Category Archives: Accidents

Many people are aware of the law with regard to road traffic accidents between motorized vehicles, but when an accident involves a cyclist, this may be more complicated. If you are a cyclist, and you have been involved in an accident, you should be aware of the legal processes that you should follow in order to claim compensation for injuries or defend yourself against claims made against you. Here at Irwin, Kilcullen & Co Solicitors, we focus on cases involving personal injury. Talk to us to find out whether you may be able to claim compensation, and we will advise…

Irish law dictates that all employees have the right to work in a safe environment, in which all reasonable measure have been taken by their employers to prevent injuries or harm in the workplace. This includes all forms of threat, or assault by other employees or members of the public. However, many people are injured during the course of their work, and this can often result in legal proceedings against the employer. Of course, for individuals who work in high risk environments, such as on construction sites, or those who work in the public sector, such as nurses and firefighters,…

Imagine you are walking in public place such as a footpath, a car park or a shopping centre and you suddenly slip and fall. You have been blissfully minding your own business and doing your thing and, all of a sudden, you are in a heap on the ground and you are so embarrassed that you only want to get away and hide your clumsiness. True you might have hurt your knee, fractured your wrist or broken your tooth but you will put up with the pain just to get out of this awkward and embarrassing situation. You don’t want…

For many of us, holidays are the highlights of our year, and they usually go without a hitch. However, there are situations in which people are injured in accidents or incidents while on holiday, and many people do not realise that they may be able to claim compensation for this just as they could do for an accident that occurred in their own local area. Here at Irwin, Kilcullen & Co Solicitors, we specialize in personal injury litigation, and we will be happy to talk to you about your experiences and find out whether you may be able to make…