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 […]
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 […]
5 Key amendments in the The Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022
The Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation published The Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022 on 2nd August 2022.The aim of the Bill is to further reform how personal injuries claims are dealt with in Ireland. Caroline McLaughlin, Partner in Callan Tansey Personal Injuries Litigation Department outlines 5 key amendments in […]
Benefits of Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma informed practice elevates client care skills and helps solicitors connect with their clients, creating better legal outcomes and more robust advocacy. Our Caroline McLaughlin, Partner in our Personal Injuries Litigation Department, participated in the recent Law Society of Ireland Summit on The Trauma Informed Practitioner. The aim of the Summit was to promote awareness […]
The Impact of the New Personal Injuries Guidelines
The new Personal Injuries Guidelines commenced on April 24 2021. Published by the Judicial Council, they set new guideline levels for personal injury compensation in Ireland. The objective was to bring greater consistency across personal injuries awards and to support greater use of the services provided by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). As we […]
State Needs To Do the Right Thing, pleads husband
In a case heard in the High Court yesterday, Fergal Murphy pleaded with the State to “do the right thing” for his 44 year old wife Amanda who is seriously ill. Represented by our David O’ Malley, Mr. Murphy is looking to have his wife Amanda’s case of assessment of damages against the HSE and […]
Callan Tansey Ballina celebrates five years since opening
It has been five years since Callan Tansey Ballina opened its doors. This milestone was marked by the staff this week at a coffee morning at the office. Callan Tansey Ballina provides a full range of legal services for people across North Mayo and West Sligo, a population of 75,000. The team have particular expertise […]
GSOC probe was one-sided, says judge
A judge yesterday described a GSOC investigation into a road traffic accident, involving an off-duty garda in 2013, as “one of the most one-sided I have ever seen”.
APOLOGY Neasa Ni Chianain
Sunday Independent suggested that Neasa Ni Chianain, the prominent documentary film maker, had acted improperly