The Injuries Board processes all personal injury claims in Ireland to include motor, employer and public liability claims. The Injuries Board process is a paper based process and claimants can deal directly with the Board or choose to appoint a Solicitor to deal with their application. The Injuries Board process is as follows- An Application […]
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Medical Malpractice in Ireland Today
Recent figures released by the Courts Service of Ireland indicate that the number of medical malpractice claims being brought by injured patients has increased each year since 2010. Medical Malpractice claims can be brought against General Practitioners, Hospitals, Surgeons, Physiotherapists and Drug Companies. In many cases people are injured through the administration of particular drugs […]
Supreme Court decides failure to get Injuries Board Authority not fatal to Plaintiffs claim
In a judgement delivered by the Supreme Court on the 30th of July 2014 in a case entitled Clarke V O’Gorman the Supreme Court has decided that the failure by a Plaintiff in a personal injuries action to obtain an Authorisation from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (InjuriesBoard.ie) is not fatal to her claim and […]
How can a personal injuries solicitor help me win my case?
Being involved in an accident can be a stressful event and it is important to get the best advice quickly to make sure your legal position is protected at all times. A personal injuries Solicitor will initially guide you through the first steps required to notify the other side’s insurance company. This will include arrangements […]