More than two-thirds of injury claims under employers’ and public liability policies were settled through litigation
Central Bank finding comes despite law reforms designed to reduce need for legal action in such cases
Injuries Resolution Board
Girl secures €86,000 settlement over injuries sustained after running into bus shelter
Victoria Wisniewska (14) alleged structure outside Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin had no lighting and she did not see it in her path
Why is my insurance premium rising if personal injury claims are falling?
‘The only thing increasing faster than public liability premiums has been insurer profits,’ says chief executive of Alliance for Insurance Reform
Chef who said he had slipped on flour in Lamb Doyles kitchen withdraws injury claim
Court heard claimant’s account had changed and expert would say flour would have made floor less rather than more slippery
Cyclists and e-scooter users 11 times more likely to be seriously injured on roads
New report uses data from personal injury claims and medical records of more than 300 people awarded compensation in 2023
Motor insurers’ profitability falls to lowest level since 2017 as damage claims rise
Motor insurance sector would have made a loss in 2023 had reserves not been released
Senior public sector figures should have ‘confidence and courage’ to take risks, conference told
Association of Chief Executives of State Agencies (Acesa) hears greater collaboration between organisations will be needed
Motor insurance premiums unchanged in first half of 2023 even as damage costs soared
Central Bank report suggests cases are settled faster through Injuries Resolution Board than litigation route
Laser hair removal and waxing among leading causes of injuries in hair and beauty sector
Claims over eyelash extensions and chemical peel treatments on the rise, according to Injuries Resolution Board
One in three believe Ireland’s personal injuries claim process is unfair, says poll
Injuries Resolution Board made €170m awards in 2023, down more than €100m since 2019
Insurance reform: bringing stability and lower costs to contentious claims process
Injuries Resolution Board boss expects Supreme Court clearance of guidelines for personal injury awards to reduce incentive to litigate
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Six Nations 2025
Get the latest news, analysis and match reports from the M6N and W6N championships
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices