Ian Mallon Solicitors settled a medical malpractice claim against the HSE. Mr Hugh O'Neill, Solicitor, prosecuted the case to a successful outcome in the High Court in Dublin in June this year. Mr David McGrath S.C was instructed. The case involved the incorrect fitting of a Plaster of Paris causing severe damage to the injured [...]
Ian Mallon Solicitors acted for a family who had their home damaged during an oil delivery. The oil delivery company negligently caused a spillage which impacted the property causing significant loss and damage throughout. Following the issue of High Court proceedings, the matter proceeded to mediation, where a substantial settlement was accepted by the Plaintiffs. The [...]
The law in Northern Ireland which has allowed people to be convicted of murder even if they did not inflict the fatal blow has been wrongly interpreted for more than 30 years, the Supreme Court has ruled. The joint enterprise law has been used to convict people in gang-related cases if defendants "could" have foreseen violent [...]
According to a recent Irish Times article by Carl O'Brien, middle-aged and younger men account for most cycling fatalities in recent years. The article states that increasing popularity of cycling is coming at a cost, with a rise in people killed and injured on Irish roads in recent years. While cyclists make up about 2 per [...]
Ian Mallon Solicitors recently settled a Mesothelioma case in Dublin High Court. We acted for a client who was exposed to asbestos during his work over a period of time in the 1970' and 1980's whilst working for various employers as a plumber. Despite being aware of the risk of exposure to asbestos the employers [...]
Some recent articles from the Injuries Board attempt to highlight what a success this body is. The Injuries Board claims "we were set up to reduce the cost of insurance" and that €1 Billion has apparently been saved using this system. However many premiums are on the rise. Where have the savings gone one might [...]
Ian Mallon Solicitors recently settled 2 High Court Personal Injury cases. Both clients suffered serious injuries in work. The first was as a result of a fall from a roof resulting in a fractured hip, requiring surgery. Liability was accepted and the case was progressed to a settlement meeting where damages were agreed in the sum [...]
On January 25th 2013, a client who suffered a shoulder injury in work settled his action against his former employers. The employers failed to provide a safe system of work resulting in a trench collapsing, injuring the client's shoulder. The case was listed for hearing, but settlement was negotiated before the case was heard. The settlement [...]
Following a recent settlement meeting, a client of Ian Mallon Solicitors settled his personal Injury case at Dublin High Court for €290,000.00 plus costs. The client had his accident in Northern Ireland but as the Defendant’s vehicle was registered in the Republic of Ireland, he was able to take his case via the Irish Courts, thereby [...]
Following a recent High Court consultation, two clients of Ian Mallon Solicitors settled their personal injury actions at Dublin High Court. The clients were in a collision with a motorcar causing multiple injuries. Settlement was agreed in the sum of €470,000.00 plus costs.