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Accident and Personal Injury Claims

5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE A CLAIM WITH THE INJURY BOARD

  1. You find you are in an accident through no fault of your own.
  2. You want to help you find your way through the system to claim for your loss.
  3. We know the Injuries Board system well – we wrote the book on it which is simple and easy to follow.
  4. As we know how the system works we are busy with claims all the time but never too busy not to take your case. 95% of cases are sent in by expert Solicitors who know the tips and traps when bringing a Claim.
  5. So benefit from our experience. Let us lodge your claim, you work on recovering from your injuries and we will look after your claim.

Contact us now using the numbers or the e-mail below

 

What can I claim for?

You can claim for any pain and suffering caused by your accident as well as any loss of earnings and medical expenses.

Contact us to see whether you have a claim

 

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  • Be properly assessed
  • Even though you may have a long history with a family doctor. They may not be the best person to assess the type of injury you have received in a road accident or in work. Seek to find a specialist dealing with your particular injury.
  • Don’t leave it too late
  • You now have two years from the date of an accident/incident to lodge a claim with the personal injuries board. Do not make the mistake of leaving things and running out of time. Injuries can plague you for a lifetime, and you are entitled to compensation if they are not your fault.
  • Gather vouchers for all your expenses.
  • The system provides for payment only on receipt of vouchers.These are for loss of earnings or for medical expenses or treatment costs. All can be added into the claim provided you have paperwork to back it up.
  • Take careful note of your progress or lack of it as time passes in your recovery
  • You must clearly communicate what your injury is and ensure that individuals who are assessing your claim have full knowledge of what you are going through.
  • Ensure you have a competent legal adviser
  • The system was set up with the intention of being a lawyer free zone. The reality is that 97% of the claims lodged are through solicitors offices. Find a professional solicitor, to give you the best opportunity for compensation.
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Personal Injury FAQ

What are the changes happening in 2021 in relation to compensation claims?
Due to the constant pressure by insurance companies to cut the cost of claims the value of claims will be reduced by courts and negotiations with insurance companies in 2021. Following pressure from the government a book of valuations will be published later this year which will give specific values for types of injuries.

The intention is to reduce the payouts for minor claims which insurance companies say are widespread and at a higher value than any other European country.

Does that mean whiplash claims will cease to exist?

They will not cease to exist but they will have a lower value .

The intention is to have a more detailed medical assessment available to the Injury Board. They are the body responsible for valuing injury claims. Please see the detailed questionnaire ( Need a Link here ) which they will now use which must be completed by any injured party before visiting any medical adviser for the purposes of the medical report. This detail will allow the Injury Board more accurate assessment of the injury. They and Judges will be compelled to assess all claims by relating to the new book of valuations.

Are claims generally on the increase or decrease?

The claims to the Injury Board since it set up are fairly constant in numbers. The improvement in car construction, the increased use of seat belts and less driving under the influence together with the more recent Covid 19 restrictions on movement have all led to a decrease in claims in the past year. It remains to be seen whether this will result in reduced premiums in the coming year.

We are always available to advise in relation to any claim which may arise from either a workplace incident or road traffic accident while your driver or passenger or employee who has suffered an injury.

Best remember there is a two-year limit for lodging a claim with the Injury Board.