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As electric scooters (e-scooters) become more popular across Ireland, particularly in cities like Dublin, Cork, and Galway, the number of e-scooter accidents is also rising. Whether you're a rider, pedestrian, or driver involved in an incident with an e-scooter, understanding your legal rights is crucial. This guide explains e-scooter accident claims in Ireland, including who can make a claim, the process involved, and how compensation is calculated.

Folding airplane steps may seem like a routine part of airport operations, but they carry serious risks if not properly managed. Negligence in their maintenance or deployment can lead to injuries and legal liability for a personal injury claim for compensation for these injuries under the Montreal convention. We have been involved in a number of cases against airlines where stairs were found to be faulty, negligent, not fit for purpose or used in the incorrect manner or weather. The cases we have listed illustrate that injuries on folding airplane steps can qualify as "accidents" under the Montreal Convention, depending on factors like the condition of the steps, the airline's adherence to safety protocols, and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Being involved in a road traffic accident is a traumatic experience, but when the driver responsible flees the scene, the emotional and financial toll can be even greater. In Ireland, there is a legal pathway for victims to seek compensation—even when the offending driver is untraceable.

If you've suffered an injury while boarding or disembarking from an aircraft via steps, you may be entitled to compensation under Irish law and international treaties like the Montreal Convention.This guide breaks down your rights, the claims process, and what to do if you’ve been injured on airplane steps in or around Ireland.

For anyone flying to or from Ireland on an international route, the Montreal Convention provides legal protection and the right to compensation in certain circumstances. Whether you're flying with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, or an international carrier, the Convention ensures compensation for injury or death up to regardless of fault up to €150,000 with extended compensation beyond this limit if the airline is found negligent.