€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...

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...

What to do if you are in a car accident

Dealing with the unexpected scenario of any accident is difficult. In the moment it can be hard to know what to do. Caroline McLaughlin is a Partner in our Personal Injuries Department. Here she outlines some key points to consider if you are involved in a car...

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...