Sports versus Assault The line where an injury resulting from a sport can actually classify as an assault or a negligent action can be vague. These of course must be in breach of the rules but must also be outside of what is deemed reasonable outside of the rules. This is because when you decide […]

Using the Personal Injuries Board guide to assess how much your claim may be worth. 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 […]

Motor Accidents and Cyclists If you are involved in a motor collision and were not at fault, you may be able to claim compensation for damage caused to your car, bicycle or accessories, injuries and time away from work. If you believe you may have a claim email [email protected] or phone (01) 4907651. What to do after an accident. […]

A large topic of discussion in recent months is that of Brexit – but what is Brexit? On the 23rd of June 2016 Great Britain held a non-binding referendum to establish whether or not the population wanted to leave the EU or accept the recently renegotiated agreement between them and the EU. The decision to […]

Registration of Wills Most people know the importance of wills in relation to splitting property between children following the death of a parent. However, just because you do not have property does not mean you should not have a will. Once you are a parent having a will cannot be underestimated. The need for you to arrange a legal […]

Rent Increases The new legislation for landlords and tenants has recently been reformed. Reforms include changes to rent review, notice periods, termination as well as instituting a more collective body to oversee the problems. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) now provides mediation services to both the private renting sector and approved housing bodies, which provide […]

Griffin Article 25 – Package Holiday and Travel Trade Act 1995 Package Holidays are a well-known feature of modern travel. They are pre-arranged and consist of at least travel and accommodation or tourist activity organised as part of the trip and the cost. The holiday must be at least 24 hours or include an overnight […]

Digital Assets In the age of technology it should be considered when or where your information online will go after you die. This has been of growing concern to some of the legal profession, who have recently considered including this sort of information in a Will so you can be assured that your information will […]

Juvenile Accidents As parents, there is a lot of responsibility for the care and protection of your child, both physically, psychologically and legally. When a child is involved in an accident be it a car accident, fall, consumption of a poisonous substance or choking, it is the responsibility of the parent to bring a claim on […]

Child and Guardianship Act 2016 The new Act commenced on January 18th 2016 overhauls the systems and how it views children. The system now considers the views of children and grants more rights to single parents, especially fathers, and to same-sex couples.  It also outlines a new class of people who can apply for guardianship. […]