FREE Personal Injury Claims Guide

Personal Injury Claims Guide by Synnott Lawline Solicitors

Download our Free Compensation Guide. This booklet has been produced by Synnott Lawline Solicitors to give our clients an understanding of the personal injury claims process. In some of our correspondence to you during the course of your injury claim, we will make reference to the relevant sections of this guide by way of explanation of the particular aspect of your claim.

Table of Contents in Personal Injury Claims Booklet:

  • The claims process
  • Have I a case?
  • Costs
  • Litigation
  • Outlay
  • Will I have to go to court?
  • What is awarded?
  • How long will it take?
  • Statute of limitations
  • What is the procedure?
  • Court lodgements / Tenders
  • Medical examinations
  • Defendant’s medical examinations
  • Settlement meetings
  • Notice for particulars
  • Child plaintiffs
  • Going to court
  • Appeals
  • PIAB
  • Road accidents
  • Work accidents
  • Public accidents
  • Our promise
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No Win No Fee Explained

No Win No Fee – This is the legal term used to describe how solicitors take on a case where they pay the costs of the litigation so Irish Law Firms who operate on this basis pay for the medical reports, stamp duty, experts fees and all other legal costs associated with your personal injury case. It is a common practice for specialised personal injury firms to operate on a “no win no fee” basis. Solicitors are not allowed advertise no win no fee services.

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Starting Your Injury Case

If you have suffered injury, loss, damage or expense as a result of the negligent act of omission of another party, then you may be entitled to claim from that other party or his/her insurers. Starting a case with our legal team is a seamless process. Subject to certain very strict exceptions, you have two years from the date of your accident to commence legal proceedings. A different claims policy is in place for Children under 18.

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How Much is My Claim Worth?

Personal Injury Claim amounts are difficult to value at the outset of any case but the value of your case in terms of General Damages will depend on the severity of the injury, the pain, suffering and inconvenience resulting  from the length of time to recover and the prognosis for the future. In addition, you are entitled to claim for all financial losses and expense sustained by you as a result of the accident.

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