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Compensation claim

  • 13-01-2015 8:40pm
    #1
    FullblownRose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    Is it possible to attempt to make a claim for compensation for something that happened to you when you were a child? In this instance, an accident that caused life long difficulties?

    If it is, would medical records still be available from the time of the incident, to support your claim?

    I'm wondering whether it's worth visiting a solicitor or would it be far too late to do anything about now, it a couple of decades later?

    Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you.


Comments

  • #2
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    The statute runs from the date you become aware of the injury. Contact a solicitor


  • #3
    Dr.Teeth
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Dr.Teeth


    I think, from when you turn 16yrs old, you have 3yrs as well, but always speak to a solicitor.
    Edit, your parents can take the case on your behalf if under 18.


  • #4
    FullblownRose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭FullblownRose


    Well it's 2 years from the 18th birthday in the case of claiming on own behalf for injury as a child. I have a phobia of medical examinations relating to the injury though so I am hoping that would qualify for an exception to the statute. I think I could cope with examinations *now* since I began taking anxiety medication.


  • #5
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    FullblownRose wrote: »
    Well it's 2 years from the 18th birthday in the case of claiming on own behalf for injury as a child. I have a phobia of medical examinations relating to the injury though so I am hoping that would qualify for an exception to the statute. I think I could cope with examinations *now* since I began taking anxiety medication.

    I doubt that would work.

    As there are time limits involved you should talk to a solicitor now rather than posting here


  • #6
    FullblownRose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭FullblownRose


    nuac wrote: »
    I doubt that would work.

    As there are time limits involved you should talk to a solicitor now rather than posting here

    I'll be talking to one as soon as possible. It's not possible to at the moment, hence post.


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  • #7
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    FullblownRose wrote: »
    Well it's 2 years from the 18th birthday in the case of claiming on own behalf for injury as a child. I have a phobia of medical examinations relating to the injury though so I am hoping that would qualify for an exception to the statute. I think I could cope with examinations *now* since I began taking anxiety medication.

    Was the claim settled prior to this ?

    As in example your a child and are injured in a collision. Your parents claim from their insurance or theirs for your medical bills.

    The insurance pays and it's done.

    No need to reply just something to find out before speaking to a solicitor.


  • #8
    FullblownRose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭FullblownRose


    Zambia wrote: »
    Was the claim settled prior to this ?

    As in example your a child and are injured in a collision. Your parents claim from their insurance or theirs for your medical bills.

    The insurance pays and it's done.

    No need to reply just something to find out before speaking to a solicitor.

    No, nothing was claimed in any way from anybody or anywhere. I wouldn't be claiming for medical costs but for the overall impact the injury has had on my quality of life.


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