INJURY RESOLUTION

Road traffic accidents, such as: 

• Car crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents.

Workplace accidents: You may have a claim if you're injured on the job due to your employer's negligence or unsafe working conditions.

Slip and fall accidents: Injuries caused by slipping or tripping on hazardous surfaces in public places or private property may be eligible for compensation.

Medical malpractice: If you're harmed by a healthcare professional's negligence. Some common examples are:

● Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: Failing to correctly diagnose a patient's condition or delay the diagnosis can lead to severe consequences, as the appropriate treatment may not be administered promptly.

Surgical errors: Mistakes made during surgery, such as:

• Operating on the wrong body part
• Using the wrong instruments
• Leaving surgical tools inside the patient

Medication errors: 

• Prescribing the wrong medication
• Administering the incorrect dosage 
• Failing to warn patients about potential side effects 

Anesthesia errors: Improperly administering anesthesia can cause respiratory depression, cardiac arrest, or even death.

Hospital-acquired infections: 

• Infections contracted while hospitalized. 
• Failure to implement proper hygiene protocols 

Failure to obtain informed consent: Patients have the right to be informed of the risks and benefits involved during a medical procedure. Failing to obtain informed consent can constitute malpractice if the patient experiences harm not adequately informed about.

Product liability: If you're injured by a defective product, you may have a claim against the manufacturer or seller.

Legal Framework

Common law principles, statutes, and regulations primarily govern personal injury litigation in Ireland. The primary legislation relevant to personal injury claims is the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, which introduced significant reforms to the process. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 also established the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB), a statutory body responsible for assessing personal injury claims. 

Types of Cases

 Personal injury litigation covers a wide range of cases, including but not limited to:

1. Road Traffic Accidents: These include car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents caused by negligent driving, defective road conditions, or inadequate signage.

2. Workplace Accidents: Claims from injuries sustained due to unsafe working conditions, lack of training, or employer negligence.

3. Medical Negligence: Cases where patients have suffered harm due to the negligence or incompetence of healthcare professionals, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or medication mistakes.

4. Product Liability: Claims related to injuries caused by defective or dangerous products, ranging from faulty machinery to unsafe consumer goods. 

5. Dog Bite Attack: Being attacked and bitten by a dog is a shocking incident that can leave you with severe injuries, ongoing psychological trauma, or even death. 

Claim Process

 In Ireland, claimants must undergo a pre-litigation process before commencing personal injury litigation. The first step involves reporting the incident to the relevant authorities, such as the Gardai (for road traffic accidents) or the employer (for workplace accidents). Following this, claimants must submit their claim to the PIAB for assessment. The claimant may proceed to court if the claim is not resolved through the PIAB process.  Once in court, the claimant must prove that the defendant owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach caused the injury. The court will consider evidence presented by both parties, including medical reports, witness testimonies, and expert opinions. If the claim is successful, the court will determine the appropriate level of damages to be awarded.