{"id":1048,"date":"2025-01-29T14:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/?page_id=1048"},"modified":"2025-01-29T14:01:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:01:42","slug":"head-injury-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/personal-injury\/body-part-injury-claim\/head-injury-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Head injury claim*"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been involved in an accident that has resulted in a head injury, you may be entitled to make a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/personal-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal injury claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The head injury compensation claim* can be for the medical bills you need to pay, the drop in income to the home when you cannot work, and any adaptions you may need to make to the house or your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors in Dublin can make your compensation claim* for the effects of the head injury in an accident that was not wholly your fault.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Table of content<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h2&quot;:0,&quot;h3&quot;:1},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;Table of Content|Contact Us Today&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-angle-right fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;custom_icon&quot;}\" style=\"--awb-counter-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><ul class=\"awb-toc-el__list awb-toc-el__list--0\"><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_What_is_a_head_injury_compensation_claim\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>What is a head injury compensation claim*?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Common_claims_for_head_injury_compensation\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Common claims for head injury compensation<\/a><ul class=\"awb-toc-el__list awb-toc-el__list--1\"><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Brain_damage_due_to_a_fall_from_a\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Brain damage due to a fall from a height at work<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Cracked_skull_in_slip_on_a_wet_floor\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Cracked skull in slip on a wet floor on a night out in town<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Broken_bones_in_the_head_due_to_a\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Broken bones in the head due to a trip when out for a walk<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Cracked_skull_and_brain_damage_from_a_road\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Cracked skull and brain damage from a road traffic accident<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Brain_damage_following_an_assault_in_a_public\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Brain damage following an assault in a public place<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Compensation_for_a_head_injury_in_Ireland\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Compensation for a head injury in Ireland<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Public_liability_insurance_for_head_injuries\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Public liability insurance for head injuries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_How_to_make_a_claim_for_head_injury\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>How to make a claim for head injury compensation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_What_are_the_time_limits_for_making_a\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>What are the time limits for making a head injury claim* in Ireland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"awb-toc-el__list-item\"><a class=\"awb-toc-el__item-anchor\" href=\"#toc_Start_your_personal_injury_claim_today\"><span class=\"awb-toc-el__item-icon fa-angle-right fas\"><\/span>Start your personal injury claim* today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"what\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">What is a head injury compensation claim*?<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A head injury compensation claim* in Ireland is for the effects of an injury in an accident that was not wholly your fault. You make a compensation claim* for the damages and costs of the head injury, such as a loss of income or the need for physical therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ireland, there are more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abiireland.ie\/understanding-brain-injury\/facts-and-figures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19,000 new brain injuries reported each year. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120,000 people are living with the effects of a brain injury, and 10,000 people are hospitalised with a brain injury in Ireland every year. Over 63% of people in the care of brain injury services are suffering the results of a car accident, while nearly 12% are availing of care due to a workplace accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People suffer head injuries in an accident such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Brain damage<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Bleed on the brain<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Nerve damage in the head<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Scarring<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull and brain damage<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one suffers a head injury, you may be able to claim compensation. The compensation claim* can be for the effects of the accident on your life today and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make a head injury compensation claim* for a loved one who cannot make a claim due to the effect of their injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience to make your head injury compensation claim* in Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN<\/span> solicitors work with you to get the compensation you deserve.<\/h4><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of personal injury litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 2%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 7%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 2%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 7%),var(--awb-color5-a));\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/claim-assessment\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">START CLAIM* ASSESSMENT<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"common\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Common claims for head injury compensation<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common claims for head injury compensation range from the injuries sustained in a fall when in the workplace to the brain damage from the car accident when on the way to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You claim head injury compensation against the person responsible for the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common claims for head injury compensation:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/personal-injury\/workplace-accident-claim\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain damage due to a fall from a height at work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull in a slip on a wet floor on a night out in town<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/personal-injury\/public-accident-claim\/slip-trip-and-fall-claim\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken bones in the head due to a trip when out for a walk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/personal-injury\/road-traffic-accident-claim\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracked skull and brain damage from a road traffic accident<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Brain damage following an assault in a public place<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pinhole\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Brain damage due to a fall from a height at work<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain damage due to a fall from a height at work could happen in the company warehouse, on a construction site or in the office. If you work at a height and suffer a head injury in a fall, it may be a workplace personal injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of fall from a height in the workplace personal injuries:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Head injury following a fall from a height when working on scaffolding<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Head injury from falling off a platform in the warehouse<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Head injury in a fall from a height when not supplied with safety gear<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have a personal injury compensation claim* for brain damage in a fall from a height at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"medication\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Cracked skull in slip on a wet floor on a night out in town<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cracked skull in a slip on a wet floor can easily happen in a bar or club where the management does not maintain the property throughout the night. You could slip on a spilt drink or from a leaking pipe and crack your skull in the fall on a wet floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The management of any entertainment space has a duty of care to staff and patrons. They must keep the floors dry or take steps to close off areas dangerous to the public. If they breach their duty of care to you could have a compensation claim*.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors can take a head injury claim* against the property owners where you suffer a personal injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"orthopaedic\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Broken bones in the head due to a trip when out for a walk<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken bones in the head, such as a fractured cheekbone or a cracked jawbone, could result from a trip when out for a walk in the park or around the local estate. A simple fall can cause a significant injury, and the property owner should keep any accessible area safe for walkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of broken bones in the head injury claims*:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">A trip on a broken paving stone leaves a child with a broken jaw<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">The trip on exposed roots on the path caused a cracked skull<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Woman suffers a cheekbone fracture in a trip over broken street furniture<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property owner owes you a duty of care, and you may have a compensation claim* if they breach that duty of care by causing an injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"misdiagnosis\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Cracked skull and brain damage from a road traffic accident<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cracked skull and brain damage are not unusual in a road traffic accident on Irish roads. Cars crashing at speed or even when not stopping in time at a road junction can cause serious injuries, including head injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of claims for a head injury in Ireland:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull and brain injury when two cars collide in head-on accident<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull and brain injury when a driver rear-ends the car ahead at speed<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Cracked skull and brain injury when car collides with another car at a junction<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors in Dublin can handle your personal injury claim for a head injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wrong\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Brain damage following an assault in a public place<\/h3><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain damage following an assault in a public place is a common personal injury claim in Ireland. Violent crime is on the rise, and you could suffer brain injury from an assault involving a weapon or if you are pushed over on the street and bang your head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of brain damage injury claims following an assault:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Brain damage injury claim when pushed over in a bar<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Brain damage injury claim from a punch to the head in an unprovoked attack<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Brain damage injury claim when hit on the head with a blunt instrument<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brain damage injury could affect your life, and you may need to claim compensation for the effects today and in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors can handle your head injury claim* and get you the compensation to pay for medical bills, full-time care, and any adaptions needed for the home and car.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN<\/span> solicitors today for all your personal injury compensation needs.<\/h4><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 2%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 7%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 2%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 7%),var(--awb-color5-a));\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pbnlitigation.ie\/zh\/claim-assessment\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">START CLAIM* ASSESSMENT<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"compensation\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Compensation for a head injury in Ireland<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation for a head injury in Ireland can be for a cracked skull in a workplace accident or the brain damage resulting from a road traffic accident. You claim for the effects of the injury today and in the future, such as the need for full-time personal care for life or a loss of income to the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The compensation awarded in Ireland for personal injury differs depending on the injury or injuries you suffer, such as the consequences of the head injury on your ability to work or to care for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury in a personal injury case could cause unnecessary pain, discomfort, and emotional stress. You could spend time in hospital and be unable to work or look after family members in your care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not one fixed compensation award for any personal injury claim*. A personal injury solicitor can only give you an idea of what is possible when you suffer injury in a road traffic accident or a slip, trip and fall case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every compensation claim* is different. You may experience pain and suffering due to the accident, which could affect your ability to work, travel, and provide for your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a head injury claim*, you seek damages for the effect of the injury or injuries such as nerve damage in the neck or the constant migraines on you today and in your future life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how to make a claim for personal injury compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"contact\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Public liability insurance for head injuries<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public liability insurance in Ireland is an insurance policy taken out by a property owner to cover compensation for accidents to members of the public on their premises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a head injury following an accident that was not wholly your fault while on property open to the public, you may be able to claim* against the owner\u2019s public liability insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public liability insurance is mandatory for business owners in Ireland. They must have it in place to pay compensation claims* for those injured while on their property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors know how to claim for a head injury against the public liability insurance of a property owner.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"contact\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#f7f7f7;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">How to make a claim for head injury compensation<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few steps to follow when you make a claim for head injury compensation in Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of your claims process, you must engage with the Personal Injury Assessment Board, PIAB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making any personal injury claim* may seem daunting, but with the help of PBN Litigation Solicitors, you can navigate your way through what can be a complex process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps to follow when making a head injury claim* in Ireland are:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),calc( var(--awb-color6-l) + 58% ),var(--awb-color6-a));--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),calc( var(--awb-color6-l) + 40% ),var(--awb-color6-a));--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-1048-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-780527d4556a078f8 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_780527d4556a078f8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"780527d4556a078f8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1048-1\" data-target=\"#780527d4556a078f8\" href=\"#780527d4556a078f8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Step 1: Engage a personal injury solicitor <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"780527d4556a078f8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_780527d4556a078f8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should engage a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to further your head injury claim*. The team at PBN Litigation Solicitors can advise on your case and how it could proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our no-obligation consultation, we can meet with you in confidence and advise you on the strengths of your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7ec4927f1b20b266d fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7ec4927f1b20b266d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7ec4927f1b20b266d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1048-1\" data-target=\"#7ec4927f1b20b266d\" href=\"#7ec4927f1b20b266d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Step 2: Investigate your case <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7ec4927f1b20b266d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7ec4927f1b20b266d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To investigate your case, we will request an initial medical report from your doctor to outline the injuries you sustained in the accident at work, when exercising in public, in an assault or if you were in a road traffic accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated reports with a final prognosis from your doctors will be taken up before your case is settled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will help investigate your case by taking witness statements or by making Data Access requests for CCTV footage\/personnel files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-281568e36ccc47bd3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_281568e36ccc47bd3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"281568e36ccc47bd3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1048-1\" data-target=\"#281568e36ccc47bd3\" href=\"#281568e36ccc47bd3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Step 3: Submission of the body part injury claim* to the PIAB <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"281568e36ccc47bd3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_281568e36ccc47bd3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission of the head injury claim* to the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will follow. Upon receipt of your medical report from your doctor, we may submit the claim* to the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PIAB will contact the negligent party and their insurers. The negligent party has 90 days to confirm to the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whether they will consent to the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessing the claim or decline to permit the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess the case.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they agree to permit the board to assess the claim, the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has nine months to do so. The <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also extend this period by a number of months if they wish to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the nine-month period, you will be sent for an independent assessment by an independent injuries board doctor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-41d4cc4b2f495cf25 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_41d4cc4b2f495cf25\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"41d4cc4b2f495cf25\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1048-1\" data-target=\"#41d4cc4b2f495cf25\" href=\"#41d4cc4b2f495cf25\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Step 4: The Letter of Assessment <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41d4cc4b2f495cf25\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_41d4cc4b2f495cf25\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PIAB will issue a Letter of Assessment to you and to the negligent party. In the letter, they will outline what compensation you are due for the personal injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and the negligent party agree to the Letter of Assessment, the PIAB issues an Order to Pay, where the negligent party must pay the compensation due to you by a specific date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, you may need to go to court if the negligent party denies responsibility for the head injury, refuses to pay, or the two sides cannot agree on an acceptable level of compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0ef9a78fc08e11675 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0ef9a78fc08e11675\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0ef9a78fc08e11675\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1048-1\" data-target=\"#0ef9a78fc08e11675\" href=\"#0ef9a78fc08e11675\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Step 5: Going to court <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0ef9a78fc08e11675\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0ef9a78fc08e11675\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to court may be the final step in resolving your personal injury case. Your solicitor will take over the running of your case from the <\/span><b>PIAB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when court becomes the only option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your solicitor will issue the court proceedings and advise you along every step of what can be a difficult process for you and the family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Court proceedings can be protracted, and you will need experience and expertise on your side when in the courtroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a head claim* is settled on the steps of the court when the negligent party meets the person who suffered the personal injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"contact\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">What are the time limits for making a head injury claim* in Ireland?<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a two-year time limit for head injury claims* in Ireland. You should start the process of engaging a solicitor and applying to the PIAB before the two-year limit is reached.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should make the head injury claim* immediately after realising you are suffering from it. The date of realising may be beyond the two-year limit in some cases, such as headaches or neck pain becoming obvious years after you suffer the original injury in a car accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could see another doctor with what you think is a different complaint, but they may see a path back to the road traffic accident or to falling from a height in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents can make any personal injury claim* on behalf of a child at any time until they reach 18 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a child turns 18, they have a two-year time limit to start a head injury claim* from the date they realise what happened to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"contact\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;\">Start your personal injury claim* today<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your personal injury claim* today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have suffered a head injury from a road traffic accident or a fall from a height at work, then PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience and expertise to manage your compensation claim*.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You, the client, are the one injured and in recovery. The last thing you should have to worry about is dealing with the PIAB or the courts when recovering from a personal injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBN Litigation Solicitors can take on your case and work with you to get the compensation you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of personal injury litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today for all your head injury compensation needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":781,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1048","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - 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