Category: Personal Injury Claims

  • Damages in Civil Litigation in Ireland

    Civil litigation cases in Ireland can be finalized in a number of different ways. Remedies open to the Courts include Rescission of a contract An order for specific performance An injunction An order for rectification A declaration Damages. The most common remedy sought is damages. Damages are monetary compensation for a wrong suffered in a…

  • Fatal Injury Actions in Ireland-An Overview

    A fatal injury action is a legal action taken where a person dies as a result of the wrongful act of another. Only one action may be taken against the wrongdoer and it must be taken on behalf of all of the deceased’s dependents. Only the deceased’s personal representative is entitled to bring this action…

  • MIBI-the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland and Car Accident Claims

    Motor insurance in Ireland is compulsory under the Road Traffic Acts, 1933 and section 56 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. Every motorist must be insured without limit against personal injury caused by the negligent use of a motor vehicle. The obligation to insure was extended since July, 2008 to provide cover against property damage…

  • Road Traffic Accidents-Car Accident Claims and What to Do After a Road Traffic Accident

    You’re understandably stressed. Some fool has just driven into the back of you. And you are not sure what to do. Let’s have a look so that if the worst happens, you won’t compound your own misfortune. The most common type of personal injuries claim in Ireland is the road traffic accident according to the…

  • The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland | MIBI Personal Injury Claims

    The MIBI (Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland), funded by motor insurers in Ireland, was set up to compensate victims of road traffic accidents caused by unidentified and uninsured vehicles. There have been a couple of MIBI agreements in force with significant differences between the latest one. The relevant agreement in force now between the MIBI…