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PIAB indepenent assessment - what to expect

  • 23-08-2010 7:57pm
    #1
    tommy21
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    Hey folks, have an independent assessment coming up in the not too distant. Is it just a case of going to the appointed GP and explaining how the accident has affected me? I feel as if I'm on trial can't help it! Also I'm a bit confused - without going into too much detail a lot of my initial injuries have improved thankfully (though they are fully supported by GP, physio attendance etc.), though still have a few lingering effects. I am just afraid the GP will examine me and base their opinion on how I am today as opposed to the whole ordeal - I presume the paper trail of my own GP, physio etc. will be taken into account?
    Thank you!

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  • #2
    Lorraine_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭Lorraine_ie


    tommy21 wrote: »
    Hey folks, have an independent assessment coming up in the not too distant. Is it just a case of going to the appointed GP and explaining how the accident has affected me? I feel as if I'm on trial can't help it! Also I'm a bit confused - without going into too much detail a lot of my initial injuries have improved thankfully (though they are fully supported by GP, physio attendance etc.), though still have a few lingering effects. I am just afraid the GP will examine me and base their opinion on how I am today as opposed to the whole ordeal - I presume the paper trail of my own GP, physio etc. will be taken into account?
    Thank you!

    Mod - could not think what forum, so if unsuitable please export :)

    Hi Tommy

    Dont worry about your medical exam. Normally the GP who examines you will be furnished with copies of your medical reports and will base their opinion on that along with their examination of you.

    Lorraine


  • #3
    tommy21
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭tommy21


    Lorraine_ie wrote: »
    Hi Tommy

    Dont worry about your medical exam. Normally the GP who examines you will be furnished with copies of your medical reports and will base their opinion on that along with their examination of you.

    Lorraine

    Thanks Lorraine!


  • #4
    markesmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭markesmith


    Do you have a solicitor for this case? In my experience, most PIAB cases go through a solicitor...

    Some good info on the PIAB (now called the Injuries Board) process at http://injuryassist.ie/injuries-board.html


  • #5
    tommy21
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭tommy21


    markesmith wrote: »
    Do you have a solicitor for this case? In my experience, most PIAB cases go through a solicitor...

    Some good info on the PIAB (now called the Injuries Board) process at http://injuryassist.ie/injuries-board.html

    Yup I do. I heard the figure was about 80%, but that says about 90%! I am not sure if you automatically go through medical exam or if it is in certain cases, don't think solicitor has anything to do with that part, though they may try settle outside of PIAB I believe. Thanks for the link anyway.


  • #6
    tommy21
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭tommy21


    Just to let anyone know who comes across this that it is fine really - much like a normal GP check-up, just be sure to list everything that happened to you from day one of the accident. They fill out a form as you speak and give their verdict (which should pretty much concur with what your GP/physio said all along), this is then sent on the Injuries Board for consideration.


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  • #7
    markesmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭markesmith


    Sounds about right - from what a mate told me, the solicitor will guide you through the whole process, and the IB expects that he/she will do so.


  • #8
    tommy21
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭tommy21


    So coming close to 6 months now since medical, still no outcome! Can't help but feel there is something wrong with my claim - my solicitor has gotten in touch with them (PIAB) twice (no answer), I've rang them twice (just told its in system and they have until mid-april to respond). Thought this was supposed to be a relatively quick process - could use that money I paid for the medical report round about now :(


  • #9
    xxlauraxxox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 550 ✭✭✭xxlauraxxox


    tommy21 wrote: »
    So coming close to 6 months now since medical, still no outcome! Can't help but feel there is something wrong with my claim - my solicitor has gotten in touch with them (PIAB) twice (no answer), I've rang them twice (just told its in system and they have until mid-april to respond). Thought this was supposed to be a relatively quick process - could use that money I paid for the medical report round about now :(


    Hi tommy id my ib medical last augest before i left for canada for 3months i came back in november and received an offer for the injuries i had substained and that stil occur. i found them very helpful any time i rang them and they answered my questions openly and honestly id say mid april is ur deadline u should hear from them by the start of march with an offer as my deadline with them would have been the end of feb i know the feeling waiting for the offer is long but what you cant have you cant spend :)

    but once u get the offer case will be closed within 6weeks im fighting mine tho as when i accepted the offer the insurance company still hasnt coughed but an the order to pay was sent mid december bu my case is an english company and thats much harder

    i wish u all the luck
    laura x


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