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Personal Injuries Assessment Board
Concern expressed over continued reliance on court system for many personal injury cases
Insurance is the biggest issue for businesses seen as high risk due to ‘excessive’ litigation
Insurer expects to pay outstanding Covid-19 pub business interruption claims this year following High Court ruling on outstanding issues
Aviva Insurance Ireland’s operating profit fell to €32m from €44m for the previous year
The Judicial Council Act provides for departure from guidelines if judge feels an award is “simply wrong”, State says
Appeal over constitutionality of guidelines has major implications for future handling of personal injury awards
Judge held Anne Marie Corrigan compromised action against Aramark Ireland by agreeing to settle claim
Changes around duty of care rules should encourage more players into the business liability insurance sector and hopefully bring down premium costs
Claimants at risk of more legal costs if they go to court after rejecting Personal Injuries Assessment Board’s offer
Paul Brannigan says he was knocked unconscious while a passenger on a motorbike but could not recall identity of driver
Three Court of Appeal judges are drafted in to hear appeal over controversial guidelines slashing damages
Court rules medical records in months following accident are ‘not only relevant but invariably crucial’ to claim
Judge forced to abandon case mid-action to work on family law list
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