CURRENT LEGAL ARTICLES

  

Does It Matter If The Driver Of The Defendant Is Not From Ireland? 

No, you can pursue your personal injuries claim against the defendant. 

  

Aviation: 

As travelling on a plane can be a worrying time for some people, the airline must impose a high standard of care on every flight. If the standard of care is breached, you may have a potential personal injury claim. Generally, you must be embarking, disembarking, or travelling on the plane to pursue a claim. 

Aviation 

As per the Montreal Convention, you have 2 years from when the accident occurred to proceed with an aviation claim. You must embark, disembark, or travel on the plane to pursue a personal injury claim. 

Personal Injury: 

According to the Statute of Limitations (Amendment), Act 1991, personal injury actions are not to be brought after 2 years from the date the cause of action accrued or the date of knowledge (if later) of the person injured. 

What Do I Do If I’m Involved In An Accident Abroad – Information Required. 

 1. Name and date of birth 

2. Home address  

3. PPSN 

4. Email Address 

Step 1: Get a medical examination. For instance, call an ambulance and attend the nearest hospital. 

Step 2: Give the hotel/ accommodation and your travel agents an account of the incident. They may require you to complete an accident report. You should ask for a copy of this for evidence. If you cannot report to the hotel, give your account of the accident to the police. 

Step 3: Gather your witnesses, photographs and videos 

Step 4: Get a medical report from a treating practitioner and keep all medical receipts and receipts for travelling home early. These receipts will be used when awarding compensation. 

Step 5: Once you arrive home, contact a qualified personal injury solicitor. 

  

Holliday Information: 

1. Name and address of holiday location 

2. Date of holiday 

3. Airline information 

4. Do you have travel insurance? 

5. Where and how did you book your holiday 

6. Did you book transfers to and from the holiday location? 

7. Did you book a package holiday? 

Injury/ Damage / Loss Information: 

1. Where did you report the injury to? 

2. Did you inform your travel insurers of the injury? 

3. Did you get in contact with the police? 

8. Did you need an ambulance? 

9. Did you inform the hotel of your injury? 

10. What date did your accident happen 11. Where was the location of the injury? 

12. What injuries did you get? 

13. How did the accident happen? 

14. Did you go to the hospital? 

15. Treating doctor’s name 

16. Name and address of the hospital 

17. Did anyone see what happened 

18. Did you fill out an accident report? 

19. Did you see any doctors after you came home? If so, what are the name and address? 

20. Name and address of your GP