New monetary limits for claims at Court were introduced on 3 February 2014 allowing actions and personal injury claims valued under €15,000 to be dealt with by the District Court, any actions valued between €15-75k and personal injury cases valued at up to €60k to be heard by the Circuit Court. All personal injury actions valued above €60k/ and all other actions valued above €75k are to be brought before the High Court.The new arrangements were designed to make it less expensive for people to bring claims/ litigate and to achieve faster results for claimants through greater access to the lower courts.
A 13-year old boy who lost his mother - his sole parent - to breast cancer three years ago has settled a High Court action against the HSE over alleged delay in diagnosis. … Continue
THE HSE has apologised to the women who have shared their traumatic childbirth stories on RTÉ’S Liveline programme over the last two weeks. … Continue
A 14-year old girl who claimed she suffered a severe shoulder injury at birth has settled her High Court action for €425,000. Amy Hutchinson the High Court heard has difficulty riding a bicycle and a problem carrying her schoolbag as a result of the the injury to her right shoulder and arm. … Continue
Samuel Forde, the Court heard, has cerebral palsy which has affected every aspect of his life and his requirements for the future are extensive and he will need lifetime care. … Continue
