Updates, guides and case law from Good & Murray Smith LLP.
News
If a child breathes in chlorine fumes at a pool, get them into fresh air and get medical advice, even if the symptoms seem mild. Most people suffer no long-term effects, but serious breathing problems can sometimes appear later. Irish law places clear duties on pool operators to keep visitors safe. When to get medical
News
The Injuries Resolution Board’s H1 2025 report shows stabilising award values, serious injury awards and growing recognition of psychological injury claims.
Litigation
Comprehensive guide to claims against insurance brokers, explaining your rights, when to make a claim for negligent advice or mis-selling, and how to pursue compensation.
Litigation
Comprehensive guide to claims against financial advisors, explaining your legal rights, common issues like negligence or mis-advice, and how to pursue compensation.
Personal Injury Claims
Source: High Court Judgment [2025] IEHC 638 A recent High Court judgment serves as a timely reminder on the importance of full disclosure of injuries in personal injury claims, and how Irish courts approach psychiatric injuries when a plaintiff has a history of psychological vulnerability. In Katarzyna Sykula v Noel O’Reilly, Mr Justice Cian Ferriter
Personal Injury Claims
The Injuries Resolution Board has published its first research report dedicated to farm accident claims in Ireland, covering cases between 2019 and 2024. The findings provide crucial insight into the nature, severity and causes of injuries sustained in agricultural settings. At Good & Murray Smith LLP, we welcome this important research. With decades of experience
Litigation
Good & Murray Smith LLP shortlisted for two categories at the 2025 LEAP Irish Law Awards, recognising excellence in litigation and injury law.
Personal Injury Claims
This guide provides a general overview of the process of making a workplace injury compensation claim in Ireland. Need expert help? Contact our workplace accident solicitors for a confidential consultation. Understanding Your Rights Employer’s Duty of Care: Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers in Ireland have a legal duty to
Litigation
Insurance coverage disputes usually start when an insurer refuses to pay out a claim, or when the policyholder feels that the settlement offered is too low. If you are dealing with an insurance coverage dispute in Ireland, this guide can help you understand the relevant law and provide practical steps to resolve the issue. We
Medical Negligence Claims
The High Court has ruled in favour of a Donegal woman who suffered a severe wrist injury after slipping on a wet dancefloor at the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran. The court awarded Ms. Carmel Duddy €233,486.80 in damages, holding the hotel fully liable for the accident. Ms. Duddy, a retired hospital cleaner from Letterkenny,
