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: Personal Injuries
Lemsip may have contributed to woman's death as she battled cancer
The 48-year-old Kildare woman was diagnosed with the disease after a lesion was detected in her mouth Lemsip may have contributed to a woman’s death as she was not aware it contained paracetamol, an inquest heard. Colette Whittle died in hospital on August 3, 2016,…
€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…
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…