If you were hurt in a crash that wasn't your fault, the claim is made against the other driver's insurer. We explain how it works, from the letter of claim to the Injuries Resolution Board, and there are no upfront fees.
Choose the type of accident closest to yours for the rules that apply and what a claim can cover.
The rules that apply to car accident claims in Ireland, and what to do after a crash.
Make an enquiryYes, if someone else was at fault, even partly. That includes drivers and passengers hurt by another vehicle. The claim is dealt with and paid by the other driver's insurer, not by the driver personally.
Usually two years from the date of the accident, or from the date you first knew you were injured and who was responsible, if that is later. This comes from the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act 1991. For a child, the two years start on their 18th birthday.
The clock stops while your claim is with the Injuries Resolution Board, but it is still best to get advice early, while evidence such as CCTV and witness details is available.
Yes, in almost every case. Before a road or workplace claim can go to court, it must be made to the Injuries Resolution Board, with a medical report from the doctor who treated you. The other side has 90 days to agree to the Board assessing or mediating the claim.
If both sides accept the Board's assessment, the claim ends there. If either side rejects it, the Board issues an authorisation and the claim can go to court. Read how the Injuries Resolution Board works.
Compensation for the injury itself is set by the Personal Injuries Guidelines, which judges and the Injuries Resolution Board have used since 24 April 2021. On top of that, you can claim your losses, such as lost earnings, medical and treatment costs, and travel. Keep every receipt.
If you were partly to blame, you can still claim, but your compensation is reduced in proportion.
You can still claim. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) deals with claims against uninsured and untraced drivers. If the driver drove off, report it to the Gardaí as soon as you can. Our guide to claims involving uninsured or untraced drivers explains more.
Road traffic and workplace claims are run by Paul Kearney, who founded the practice, with trainee solicitor John Deeney. You can meet us at our offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Letterkenny, or deal with us by phone, email or video.
Contact us through our enquiry form, phone, or email. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and explain what to expect next. There’s no upfront fee to begin your claim.
Your case will be carefully reviewed by our legal team.
We assess the strength of your claim, advise on the documentation needed, and guide you through key steps such as attending an independent medical examination and preparing the information required for the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB).
Once you decide to move forward, we take care of everything. This includes gathering evidence, contacting the other party or their insurer, submitting your claim to the IRB, managing settlement discussions, and handling any court proceedings if needed.
Paul Kearney founded the practice and leads its personal injury work in Ireland. He is regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. Read Paul's profile.
We prepare your application to the Injuries Resolution Board, including the medical evidence, and advise you on any assessment before you decide whether to accept it.
You can meet us at any of our four offices, or deal with us by phone, email or video, wherever you live in Ireland.
There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we set out in writing how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. No Win No Fee explained.
It is a claim for compensation for injuries and losses caused by another driver. It is made against the driver at fault and dealt with by their insurer. Drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians can all claim.
No. There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we give you clear written terms explaining how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. Read No Win No Fee explained for more.
The insurer of the driver at fault. If the driver was uninsured or can't be traced, the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland deals with the claim.
It depends mainly on your injuries. A claim is valued once your doctor can say how you will recover, so a claim for an injury that heals within months is usually quicker than one for a lasting injury.
The other side has 90 days to reply once the Injuries Resolution Board has your application.
Most claims are resolved at the Injuries Resolution Board stage or settled by negotiation. A claim only goes to court if the Board issues an authorisation, for example because one side rejects its assessment. Read how the Injuries Resolution Board works.
You can still claim, but your compensation may be reduced if not wearing a seatbelt made your injuries worse. The same applies to any other way you contributed to your own injury.
Yes. As a passenger you can claim against whichever driver caused the crash, even if it was the driver of your own car, a friend or a family member. The claim is dealt with by their insurer, not paid by them personally.
Photos of the scene and vehicles, dashcam footage, the other driver's details, witness names, the Garda report, your medical records and receipts for every cost. Get medical help early: a record made soon after the crash is useful evidence.
Call us on +353 1 485 3560 or send us an enquiry. We'll listen to what happened, tell you honestly whether it's worth pursuing, and explain the next steps, including the letter of claim and the Injuries Resolution Board.
Regulated by the Law Society of Ireland
Kearney Law handles only personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Letterkenny. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to talk to a solicitor about your claim, or request a case review.
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