It is predicted that hundreds of former members of the Irish Naval Service are going to sue the State for substantial damages as a result of being exposed to toxic asbestos. Asbestos had previously been detected in engine exhausts and manifold lagging on the naval ships LE Aoife, LE Emer, LE Aisling, LE Orla and […]
Archives for November 2014
Thursday now the most Dangerous Day for Workplace Accidents
Figures released by the Injuries Board have shown that Thursday is the most likely day of the week for workplace accidents. The injuries Board confirmed that they awarded in excess of €24million compensation for 826 claims for workplace accidents in 2013. This was compared to €22milion for the previous year. The average award for a […]
More Hip Implant Cases Settled by Stryker
Another major manufacturer of hip replacement devices Stryker has confirmed that it has reached a settlement in thousands of lawsuits involving now re-called all metal hip devices. The agreement will cost the company about $1billion and represents one of the highest ever amounts paid by an implant manufacturer to resolve claims by Patients who allege […]
Injured Passenger Carried by Drunken Driver Awarded €365,000 in Damages
Michael Tevlin a 35 year old Plasterer who suffered very serious injuries in a road traffic accident on the 27th of December 2010 has been awarded damages in excess of €364,000 by the Irish High Court. Mr Tevlin sustained fractures of his pelvis, sternum and ribs and a severe head injury in the accident. He […]
