Personal Injury Litigation
Field Solicitors have many years experience and expertise in dealing with personal injury actions from dealing with road traffic accidents, assault cases, professional negligence, medical negligence/malpractice, accident at work and to helping Clients deal with and take a case through the Injuries Board.
Injuries Board
The Injuries Board is an independent body which was set up under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act of 2003. Most personal injury cases/claims, with the exception of a few, must be assessed through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) before any Court proceedings can be issued.
The Injuries Board provides assessment of personal injuries compensation for victims of work place, motor and public liability accidents but it is important to note that it does not assess personal injuries claims that are as a result of medical negligence.
A person who suffers a personal injury and wishes to pursue a claim for compensation must first take their action through the Injuries Board. Field Solicitors are able to assist you in making that application to the Injuries Board and to advising you as to the level of compensation that is being awarded by the Injuries Board and to giving you an indication as to whether or not this would be a good settlement given the injuries that they have sustained.
We have a fixed fee for dealing with the Injuries Board process on your behalf.*
In the event that either party is dissatisfied with the award or the Injuries Board deems it appropriate an authorisation will be given for the claim to be transferred to the Courts.
Should you feel that you have a case, or have suffered or sustained a personal injury as a result of a road traffic accident, accident at work or public liability accident, then it is extremely important that you get independent legal advice as soon as possible as there is a very short window in which a person can bring a claim for injuries to the Injuries Board, namely two years from the date of injury. However, notification of claim has to be made within 6 months from the date of the accidence, although in some circumstances this may be extended. If a case is not brought within the two year time frame you are statute barred from making a claim and no extension of time can be granted.
To make an appointment, or to discuss matters further, please contact Averil Field on 01 6291155 or fill out the online enquiry form.
Road Traffic Accidents
Have you been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault? Have you suffered a personal injury as a result of this motor accident, if so, then Field Solicitors can give you an impartial assessment of your individual case and make sure that you receive the compensation that you are entitled to.
It is important to note that there is a strict time limit in which you can bring a personal injuries case in relation to a road traffic accident, which is two years from the date of the accident and notification of a claim should be sent to the insurance company within 6 months of the date of the accident. It is therefore extremely important should you have suffered or be involved in a road traffic accident that you seek independent legal advice as soon as possible after the accident so that your case can be assessed and dealt with as soon as possible.
The time limit set down by statute is strict and there is no extension of time except in relation to minors.
Field Solicitors have the relevant expertise to be able to guide you through the process and to help you with making an application to the Injuries Board and if necessary, thereafter through the Courts.
We provide a fixed fee in relation to applications to the Injuries Board.*
For more information in relation to road traffic accident claims please call us on 01 6291155 or simply fill out the immediate appointment request below.
Accident at Work
Have you suffered an injury at your work place? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. If you have suffered an accident or an illness at work, and think that you may have a valid case, then seeking legal advice immediately is important. Just like with other areas of litigation there is a strict time limit in which you can take an action against an employer and that is two years from the date of the accident. All such cases must first go through the Injuries Board and thereafter to the Courts, if necessary.
Field Solicitors have many years experience and expertise in this area and can advise you of the course of action which best suits your particular situation. For more information on accidents at work, claims and loss please call us on 01 6291155 or simply fill out the immediate appointment request below.
* In contentious matters a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
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