Cycling is a great way to keep fit and a greener way to travel, but it carries the risk of being involved in a road traffic accident, as does driving a vehicle and even being a pedestrian. Did you know that cyclists who are involved in road traffic accidents are often entitled to compensation for [...]
Would you know exactly what to do if you were involved in a car accident? Any road traffic accident, even if it is minor, can be very stressful for those involved, and knowing what you should do if this happens to you will help to make the process less stressful and ensure that you do [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When you sustain an injury at work or in a public place, or are injured in an accident that isn’t your fault, it is likely that you will be able to claim compensation through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). This is the way in which all personal injury claims in Ireland are independently assessed, [...]
Having an accident in a public place may give rise to a compensation claim. If you are injured in an accident on public property that has not been maintained properly or is in a dangerous condition, it may be deemed that this is not your fault and that you are entitled to be compensated for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 […]