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Should I accept a PIAB Assessment?
When an Assessment is made by PIAB, the question for you to decide is, should I accept the PIAB Assessment of my claim or not?
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PIAB Authorisation: What does it mean?
If PIAB don’t make a Personal Injury award or one is not accepted then a PIAB Authorisation is issued allowing you to take your case to court
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5 Truths about the Personal Injury Guidelines
In April 2021, new Personal Injury Guidelines were published by the Judicial Council.
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Over €206m in compensation awarded in 2020 as claims fall by 16%
The number of personal injury claims has fallen by 16 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year, with over €206 million paid out in compensation last year.
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Premiums? Why the ball is firmly in the insurer’s court
Until recently Irish awards for the bread and butter of personal injury claims – soft tissue injuries like whiplash – were notoriously high (an average of roughly €23,000 in 2018).
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What are the legal options after a farm injury?
Those who work on farms are eight times more likely to be killed as a result of an on-farm accident.
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Shocking: Central Bank report proves more compensation by not using PIAB
Settlements through the litigated channel are significantly higher than settlements through PIAB or direct claims.
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Boy who fractured arm playing on slide settles case for €60,000
Son was not in mother’s line of sight at time of accident during hotel birthday party
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Challenged: Woman attacks the sick reality of the new Personal Injury Guidelines
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Chopped: New Guidelines Slash Irish General Damages
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Time for the Government to come down heavily on insurers for not passing on cuts
There is no evidence yet that insurance costs are falling.
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Scepticism expressed by solicitors over personal injury award figures
Practitioners surprised by announcement but accept that guidelines have had impact
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