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Our Personal Injury Claim Solicitors are experienced in handling all types of personal injury cases. We have helped thousands of people receive compensation for their injuries and illnesses. For a confidential consultation, please call us at 1800-844-104 for free or email [email protected].
We have wide-ranging experience in dealing with medical, work, motor, and accidents in Public Places. If you have been injured and you wish to claim for your injury and loss or would like to know more about what is involved, please get in touch with our team today at 1800-844-104 or complete our online enquiry form. Please be assured that your query will be dealt with in total confidence.
If you are injured in an accident caused by somebody else, you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation. It is important for you to seek legal advice as soon as you are able so that you have the best chance of success. This is true whether you have been injured at work, in a public place, or as a result of a road accident.
Sometimes, an injury caused by somebody else can stop you from working and have a long-term effect on your health. The law is there to help and protect you when you have been injured. Our personal injury team provides a nationwide service with professional advice and service to you. We have many years of experience successfully dealing with thousands of claims on our client’s behalf.
A personal injury refers to any physical or psychological harm caused to an individual as a result of the negligence or wrongful act of another person or entity. This can include injuries resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, or even intentional acts of violence.
Examples of personal injuries include
In general, to make a personal injury claim, it is necessary to prove that the injury was caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another person or entity and the injury resulted in some sort of loss or damage.
Our team of experienced Personal Injury Claim Solicitors at Coleman Legal continuously educates themselves on all aspects of personal injury claims.
Our team of experienced personal injury solicitors is available to guide clients through the process of making a personal injury claim. Utilising a solicitor can simplify the paperwork and filing required for this process.
The next step is to make an application to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). If your personal injury claim concerns anything other than medical negligence, some assaults, and some cases of entirely psychological injury, then your claim can be brought through PIAB. Examples of claims that PIAB covers include:
Your solicitor will gather evidence, medical reports, and other expert reports, and submit them to PIAB for assessment.
Once the application is made, PIAB will notify the defendant(s) and they must indicate within 90 days if they consent to the assessment of the claim. If consent is given, PIAB will proceed with the assessment. If denied, PIAB will grant authorisation for court proceedings.
The assessment process usually takes about 9 months. If both parties accept PIAB’s assessment, an order to pay will be issued and must be discharged by the defendant(s) within 10 days. If rejected, an authorisation for court proceedings will be granted.
How much compensation you receive for a personal injury claim is dictated by two legally binding documents known as:
The “Book of Quantum” and the recently published Personal Injuries Guidelines by the Judicial Council of Ireland.
The Book of Quantum dictates how much compensation you are owed if your Authorisation was received from PIAB prior to the 21st of April 2021. In all other cases, compensation in respect of general damages is assessed with the aid of the Judicial council’s Personal Injuries Guidelines.
The Book of Quantum sets out general guidelines as to the amounts that may be awarded or assessed in Personal Injury Claims. The guidelines are divided into sections depending on what category of injury was suffered, e.g., head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, and spinal fractures, upper limb injuries, lower limb injuries, and body and internal organs. The Book of Quantum sets out four steps to assess what compensation is appropriate for the suffered injury. These steps are as follows:
The Personal Injuries Guidelines were adopted by The Judicial Council on the 6th of March 2021. Similar to the Book of Quantum, this legal document sets out guidelines for assessing compensation in respect of general damages. The general principles for this assessment centre on three criteria:
One of the most substantial differences brought about by this update is that the average level of damages awarded has been reduced. The new guidelines have, however, provided more detail and more explanation for claimants, which is overall a welcomed change to the process of making a personal injury claim.
You have two years from the accident date within which to issue proceedings. If you are under 18, a separate set of rules apply, and we would recommend you contact our solicitors to discuss these. Click here to learn more about the statute of limitation for a personal injury claim.
At Coleman Legal, we understand our client’s circumstances. We understand that because you are reading this part of our website, you have likely been involved in an accident and perhaps have been injured. At times like this, you need the support of an experienced firm that can assist you with the practical issues that now confront you as a result of the fault of another.
For example, you may need to understand your Social Welfare entitlements should you be out of work. Also, it’s important for you to know that your legal advisers will obtain all of the important Reports that may be required to ensure that you get the best outcome in your case.
We provide a national service and can meet you locally to ensure that you have a voice and access to the best advice and resources for your particular case. Our service is about you, the client, and we speak plain English with no unnecessary legal jargon. Our teams have dealt with thousands of claims over many years and pride ourselves on our respectful and concerned approach to all of our clients.
From the moment of your first contact with Coleman Legal LLP to the completion of your case, our team listen, care and act with empathy, whatever the extent of your injury. Our teams have the understanding and expertise to ensure that your injury is professionally and adequately dealt with to ensure the best outcome for you in the circumstances of your case.
Our Team will manage your case and keep you fully informed of progress on a regular basis. Our commitment and service to you will include;
If you want to take legal action over a personal injury, consult our personal injury claim solicitors, who are members of the Law Society’s injury accreditation.
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