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Claiming for Defamation of Character on Social Media In recent times there have been successful defamation claims brought in Ireland regarding defamatory statements made on Facebook and Twitter: Hospital Worker awarded €65,000 after being Defamed on Facebook >Man order to pay €75,000 for Defamatory Facebook Comment > Defamatory ...

Choosing the Right Technique: What to Know Before Your Breast Augmentation So you’ve made the decision to have breast augmentation surgery but with all the time spent day-dreaming about how perfect the results will be, have you actually fully researched possible surgery techniques and the type of results to expect post-op ...

If you were referred abroad for treatment by an agent representing the foreign dentist in Ireland, a dental negligence claim must be made within two years. The dental negligence claim must be made from the date when you received the negligent treatment. In certain circumstances, you may be able to bring your claim after the two years has expi...

US Court decision – Trigger Personal Injury Claims in Ireland Thousands of personal injuries claims could be made against American companies in the Irish courts because of a landmark US Supreme Court decision, the Irish Independent reports. The ruling in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. vs Superior Court of Cali...

What does the Liability for Defective Products Act (1991) actually cover? Under the Liability for Defective Products Act (1991) a producer shall be held strictly liable for damages in tort to either property or an individual which is caused wholly or partly by a defect in their product. Under the Act an injured party has 3 years within whic...

Dental Negligence – Dental Malpractice Dental negligence or dental malpractice refers to an injury caused by a dentist that could have been avoided if the dental practitioner had not failed in their duty to provide proper care. Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, Medical Practitioners Act 2007 dentists are legally recognised as medi...

What happens when a claim is lodged with The Injuries Resolution Board? The Injuries Resolution Board, formally known as PIAB, was set up in 2004 on foot of the PIAB Act 2003 and is a statutory body which provides independent assessment of personal injury compensation for victims of workplace, motor and public liability accidents. If you h...

Have you been in a Road Traffic Accident as a Cyclist? You may cycle to work, school or college every day. Or you might just like nothing better than a leisurely cycle through the countryside. However often you get on your bike, accidents can happen and it’s best to be prepared. We’re sorry to report that the RSA say tha...

Thinking about having Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery? Here are questions you may wish to ask your surgeon during your initial consultation: If this is something you’ve always wanted to have done; make sure you thoroughly research all your options. Once you’ve finished your research, the next step is to book a consultation with the surg...