The Casualty Claims Landscape In Ireland – What Does The Future Hold?

This presentation considers the implications of draft amended guidelines that propose a 16.7% increase on general damages. The webinar will further focus on legal costs and special damages inflation and the associated impact upon insurer indemnity spends. Finally the presentation will look at the role of the Injuries Resolution Board going forward together with updates on relevant case law in the area of occupier’s liability.

Outcomes for attendees:

o Gain insight as to what either rejection or acceptance of the draft amended guidelines will have for all stakeholders
o Understand the relative impact that legal costs and special damages inflation have in respect of insurer indemnity spends
o Understand the role of the Injuries Resolution Board and mediation
o Provide update on recent jurisprudence in the realm of occupier’s liability

Meet David Kennedy, Partner, DAC Beachcroft

David has 17 years’ experience  advising domestic and London Market insurer clients in respect of casualty and general liability litigation in the Republic of Ireland. He deals with both Circuit Court litigation together with high value catastrophic injury cases in the High Court.  He has significant experience in dealing with a variety of other claims concerning defamation, false imprisonment, property damage and he also advises on the defence of criminal prosecutions.  In addition, David manages bespoke TPA services for London Market insurer clients. He is dual qualified in the Republic of Ireland and England and Wales and has expertise in advising and translating the key differences between international jurisdictions and tailoring advice to clients accordingly. David is a member of Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Litigation Committee.