The client, a Lithuanian national, was stopped at traffic lights in Lucan in April when his car was rear ended. His son, aged 8, and his daughter, aged 6, were in the car with him. He suffered from back and neck pain and a claim was made through the Injuries Board. He told me that […]

The client, a female Lithuanian citizen, was cycling home from work in the dark on a cold, wet, February evening when a silver car turned left in front of her. The car did not stop. The Gardaí were called and the client was taken by ambulance to the Mater Hospital where she was diagnosed with […]

The client, a male Lithuanian national aged 35, was employed in a warehouse to load goods. He had worked in the loading area since 2007. On Friday the 14th of March 2014 he was working on his own moving goods when he hurt his back. He continued working and went on holidays to Lithuania on […]

The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has drawn a lot of attention to discrimination in the workplace both in Ireland and in the wider European community. While many have suggested it could open the door to blanket discrimination, the ECJ has defended its position. This is in circumstances where the ban […]

Many people are aware of the recent changes to Landlord Tenant law and the Residential Tenancies Board. These changes have been introduced to protect the Tenant with fairer rent standards and limits on increases, as well as protecting both the Landlord and the Tenant with regard to fair notice should either party wish to end […]

The Irish Constitution is the primary source of law in Ireland and protects both the right of freedom of expression and the right to a good name. These two rights must be balanced in a democratic state so that the press can report freely but people cannot be unjustly insulted or have their reputations damaged […]

In an effort to target the recent large increase in insurance premiums in Ireland the Government has taken steps to introduce a commission to review personal injury claims resulting in less serious injuries and soft tissue damage. Irish insurance premiums have increased by up to 70 per cent in the last three years and have […]

Everyone knows the importance of having an insured vehicle, whether you have been involved in an accident yourself or know someone who has been. Insuring vehicles protects both the innocent and responsible parties in a collision. Insurance is an important part of road safety and can have some severe consequences for those found driving without. […]

We would like to thank all our clients for selecting Griffin Solicitors to be their legal representatives for 2016 and we look forward to continuing to provide these services into the New Year. We are open on the 23rd of December and will be closed then until the 3rd of January. We wish you all […]

Personal Injuries Board and The ‘Book of Quantum’: Back and Limb Injuries Most people are familiar with the concept of the Personal Injuries Board and recovering compensation for injuries caused by the fault or negligence of another party. The ‘Book of Quantum’ has recently been published by the Board in an effort to give clarity […]