Pesonal Injuries : Higher Number of High Court cases issued in 2008
The Courts services report shows an increase in the number of High Court caes commenced for personal injuries in 2008.
A total of 6,466 such cases were issued and increase of nearly 10% on the 2007 figure of 5951 such cases.
The data gives an indication that in the ‘post celtic tiger ‘ era people may be paying more attention to pursuing their rights than in previous years.
These cases would include, car accidents, work accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and accidents in public places
Of course the vast majority of these cases settle prior to court hearing with many never seeing the inside of a court.
The data seems to contract recent suggestions from the injuries board that ‘claims’ may be on the decrease.
It is also important to note that with a reduced period within which to initiate cout proceedings and the streamlining of timelines due to the Injuries Board process it may also suggest that more cases are being heard in less time than in previous years.
The volume of cases processes by the High Court on a daily basis is a credit to the Judiciary & Court staff who continue to work to provide a most effective service.
Paul Tracey
12/08/2009
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