US electric car maker Tesla has said that one of its vehicles was under the control of its Autopilot software when it crashed on a California highway two weeks ago, killing the driver. The disclosure on Friday marks the second confirmation in less than two…
Category: Accident
Woman who helped save baby in Buncrana drowning tragedy sues victims' family
A nurse who helped rescue the baby saved in the Buncrana drowning tragedy is suing the family of those who perished in the tragedy. Stephanie Knox was along with her then-boyfriend Davitt Walsh on March 20th, 2016 when a jeep slipped into Lough Swilly…
€30k for boy who hurt his finger in bowling ball incident
An eight-year-old boy who, as a toddler, hurt his finger when he was holding a bowling ball has settled his High Court action for €30,000. Kaylum Devitt has been left with a raised 2cm scar on his right index finger, the court was told. The…
€52k High Court award for fall off horse at Castle Leslie
A woman who was thrown from a horse when a dog ran into her path as she was out riding at the Castle Leslie estate in Co Monaghan has been awarded €52,000 by the High Court. Mr Justice Anthony Barr said Jacqueline Whelan suffered a…
American surgeon who saved Bono’s arm found dead with knife in his chest
An American doctor who helped to save Bono’s arm after a 2014 bike accident threatened his career, has been found dead in his home. Dean Lorich, a top surgeon in New York, was discovered with a knife sticking out of his chest yesterday in his…
Blake Lively Hurt Her Hand on the set of The Rhythm Section!
Production has been temporarily halted on Blake Lively’s female spy thriller The Rhythm Section after the star was injured on set. Lively, 30, hurt her hand performing an action sequence, producers said in a statement. A spokesperson for the production told The Hollywood Reporter: “Filming…
Dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries can happen as a result of a vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, or premises liability accidents. Damage to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves surrounding it can cause permanent changes in ability, sensation, or strength in body…
Counting the cost of accidents, personally and financially
The financial fall-out as a result of sustaining serious injuries in farm accidents was one of the issues highlighted at a farm accident survivors’ conference hosted by EmbraceFARM in Portlaoise yesterday (Saturday, November 25). Dairy farmer Liam O’Keeffe from Ballydesmond in north Cork, told of…
David Haye forced to withdraw from Tony Bellew rematch after 'freak accident'
David Haye has been forced to postpone his rematch with Tony Bellew after tearing his biceps during training. The injury-prone heavyweight, 37, has withdrawn from the match-up scheduled for December 17 at London’s O2 Arena but is not considering retirement and hopes to instead fight…
€7.5m settlement for boy injured in car crash
The High Court has approved a €7.5 million settlement for a boy who suffered a brain injury after his pregnant mother was thrown from a car driven by an uninsured driver in a road accident. The accident happened just a few days before the woman’s…