You do have to go through the PIAB for most personal injury claims* in Ireland. Some people, though it is not recommended, choose to deal directly with the other side and come to an agreement of sorts on compensation.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Injuries Board does not deal with medical negligence. If you suffer a personal injury due to negligence by a medical professional, you can make a claim through the State Claims Agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAll personal injury claims* must go through the Injuries Board Resolution process, and both sides must wait on their judgement before deciding on taking the claim to a higher level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>How long does an Injuries Board claim take?<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
According to the Injuries Board, the claims process can take up to 12 months from start to finish before you get a recommendation on compensation.<\/p>\n
The initial filing of a claim and the mediation can take up to three months, though in many cases the process is over in less time.<\/p>\n
Assessing the claim and making an award of compensation can take up to 9 months in some cases, though, again, the process can take much less.<\/p>\n
A recent Central Bank survey found that cases that do not go through the PIAB can take up to twice as long, with possibly little difference in the outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>How can I speed up the PIRB claims process?<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
You can speed up the PIAB process by engaging with it fully from day one. Once your personal injury solicitor recommends you make a claim, then you should commit fully to the process.<\/span><\/p>\nWays to keep the Injuries Board process working for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
Submit all paperwork<\/div><\/li>
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Keep all your receipts from day one<\/div><\/li>
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Have all your medical records ready<\/div><\/li>
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Go for any check-ups when asked by the Board<\/div><\/li>
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Submit all claims on time<\/div><\/li>
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Don’t undervalue your claim<\/div><\/li>
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Engage with the mediation process<\/div><\/li>
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Listen to your solicitor<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Only by working with your solicitor and doing what the Injuries Board asks you to do can you get a good outcome from the claims process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Do you need a solicitor for a PIRB claim?<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
No, you do not need a solicitor for a PIAB claim, but having one on your side can make the process a lot easier to navigate.<\/p>\n
An experienced personal injury solicitor will know how to work with the Injuries Board and will have your claim ready for each stage of the process.<\/p>\n
They will use their experience to make your claim fully, for all the compensation you are due and can help you avoid some of the common pitfalls many claimants fall into with the PIAB.<\/p>\n
The solicitor can also advise you when to reject or accept the Injuries Board judgement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span>What happens after the PIRB issues an authorisation?<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you accept the PIAB offer of compensation, you inform them through your solicitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe PIAB will then issue an Order to Pay to the order side of the claim, which has the same effect as a court order. The other side must then pay you the compensation, and you can get on with your life.<\/span><\/p>\nYou can also choose to reject the PIAB’s offer, with all the extra work that may come with it.<\/span><\/p>\nYour experienced personal injury solicitor can be with you at every stage of your PIAB journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Can I reject a PIRB assessment?<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Yes, you can reject a PIRB assessment, but you should only do so on the advice of a good personal injury solicitor.<\/span><\/p>\n