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Boy knocked off bike in 2020 settles High Court action for €4.2m

Boy knocked off bike in 2020 settles High Court action for €4.2m

The boy, who is now 16 years old, had, through his mother, sued the driver of the car involved in the accident on April 21st, 2020.

Hospital apologises for 'egregious errors' in care of woman (25) who was crushed by horse

Hospital apologises for 'egregious errors' in care of woman (25) who was crushed by horse

Hairdresser Bryonny Sainsbury suffered a serious brain injury when her horse, which was being attended to by a vet, became spooked and crushed her against a wall.

'I'm going to cut your throat' - son of murdered criminal tried to murder ex-wife's friend

'I'm going to cut your throat' - son of murdered criminal tried to murder ex-wife's friend

On September 1st, 2024, the defendant sent a text to Fiona Timmermans saying: "I'm going to cut your throat, you're dead."

Man accused of Parnell Square attack unfit for trial due to brain injury, says defence lawyers

Man accused of Parnell Square attack unfit for trial due to brain injury, says defence lawyers

Man jailed for his part in an assault which left victim with a brain injury

Man jailed for his part in an assault which left victim with a brain injury

Tearful dad says €7m award falls short for brain-injured son’s lifelong care

Tearful dad says €7m award falls short for brain-injured son’s lifelong care

Child who suffered brain injury when knocked down by neighbour's car settles action for €1.5m

Child who suffered brain injury when knocked down by neighbour's car settles action for €1.5m

'Exorcism' father loses second appeal over cruelty to daughter

'Exorcism' father loses second appeal over cruelty to daughter

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled that a jury verdict in 2021, finding the father guilty of two counts of assault causing serious harm and three counts of child cruelty, should be upheld

Software engineer settles case over fall on way home from Westport pub

Software engineer settles case over fall on way home from Westport pub

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

The High Court heard David Foley suffered a severe traumatic brain injury as a result of the fall

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.