by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Sep 3, 2021 at 5:28PM | Published on Jul 27, 2017 | Articles, Blog
Mediation in Litigation – this article looks at whether mediation can work in litigation cases. The Courts system in Ireland is set up so that most cases settle. Simple road traffic accidents or personal injuries are not going to mediation in the system at...
by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Feb 13, 2024 at 2:22PM | Published on Jul 13, 2017 | Articles, Blog
Injuries Board Applications – Should I use a Solicitor to help with my injuries board claim? The Injuries Board is set up to value claims and make assessments. The Injuries Board is independent but the injured person is up against the other party which...
by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Oct 31, 2023 at 3:50PM | Published on Mar 14, 2017 | Articles, Blog
The role of a Coroner is to hold an inquiry into the cause of sudden, unexplained, violent or unnatural deaths – fatal accidents. This inquiry is called an inquest. The basic questions to be asked by the Coroner are “how, where and when” the deceased person...
by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Mar 19, 2021 at 10:02AM | Published on Sep 30, 2016 | Articles, Blog
According to the Injuries Board Book of Quantum, the most common type of neck injury is a whiplash injury. Whiplash is an over extension or a sprain often suffered in a road traffic accident or other violent movement. Essentially, a sudden acceleration or...
by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Feb 13, 2024 at 2:42PM | Published on Sep 20, 2016 | Articles, Blog
Here’s what I suggest you do if you have a car accident and have to bring a car damage claim: AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT Check and see if anyone has been injured. If someone is injured, call an ambulance or other emergency services. You should also call the...
by Thomas Dowling | Last updated Oct 31, 2023 at 3:45PM | Published on Sep 8, 2016 | Articles, Blog
The Book of Quantum is used by the Injuries Board to value personal injuries claims. It is a booklet prepared for the Injuries Board by independent consultants. The majority of the information behind it seems to have been supplied by insurance companies. The Book...
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