Female slips, trips and falls most common liability claim
Victims were more likely to come from Dublin or Munster than elsewhere, they most often suffered a sprain or fracture and they got on average €23,143 in compensation.
The nature of mishaps in public places was observed by InjuriesBoard.ie, formerly the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, which determined 1,443 such cases last year, making awards totalling €33 million.