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
Irish Road Safety Week takes place from Monday, 7th October 2024 to Sunday 13th October, 2024. This is a national drive to promote road safety and save lives. The focus of the RSA Annual Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, is Distracted Driving and what can be done to address the […]
All you need to know if you have an accident while on holiday
Accidents while on holiday are unfortunately quite common. Some of the most common types of accidents that happen on holiday are slip/trip and falls, accidents while engaging recreational activities (e.g. swimming, skiing, day tours, etc,), incidents of food poisoning and road traffic accidents. If you have been involved in an accident while abroad on holiday […]
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 […]
What to do if you are in a car accident
Dealing with the unexpected scenario of any accident is difficult. Here our Caroline McLaughlin examines some key points to note following a road traffic accident
Personal Injuries Guidelines Explained
Since 6th March, 2021 the level of damages attributable to injuries arising from an incident are clearly defined in the Personal Injuries Guidelines. The maximum compensation that can be awarded under Irish Law for General Damages is capped at €550,000. General Damages is the term used to describe compensation by way of settlement or court […]