Road Traffic Accident Claims
If you are injured in a road traffic accident in Ireland, you can claim compensation for your injury. Connect with our accident claims team to know more.
What type of accidents do Walsh and Partners deal in?
Some of the types of claims we at Walsh and Partners have dealt with include:
- Car accident claims
- Cycling accident claims
- Motorcycle accident claims
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- Pedestrian accident claims
You can reach out to our personal injury solicitors to help you with further details.
Why Walsh and Partners?
We help you discover the true value of your claim and the best way to secure it. We are concerned not just with the claim value but also about providing you with all the support you need. We strive to get you the best claim value as early as possible.
Best of all, we have a No Win – No Fee policy.
How does it work?
Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1 – Are you Eligible?
In general, you have a road traffic accident claim in Cork and the rest of Ireland if:
- The accident was not your fault or only part your fault.
- You sustained an injury as a direct result of the accident
- The accident occurred within the statute of limitations which is two years in Ireland.
Step 2 – Assessment
Once you are sure you have a claim, you must apply to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) of Ireland. To bring an application you will need to obtain a report from a doctor commenting on your injuries arising out of the accident and you will have to send a letter of claim to the other driver/insurer setting out details of the accident
The PIAB will review your case and perhaps request further reports and assessments before suggesting an amount for compensation.
Step 3 – Claim
If you are dissatisfied with the amount suggested by the PIAB, you can issue legal proceedings for an additional claim amount.
Walsh and Partners will take care of this process for you while you focus on recovery.
What Our Clients Ask Us
1. Do I have to go to court for a road traffic accident claim in Ireland?
Not necessarily. If both you and the other party accept the amount suggested by the PIAB, then there is no need to go to court for your road traffic accident claim in Ireland. The claim may also settle with the other driver’s insurer.
2. How much does it cost to settle road traffic accident claims in Dublin?
At Walsh and Partners, we have a No Win No Fee policy. That means you only pay the agreed amount if you win the claim. If for any reason, you do not get a claim, no fee will be charged.
3. Is there a time limit to making road traffic accident claims in Ireland?
Yes. It is called the statute of limitations. For road traffic accident claims in Cork, Dublin or elsewhere in Ireland, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident.
4. What should I do if I am diagnosed with an injury or illness after the statute of limitations expires?
Unfortunately, claims for road traffic accident compensation in Ireland can only be made up to two years from the date of the accident. It is therefore extremely important that you contact your personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
