute of limitations and how long do I have to take a Personal Injury Claim/Case?

Personal Injury / July 2, 2019 May 20, 2022

Prior to 2004, the Statute allowed a period of 3 years within which to take a Personal Injury Claim, however, the Courts Act of 2004 reduced that to 2 years in respect of personal injuries based on negligence, nuisance or breach of duty. In the case of medical /dental negligence, generally speaking the period is 2 years …

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