Mayo inquest returns verdict of accidental death

A jury at the inquest into the death of an 18-year-old woman, who died in a traffic collision in 2015, has returned a verdict of accidental death. Melissa Patterson was killed when she was hit by a car while walking on the N60 near Breaffy outside Castlebar. An...

‘Dreadful tragedy’ of Melissa’s death recalled at inquest

AN inquest in Castlebar today returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of Melissa Patterson (18), Hollow Grove, Castlebar. The teenager died after being struck by a car while walking on the hard shoulder of the N60 at Carrownurlaur, Breaffy, Castlebar, on...

The Injuries Board (PIAB)

The function of the Injuries Board is to assess a personal injury action before litigation is commenced. All personal injury actions with the exception of Medical Negligence Claims must be submitted to the Injuries Board in the first instance. Limitation Period Under...

Gsoc Challenges Costs Ruling in Crash Case

Legal Costs of Defendants in Failed Prosecutions THE Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has filed a High Court action against having to pay the €8,610 legal costs of a couple who had charges of supplying it with false information thrown out of court. Although...