We acted for a client who was injured during the course of his employment when he injured his left ankle. There were two Defendants to the proceedings and the claim settled without our client having to attend Court to give evidence.
We acted for a client who was in a road traffic accident and suffered injuries to his neck, shoulder and below his kneecap. The claim was assessed by the Injuries Board which we advised our client to reject. We then arranged for the issue of proceedings which settled without our client having to attend Court…
We acted for a client who suffered a serious injury to his right hand during the course of his employment at a construction site. There were four Defendants and Court proceedings had to be issued which settled in advance of the hearing date without our client having to attend Court in order to give evidence.
We acted for a client who had been waiting for her son’s passport for two years and four months. After taking detailed instructions we wrote to the passport office in relation to the citizenship of our client’s son and the applicability of S.6 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended and provided…
Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors acted for a client who suffered burns from boiling water due to a defective pressure cooker. As it was a claim that came under the Liability for Defective Products Act it was necessary to identify the producer. The claim settled after it was lodged with the Injuries Board and the Defendants had…
Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors acted for a client who injured his back in a road traffic accident. The client had a back injury previously and so the road traffic accident resulted in an exacerbation of back pain and it was necessary to obtain all medical records to thoroughly investigate the level of compensation. The claim was…
Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors acted for a client who suffered a serious knee injury engaging in a sports training exercise. Liability was contested and it was necessary to arrange Engineering inspection and engage a Sports Expert Consultant. The claim was successfully settled without our client having to give evidence.
Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors acted for a client who injured her knee on a defective footpath. There were multiple potential Defendant’s none of whom were taking responsibility for the location of the accident. The claim was released from the Injuries Board and court proceedings were issued. An Engineering inspection was arranged and after having to join…
Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors acted for a client who injured his back while carrying heavy goods during the course of his employment. The Injuries Board assessed the claim and on the advice of Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors the assessment was rejected and proceedings were issued. A much higher settlement was negotiated after the issue of proceedings and…
Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors acted for a client who experienced back pain outside the workplace but which we argued was caused by repetitive unsafe work practices over an extensive period of time. Liability and causation were contested and Fachtna O’Driscoll solicitors arranged for an Engineering inspection, an Ergonomic Assessment and medical records and reports were procured…