The hairdressing sector in Ireland which employs nearly 20,000 people will face a huge overhaul of its safety standards if a new EU proposal is signed into law. The European Framework agreement on the protection of occupational health and safety in the hairdressing sector was signed in Brussels on 26th April 2012 by the EC […]
Archives for April 2014
Road Accident Victim Awarded €170,000 by High Court
Yvon McCarthy a 28 year old mother of 2 young children who sustained significant injuries in a road accident in December 2008 in Ashbourne Co Meath has been awarded €170,000 in damages by the High Court. Ms McCarthy suffered injuries to her head, knee, eye, neck and lower back in the accident. She also missed […]
New Garda Compensation Scheme to Speed Up Compensation Awards
The new Garda Siochana Compensation Bill 2012 has proposed a significant alteration to the existing Garda Compensation Scheme. The new Bill which has not yet been published, seeks to reform the existing Garda Compensation Regime which has existed since 1941. Approximately 170-200 claims are submitted each year by Gardai and over 200 awards are made […]
EU Panel to investigate safety of Pelvic Mesh Devices
The European Union’s Scientific Committee on emerging health risks has been charged with investigating the safety of pelvic mesh products. In the United States these implantable devices are the subject of tens of thousands of product liability law suits. A number of these pelvic mesh products have been used in Ireland. The panel has been […]
Major Settlement Announced for Biomet Hip Implant Device Cases
A major settlement involving two metal hip implant devices made by Biomet Inc. has been announced costing the Manufacturers at least $56 million. Patients who were implanted with a Biomet M2A-38 or M2A-Magnum hip implants and later needed to have the devices revised “i.e. replaced or repaired” are to receive compensation. More than 1,200 people […]