Personal Injury Claims Solicitors in Cork & Dublin

If someone else’s negligence injured you, you can seek compensation.

In Ireland, you start with the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB).

Steps:

• Notify the other side. Write to the person or business you believe is responsible within one month. This is best practice.
• Lodge your claim. Apply to the IRB within two years of the accident or injury.
• IRB assessment. The IRB values your claim.
• Outcome. If both sides accept the assessment, the claim ends. If either side does not accept it, you may begin court proceedings.

We can help you collect evidence and manage each step.

Compensation is valued under the Personal Injury Guidelines, which were introduced in 2021 and updated in 2025 by the Judicial Council.

The Guidelines give typical ranges for different injuries. They consider how severe the injury is, how long recovery takes, and any lasting effects. We look at these ranges together with your medical reports and your financial losses to estimate the value of your claim.

Most claims do not reach a court hearing.

Every claim goes to the IRB first, and many finish at that stage. If a claim moves to court because liability or the value is disputed, most still settle before a judge hears the case.

Yes. You usually have two years from the date of the accident or from the date you first knew you were injured to lodge your claim with the IRB. This is the statute of limitations.

You are also expected to notify the person or party you blame within one month of the incident. This one-month step is not a strict legal deadline, but a delay can be considered when your case is assessed.

If you suffered a physical injury, your compensation can include pain and suffering. This can cover psychological effects such as anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood that flow from the injury.

If you did not suffer a physical injury, you may still be able to claim for psychiatric injury in limited situations. One example is where you were present when a close family member suffered a serious injury. Ask us about the rules for your situation.

No. You can apply to the IRB yourself.

Many people still choose to get legal advice. A solicitor can help you understand liability, gather the right evidence, value the claim under the Guidelines, deal with insurers, and start court proceedings if needed. We can explain the pros and cons for your case.

All claims must first be lodged with the IRB. The IRB is an independent state body that assesses claims where everyone agrees to that process.

The IRB does not give legal advice. It will deal with you directly, and you do not need a solicitor to submit a claim.

“Tort” is the area of law that deals with civil wrongs. Negligence is the most common basis for injury claims.

A negligence claim arises when someone fails to take reasonable care and you are injured as a result. Examples include careless driving or an unsafe system of work.

Insurance is often involved.

For road traffic accidents, motor insurance is compulsory. Employers and property owners usually carry liability insurance for workplace and public place accidents.

You bring the claim against the person or company who caused the injury, not against the insurer. Their insurer usually handles the claim and pays any settlement or court award.