Guide to Making a Personal Injury Claim in Ireland
If you’re a victim of an accident or injury in Ireland, here is a guide to making a personal injury claim in Ireland. It’s essential to understand the process of making a personal injury claim.
A personal injury case can be a complex and time-consuming process. With the right guidance, you can navigate it successfully. In this blog, we’ll provide a guide to making a personal injury claim in Ireland. This will help you to make informed decisions about your claim.
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Did your accident happen in the last 2 years?
Were you injured as a result of the accident?
Was your accident caused by another person?
If yes, you may have a case!
The first step in making a personal injury claim is to seek medical attention immediately after the accident. This will not only ensure you receive the necessary treatment but also provide documentation of your injuries. It’s also crucial to report the incident to the relevant authorities, such as the police or your employer, as soon as possible. This will help to create a paper trail and support your claim.
Under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003, all Personal Injury* claims with the exception of medical or dental negligence must be submitted to the Injuries Board as a matter of course.
If it is established that you have a case your solicitor will submit an application to PIAB. You become known as the claimant. A medical report must be submitted along with documentation outlining all relevant details of the accident. You must identify and name the party or parties who you believe caused your accident. Those parties are known as the respondent(s).
PIAB will confirm receipt of your application and they will notify the respondent. The respondent will either agree or refuse to have the accident assessed. If the respondent agrees to the assessment, PIAB will propose an amount of compensation that the respondent must pay to settle your claim. Neither party is under an obligation to accept this amount.
– If the amount is accepted by both parties, the respondent issues a settlement cheque and the matter is closed.
– Where either rejects it, the claimant is entitled to take legal proceedings in the ordinary way and your case may progress to a court hearing.
The majority of cases are settled before going to court in mediation. Before reaching a court date hearing a settlement meeting may be held. Your solicitor and barrister may reach a settlement agreement at this point and you may never step into a court room.
In the event they do not reach an agreement depending on the expected value of your claim, the case may be heard in the District, Circuit or High Court. Further medical reports may be obtained by either side and exchange of documents may be agreed or ordered by the court.
Either way your case will be settles in either a settlement meeting or a court hearing.
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