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Injuries Board-Authorisation to take legal action.

  • 01-11-2014 1:31am
    #1
    res ipsa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I live in Oz and when back in Ireland had an injury in a hotel. I did the Injuries Board application by myself and received a letter from them dated 25th sept 2014 saying as the respondant did not respond I have authorisation to take legal action if I wish for six months from the date mentioned.

    My question is what now?
    As I live in Oz what should I look for in a solicitor in Ireland & can it be done by e-mailing back & forward? Are the solicitors costs relevant to me or do a lot offer no foal no fee.

    Any advice either on the forum or PM much appreciated ppl:)


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  • #2
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    You really need a solicitor to bring proceedings for you.

    You should be able to deal with solicitors via email, for much of what is required.

    No foal no fee isn't really a feasible basis upon which to do business, because a party who loses or who does not beat an Injuries Board assessment may have to pay the other party's costs. Also, the cost of outlays and medical reports may have to be discharged by you.

    It is possible that a solicitor may agree to act for you on the basis that he/she will agree not to charge a professional fee in the event that you are not successful.


  • #3
    goz83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,035 ✭✭✭goz83


    A solicitor should be able to assist you, but you might want to at least have a phone conversation first and then chat via email. You will have to pay the costs for any fees outside of professional solicitor fees along the way, assuming you find a solicitor offering the no foal no fee (no win no fee). Might be a bit of a challenge though, as you live down under. Many solicitors won't want the hassle IMO.


  • #4
    Claw Hammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,548 ✭✭✭Claw Hammer


    goz83 wrote: »
    A solicitor should be able to assist you, but you might want to at least have a phone conversation first and then chat via email. You will have to pay the costs for any fees outside of professional solicitor fees along the way, assuming you find a solicitor offering the no foal no fee (no win no fee). Might be a bit of a challenge though, as you live down under. Many solicitors won't want the hassle IMO.

    There are many solicitors who wll happily run a reasonably arguable personal injury action on a no foal, no fee basis. There are practical difficulties such as compliance with the money laundering legislation and the question of availability fro an oral hearing when the matter is set down for trial. Paying for outlay however is now a requirement of even the most accommodating solicitors.


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