Driver Sentenced following Fatal Accident
James Moyles 37 Mount Assumpta, Ballina, Co. Mayo was killed when he was struck by a car while crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing on Lord Edward Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo on 20th February, 2024. In a heroic act Mr. Moyles pushed his young niece out of the way of the vehicle saving her […]
Fatal Accidents on the Road
Irish Road Safety Week takes place from Monday, 6th October 2025 to Sunday 12th October, 2025. This is a national drive to promote road safety and save lives. The most recent statistics from An Garda Siochana (to 7th October, 2025) confirm that during 2025 to date there have been 129 fatalities on the roads in […]
All you need to know if you have an accident on holiday
Accidents on holidays are, unfortunately, quite common. Some of the most frequent types of incidents include: Slips, trips, and falls Accidents during recreational activities (e.g. swimming, skiing, day tours) Food poisoning Road traffic accidents If you have been injured in an accident on holiday abroad, you may be entitled to claim compensation, provided the accident […]
Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP Sweeps Multiple Awards at the Irish Law Awards 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP was honoured with three prestigious awards at the LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025 held on Friday, June 6th at the Gala awards Ceremony in Dublin attended by 500 colleagues. Civil Litigation Law Firm of the Year – Overall Winner Personal Injury Law Firm/Medical Negligence Law Firm […]
Updates in Personal Injury Reform
€1.4 million interim settlement ruled by High Court
Our Caroline McLaughlin represented Amira O’Toole in a High Court Action arising from catastrophic injuries sustained by her following a Road Traffic Accident on 6 November, 2018. Judge Coffey approved an interim Settlement of €1.4 million. The case will come before the courts in 2 years for further review. Media Links Breaking News & Photo: […]
Fatal accidents on the road
Recent statistics from the European Commission confirm that Ireland has had the most significant increase in road deaths in the period from 2019 to 2023. During this period there has been a 31% increase in road deaths in Ireland. The most recent statistics from An Garda Siochana confirm that during 2024 to date there have […]
High Court Approves Settlement in Fatal Road Traffic Accident
Our Caroline McLaughlin, Partner in our Personal Injury Department acted on behalf of the family of Stephen Alexander in a fatal injury action. Mr. Alexander died following a road traffic accident on the N25 Bergerin, New Ross, Co. Wexford on 4 December, 2017. Mr. Alexander was travelling in a vehicle with his brother Douglas Alexander, […]
Sligo Family Call For Safety On Irish Roads Following Verdict Of Accidental Death At Inquest
Our Ms. Caroline McLaughlin represented the family of the late Daniel Dolphin (27) of Derroon, Ballymote, Co. Sligo at an Inquest into his death at Ballaghderreen Courthouse, Co Roscommon on 8th May, 2024. Mr. Dolphin was a passenger in a vehicle which was caused to crash into a tree on the R293 at Edmondstown, Co. […]
Fatal Accidents on the Road
The most recent statistics from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) (for the period from 1 January- 31 March, 2024) confirm that during 2024 to date, there were 58 fatalities on the road in Ireland. This represents 16 more deaths from 2023 figures for the same period and the highest number of deaths for the same […]