A lady who lost an arm in a road traffic accident today settled her her compensation claim for €1.5 million outside the High Court in Dublin.

The Civil Liability Act 1961 enables the “dependants” of the victim who has died as a result of the “wrongful act of another” to claim damages.

Until the coming into force of The Control of Dogs Act 1986 (Section 21) the victim of an attack by a dog was required to prove a mischievous propensity in the dog.

As a general rule an accident compensation claim must be registered with The Injuries Board (and acknowledged) within two years of the accident date.

Yes, If you have undergone dental treatment abroad and have suffered personal injury through negligent dental treatment you may be entitled to a claim for dental negligence

An employer is required by law to provide safe working environments for their employees. There are health and safety regulations that must be adhered to, to reduce the occurrence of accidents at work.

Did you know that if you have been involved in an accident while you are on a package holiday you can pursue a claim for compensation under the Package Holidays

In general Medical Negligence is the failure of a Doctor, Consultant or any other medical personnel to meet certain standards of care relating to the medical profession.

When it comes to getting dental treatment we expect to be treated with care and expertise by dental professionals, so it can be very distressing if you have sufferred dental negligence.

Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic event. Not only does your car get damaged but you and the other people involved in the car accident suffer minor to severe personal injuries.

If you are in involved in accident, be it that a third party driver runs into and hits you or if you have the unfortunate mishap of crashing into another vehicle, then here are the necessary steps which should be taken immediately after the accident: