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Personal Injury Claim - Car Accident

  • 02-04-2017 3:25pm
    #1
    siobhan08
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    Hi Guy,

    I was rear ended a few days back. Been to the hospital to get check out and no big injuries. Have sore neck, back and arm so I would assume that would come under whiplash.

    Could anybody who knows share any information on how making a personal injury claim works?

    Edit after Mod post
    Just looking for some advice. Don't how it would all work and would like to have some knowledge if I decide to go that route


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  • #2
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,773 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    Moderator: Legal discussion only. No off topic posting. Off topic posts will result in bans.


  • #3
    Sue Pa Key Pa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sue Pa Key Pa


    You contact the 3rd party's insurers and notify them that you intend to claim from their client for damage & injuries. You then register with the Injuries Board for that aspect to be assessed. You can do this on your own, or with the assistance of a solicitor


  • #4
    siobhan08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭siobhan08


    Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »
    You contact the 3rd party's insurers and notify them that you intend to claim from their client for damage & injuries. You then register with the Injuries Board for that aspect to be assessed. You can do this on your own, or with the assistance of a solicitor

    Thank you.

    I have notified my insurance of the accident. Can they do it on my behalf or do I have to do it independently of insurance companies?


  • #5
    Sue Pa Key Pa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sue Pa Key Pa


    siobhan08 wrote: »
    Thank you.

    I have notified my insurance of the accident. Can they do it on my behalf or do I have to do it independently of insurance companies?

    Your own insurance company have the option of claiming back the repairs to your car if you are having it fixed up by them. They won't pursue the 3rd party to fix your car without first having sorted you under your policy and cannot act for you in relation to injuries.

    You can do this yourself, but a solicitor would be a better option


  • #6
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    Check out - http://www.injuriesboard.ie/eng

    You do not need a Solicitor for a simple claim...


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  • #7
    Really Interested
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭Really Interested


    thebiglad wrote: »
    Check out - http://www.injuriesboard.ie/eng

    You do not need a Solicitor for a simple claim...


    So what the OP's whiplash worth? What happens if the OP takes an offer and later finds out he has more than whiplash?


  • #8
    Barnavave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭Barnavave


    thebiglad wrote: »
    Check out - http://www.injuriesboard.ie/eng

    You do not need a Solicitor for a simple claim...

    You most certainly do need a solicitor for what you describe as a simple claim. The injuries board is practically run on behalf of the insurance industry and is certainly not an independent body.


  • #9
    Sultan of Bling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭Sultan of Bling


    You do not need a solicitor to submit a claim through the injuries board however you can obtain one if you so wish. It's entirely a matter for the op to make this decision.

    However op you only had the accident recently. You have 2 years from the date of the accident to submit a claim. What is the rush?

    Maybe see how your injuries resolve first?


  • #10
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Barnavave wrote: »
    You most certainly do need a solicitor for what you describe as a simple claim. The injuries board is practically run on behalf of the insurance industry and is certainly not an independent body.

    From experience, you don't. Just dont be conned by an early offer from the other parties insurance trying to lure you with the promise of quick cash.

    Mod "advice" re quantum deleted


  • #11
    Really Interested
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭Really Interested


    ED E wrote: »
    From experience, you don't. Just dont be conned by an early offer from the other parties insurance trying to lure you with the promise of quick cash.

    Mod: advice deleted


    Mod : advice deleted


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  • #12
    siobhan08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭siobhan08


    Thank you guys for the information.
    Would anybody be willing answer some questions via PM? Some info I would rather not post in a public forum.


  • #13
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,577 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Practical advice.

    Write everything down - now! Keep all receipts and other documents. Take photos of injuries.

    A few days after injuries, if you are sore or otherwise unwell, do go to a doctor. I went to A&E after a crash, was mostly fine - had been woozy and was shattered tired. Went to GP next day, mostly fine - a bit sore. 3 days later I was black, blue and bits of yellow.


  • #14
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    siobhan08 wrote: »
    Thank you guys for the information.
    Would anybody be willing answer some questions via PM? Some info I would rather not post in a public forum.

    Mod:

    I think that this thread has run its course.


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