Hand Injuries And Compensation Claims
Many people know that an injury at work can be cause for a compensation claim, but did you know that hand injuries fall into their own, specific, category as they can have such a big impact on our lives? Our hands are crucial to many of the tasks we perform, and if the hands are injured or damaged, our ability to do our jobs, as well as many other activities, may be compromised. Here is our guide to common hand injuries that occur in the [...]
How Does A Divorce Impact On Finances?
If you are going through a divorce, you may be worried about how it will affect your financial situation in the future. Financial settlement is an important part of divorce proceedings, and reaching an agreement may be complicated. […]
How Does Divorce Affect Families?
Ireland has the lowest rate of divorce in the EU, and the third lowest in the world, and the marriage rate has increased since the 1995 referendum that removed the constitutional ban on divorce. Divorce is not common, and recent statistics showed that more than 88% of marriages were the first marriage for both the bride and the groom. Studies carried out in Ireland in recent years have demonstrated that one-parent families in Ireland are suffering a high level of deprivation, and one third of [...]
Personal Injury Claims: How To Make A Claim Against An Uninsured Driver Or Untraced Driver As A Cyclist
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, your first thoughts will be to attend to injuries and ensure that you and your family get the medical attention you need. However, you may then consider making a claim for compensation against the driver who caused the accident. If you are a cyclist, or if the driver you are claiming against is uninsured or cannot be traced, many people assume that this process will be much more difficult. When you are cycling on roads, [...]
New Options For First Time Home Buyers
Have you always wanted to own your own home but worry that your income is not enough to secure an affordable mortgage rate? Hundreds of people across the country find themselves in this position every year, and new schemes being introduced in Ireland may have the potential to change things for them and for you. From Thursday 1st February 2018, borrowers looking to buy their first home can borrow via a scheme called the Rebuilding Ireland Loan. This scheme is designed to offer mortgages with [...]
Buying A House Without A Deposit
It can seem almost impossible to get on the property ladder and own your own home for the first time, and it is true that the whole process is made much easier if you have been able to save up a substantial deposit. […]