Time Limits in Medical Negligence
Monday, 17 August 2020
It is important to be aware that there are certain time limits in medical negligence within which a claim can be made. The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to the claim. Once the specified time has passed an
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Personal Insolvency Arrangements – How they Work
Friday, 14 August 2020
Where Do You Go With Your Debts? We are often asked about personal insolvency arrangements. This blog is accompanied by a video and a podcast that will hopefully help you to understand the issues involved.
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A Guide to Insolvency
Saturday, 08 August 2020
John Lynch from Lynch Solicitors is one of the few solicitors in Ireland working as a Personal Insolvency Practitioner. Here, he has created a guide to insolvency to assist people with debt related issues. The guide also has links throughout that will enable you to find out more about issues such as Debts Settlement Arrangements,
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What Happens If I Fall In A Pothole?
Monday, 18 May 2020
If you have an accident with a pothole or other danger on a road or footpath, it raises the legal question on whether or not a local authority or roads authority has to pay compensation for damage done. These involve discussion on the legal areas of negligence and nuisance. Video: Public Authorities, Accidents & Pot
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Mental Illness & Claims
Friday, 08 May 2020
What can you do if you have suffered a psychological injury as a result of a trauma? John Lynch discusses the issue in this blog and accompanying podcast and video. People quite often suffer psychological injury after a trauma, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Can you be compensated? This gives rise to legal questions,
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Are Irish Children Affected By Scoliosis Spinal Rod Recall?
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
On the 13th of February last, US manufacturer NuVasive issued a Product Recall of the Magec System Model X rod and as a result, an audit is underway to identify Irish children with severe scoliosis who were fitted with a particular type of titanium spinal support rod, which may now need to be removed.
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Road Traffic Accidents – Dos and Donts in snow and icy condition
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Having had cause this morning to drive in the snow I have noticed another major hazard aside from the weather – the way our fellow road users react to the dangers the weather throws at us. There are two extremes and both equally as lethal as the other. The first, is the reckless driver who
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Defamation Online – Be Careful What You Say!
Thursday, 06 February 2020
In the midst of this Election campaign, we have already seen how tempers can easily get frayed and while the advent of social media has made it easier for people to express their views, engage in debate and voice their opinions, with that freedom comes an even greater responsibility with how we use it.
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Legal Highlights from 2019
Friday, 10 January 2020
As we get to grips with a new year and indeed a new decade! It’s worthwhile looking back at some of the legal highlights during the last 12 months. Some of these changes may have a long lasting and profound impact on Irish legal landscape. Cervical Check While this was
Taking a Personal Injury Case – Stumbling Blocks
Friday, 18 October 2019
The scope for taking a Personal Injury case can be quite wide when you consider that it can include an accident at work, an accident in a public place or a road traffic accident. As well as that, the injuries can vary from a sprained ankle to serious head injuries and even can be fatal.
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