How Safe Is Your Office?

How Safe Is Your Office? As a personal injury solicitor *, accident at work * is a common type of accident my clients face. While the cause of the accident, circumstances and  injuries sustained may differ from case to case, some of the common factors I come acros

Legal Time Limits

Time Is Ticking! From the minute an accident happens the legal clock begins to start. It is important to be made aware of the legal time limits in place especially if you are involved in an accident due to the

Avoiding Manual Handling Injuries in Work

Lifting the Burden - Avoiding Manual Handling Injuries in Work From warehouses to building sites, offices to restaurants; More often than not we all find ourselves lifting something heavy in our workplaces. Jobs which require physical labour are demanding and can i

Solicitor’s Legal Fees

Clearing the Confusion: Solicitor's Legal Fees One of the most common questions I get from my clients, if not THE most common question is – what are your fees? Another being: how are your fees calculated? I have found that solicitors fees are a huge source of

Car Accident Claims For Neck And Upper Back Injuries *

7 Out Of 10 Car Accident Claims Are For Neck And Upper Back Injuries * In the month of December 2018, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) published its whiplash injury stats and revealed that 70.8% of all injury claims relating to car accidents * were for

New Year, New You, New Will

New Year, New You, New Will Wills and Probate Solicitor Maria Lakes discusses why making a Will should be your New Year's resolution.  2019 is well and truly underway! It’s time to welcome the New Year with open arms.

Neighbours Noisy Dog – Dog Control Act

Dog Control Act The neighbours’ noisy dog is a common day-to-day problem in neighbourhood life. Dogs bark for many reasons, the most common being frustration, boredom, attention-seeking and fear. Excessive dog barking that disrupts people and cau

What is an Affidavit?

An affidavit is a legal document that sets out the facts of your case and tells the court that the information contained in the affidavit is 100% true and factual. A simple way to understand an affidavit is to think of it as the written version of a sworn testimony in court. In a courtroom, a witness would take the stand, place their hand on a bible and swear to tell the truth, with an affidavit you are doing this in writing. In both scenarios you are under oath, it just so happens that with an affidavit you are under oath on paper!

Data Access Request for CCTV Footage

Data Access Request for CCTV Footage In the variety of cases we deal with from road traffic accidents, accidents at work, assaults, defamation and public liability, as a matter of primary investigation seek where possible CCTV footage of an incident. The sources

10 Things You Should Know About Irish Bike Law

Cycling in Ireland has become increasingly popular over the last number of years with an explosion in the number of people who have chosen to commute to work by bike instead of driving or using public transport. This is in part due to the successful bike to work scheme which allows tax relief for the purchase of a bike for the purposes of commuting to work