Personal Injury Solicitor in Dublin

Personal Injury is a general term referring to a range of cases where an individual was injured due to the negligence of a third party. 

An injury can take many forms including physical injuries or even psychological issues that may prove harder to diagnose.

In most cases, it is impossible to predict how long an injury will affect a person’s life – and how much the treatment of this injury will end up costing the individual. The injured party must explore all their legal options.

Put simply if you have been injured due to the negligence of a third party and this injury has meant you incurred medical expenses or forced you to miss work, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

A variety of factors are considered when calculating a personal injury claim.
These factors can include:

• The person’s age at the time of the injury
• How the injuries have affected the person’s quality of life
• The medical implications of the injury

A personal injury solicitor will need to have complete access to all the details surrounding the claim, in order to calculate an appropriate figure.

According to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board’s annual report, the average award for a personal injury claim was €24,649 in 2018.

Contributory negligence is the term used to describe how much of the injury was the fault of the injured party.
Most people who are injured in an accident — that wasn’t their fault — are eligible to pursue a personal injury claim.
However, if the actions of the individual played a role in the accident or contributed to the severity of the inflicted injuries, the amount they are entitled to may be reduced.

Some examples of contributory negligence can include:

• Failure to wear a car safety belt
• Early discharge from a hospital
• Failure to seek medical advice early enough

If you have been injured in Dublin, it makes complete sense to seek out a Dublin personal injury solicitor – like Rogers Personal Injury Solicitors – who will have experience in this area.
By taking advantage of the legal expertise of a personal injury solicitor injured parties greatly increase their chances of making a successful claim.

A personal injury solicitor will also calculate the amount the claimant is entitled to, based on the severity of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding the accident.

A solicitor will also negotiate with the insurance company on behalf of the client.

An experienced personal injury solicitor will have specialist knowledge of the tactics an insurance company will employ to limit their liability and limit the amount they pay-out.

A solicitor will know how to counter these tactics, ensuring that claimants receive an appropriate amount of compensation for their injuries.

In Ireland there is a statute of limitations on making a personal injury claim.

Generally speaking, an individual has 2 years from the date of the accident to make a personal injury claim.

However, this 2-year statute of limitations does not apply in the following circumstances:

• If the injured party was under the age of 18 when the accident occurred
• If the injured party didn’t know/couldn’t possibly know they were injured
• The injured individual didn’t know who caused their injuries

There are some other exceptions regarding the 2-year statute of limitations that a personal injury solicitor can outline.

To discuss the details of your injury, schedule a consultation with our Dublin personal injury solicitors today.