Car accidents are very common on Irish roads, with the RSA figure for collisions on Irish roads estimated to be almost 49,000 in total in 2019. The CSO has estimated that in 2019 2 out of 3 road accidents in the previous twelve months that their survey respondents were involved in involved car with car accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n75% of Personal Injuries Assessment Board claims arise from road traffic accidents, including car accident claims. Common car accident claims include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
Car collisions claim<\/div><\/li>
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Minor impact car accident claim<\/div><\/li>
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Car parking accident claim<\/div><\/li>
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Fatal road accident claim<\/div><\/li>
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Hit and run accident claim<\/div><\/li>
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Uninsured driver claim<\/div><\/li>
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Passenger injury claim<\/div><\/li>
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Accidents with intoxicated driver claim<\/div><\/li>
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Accidents involving foreign registered car claim<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>Car collisions<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Collisions between two or more cars are one of the most common types of road traffic accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRear-end collisions, side- impact collisions, and collisions involving merging traffic or when navigating road junctions or roundabouts can all result in injury to the parties involved and it can be difficult to determine liability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCar insurance may protect against damage to your car but will not provide compensation for your injuries or any loss of income or additional expenses you incur.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is important if you are involved in a car accident that you gather evidence at the scene as best you can as it may help to determine liability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Minor impact car accident claims<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Even relatively minor impact car accidents can leave you injured and have an effect on your life and the extent of vehicle damage does not always correlate to the injuries sustained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAll road users have a responsibility to drive responsibly and if you have been injured by the negligent driving of another, even in a minor ‘tip’ or car accident than you may be able to seek compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Car parking accident claims<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Car parks can be busy spaces and car accidents can occur.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you have been injured in a car park car accident and your injury can be proved to have been caused by the negligent driving of another, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Fatal road traffic accident claims<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Road traffic accident fatality statistics frequently make the news but behind the headlines are families who have lost a loved one.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you have lost someone in a fatal car accident due to the wrongful action of another, then you may be entitled to compensation which may alleviate the financial burden even if it cannot bring your family member back.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Hit and run accident<\/h4><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In the event where you are injured in a ‘hit and run’ type car accident, the other driver may not be easily traced.<\/span><\/p>\nIt helps if you can record any details of the other vehicle as much as possible, such as type, colour and make of car as well as the registration number if at all possible.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the event of a ‘hit and run’ type car accident compensation for your injuries may be sought from MIBI, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Uninsured driver claims<\/h4><\/span>