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Have you suffered Injuries from a Car Accident? Here’s what you need to know You might’ve thought that it could ever happen to you. But if you’ve been in a road accident, you know only too well that it is not always about your own skills or experience as a driver. When you are out on the road, you are at the mercy of other road-users too...

Wondering long you have to Start your Injury Claim? As a general rule an accident claim must be registered with The Injuries Board (and acknowledged) within two years of the accident date. There are exceptions, In particular, where the “date of knowledge” is some time after the accident date, then the two year limitation per...

PIAB Assessments – 5 things About the Process The Personal Injuries Assessment Board PIAB was established in 2003. They’re a government body which provides independent assessment of personal injury settlements for victims of workplace, motor and public liability accidents. At Synnott Lawline Solicitors, we have many years of...

Have you been involved in a Car Accident? Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic event. Not only does your car get damaged but you and the other people involved in the car accident may suffer minor to severe personal injuries. There is also the psychological trauma of being suddenly thrust into an unexpected and dangerous situati...

If you have been Injured in a cycling collision – you may be entitled to claim Do you cycle to work, school or college, cycle for pleasure or sport around the countryside? Even though drivers and cyclists tend not to cooperate on the road no-one wants a collision! But unfortunately accidents can happen and it’s best to be prepared. We...

Penalties imposed for Dangerous Driving Being charged with dangerous driving in Ireland is a very serious offence and can incur a hefty sentence, if found guilty. The penalties imposed for dangerous driving will depend on whether or not a member of the public has been harmed or a death has occurred. If it is the case that a member of the public...

The Law & Liability – Accidents caused by animals straying onto roads Prior to the Animals Act of 1985, no liability was attached to the owner of domestic animals which strayed onto the road and caused damage and so provided for an immunity to landowners in respect of animals straying onto the roadway. Gibbs – v – Comerford (1942 Iri...

Press Release: Synnott Lawline Solicitors launch new initiative to raise funds for homeless and housing charity – Dublin Simon Community For any person making a single will with the firm between February and December 2015, the entire fee of €100 goes directly to the Simon Community. For anyone making a double will, the entire fee of �...