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Working with the Injuries Board
Before commencing Court proceedings in Ireland, all personal injury claims (with the exception of a personal injury arising out of medical negligence) must be submitted first to the Injuries Board (formerly known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board or PIAB). The Injuries Board is an independent government body which assesses the amount of compensation due to a person who has suffered a personal injury.
The Injuries Board can deal only with matters where there is no dispute of liability, as they do not hear cases. In the event that the defendants agree, an assessment of damages can be carried out by the Injuries Board without the necessity of proceeding to Court.
Personal Injuries Authorisation.
The Injuries Board may issue an authorisation permitting an injured person to issue court proceedings if:
- the person causing the injury refuses to consent to the Injuries Board assessing a case or
- in certain circumstances where the Injuries Board are of the view that they will not be able to assess an injured persons injuries within the time frame permitted under statute.
If you have filed an application and have received an authorisation from the Injuries Board permitting you to issue court proceedings, you should contact a solicitor as soon as possible. |
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