FEMALE customers who slipped, tripped or fell in shops made up the most common public liability claim handled by the state injuries board last year.

Workplace accident claims fell slightly this year reflecting rising unemployment, it was claimed today.

THE amount of money paid out to personal injury victims soared to €217 million last year.

OCTOBER is the most dangerous month of the year and Friday the most dangerous day of the week on Irish roads, a survey of injury awards has found.