Accident / Personal Injury Claims

If you have been involved in an accident or are considering making a claim for personal injuries the following pages will provide you with information that may assist you in understanding this particular area of law.
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Negligence and compensation in a civil case

An outline of the concepts of negligence and compensation in civil cases is presented.

Personal Injuries Assessment & PIAB

Ireland’s Injuries Board decides on personal injury claims where the person responsible for the injury is not disputing liability and consents to the Board assessing the claim for compensation.

Information a solicitor needs

You need to be well-prepared before you start to instruct a solicitor to make sure you get the best outcome.

Settlement of Claims

In many cases, a settlement between all the parties is reached either prior to the trial date or on the day of the trial (the “steps of the courtroom”).

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