Personal Injury claims

 When considering the amount of compensation to be awarded for your injuries, the Injuries Board will refer to the ‘Book of Quantum’. This book sets out various injuries and the amount of compensation likely to be awarded for those injuries. Medical costs that have already been incurred as a result of your injury. Future medical costs are expected as a result of your injury. Loss of earnings where you have been unable to work. Travel expenses and other costs that have directly resulted from your injury. Future losses.

 Many people worry about how much it will cost them to make a personal injury claim which can be off-putting. However, it is essential  to take legal advice to make the best decision for yourself. Many companies offer a no-winn, no fee option, but theses terms can be misleading and you must discuss fees with the Solicitor you ultimately choose. Please note that, in contentious business, a Solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage of any award or settlement. 

General Procedure 

1. Avoid making the accident worse/ call the emergency services if required

2. Seek medical attention if necessary

3. Gather all relevant information at the location (may not be possible in severe accidents)

4. Report the incident to the Gardai

5. Contact your insurance company 

6. Speak to a Solicitor who specialises in this area Dylan manages and runs all his case files with no work given to junior paralegals. Our associates are leading experts with decades of experience.

Whiplash injuries can start at a few thousand euros for minor injuries. The most serious permanent injuries will be capped at a max of €550,000 - quite often people do make good recoveries so this high figure would not apply. Remember to keep receipts for out-of-pocket expenses (special damages). Please see the link below for more info:https://judicialcouncil.ie/assets/uploads/documents/Personal%20Injuries%20Guidelines.pdf

Once we have a signed authority to proceed with the PIAB application, we take up the medical report and issue a letter of claim. We will then lodge your claim with The Injuries Board (PIAB) for assessment. The injuries board will usually assess within six months.  Delays in commencing the action delay the outcome as these cases must go through the injuries board, The case will take longer if it goes to court, but awards can be higher.