Awards for Whiplash Injuries in Ireland 4.4 Times Higher Than England and Wales-New Report

It is often claimed that the level of awards in personal injuries claims in Ireland is laughable and out of step with the rest of the developed world. A ‘compo culture’ is a phrase that is regularly thrown around but is there any truth in this? A new report form the Personal Injuries Assessment Board … Read more

Personal Injury Awards Reduced by Court of Appeal-How Are General Damages to Be Quantified?

How do you value an injury you have suffered? Can a person who has lost a limb such as an arm or leg or been rendered quadriplegic be truly put in the position they enjoyed before the accident by an award of damages? Nevertheless, This is the task of the Courts in personal injury cases … Read more

The High Court Affidavit of Verification In Personal Injury and Defamation Actions

An affidavit of verification is required in the High Court to verify assertions or facts alleged in personal injury actions and defamation proceedings. It is to verify a pleading or replies to a request for further information and is required pursuant to section 14 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act, 2004 in personal injury … Read more