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Helpful Information

Instigating a personal injury claim against an employer or third party may seem like a stressful undertaking. However, taking the necessary steps to understand your rights and your eligibility to claim is easier than you might think. We’ve put together various guides to help you understand the claims process more clearly.

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Click on the links below for further information regarding bringing a claim.

Compensation for Personal Injury

Find out why it is vital to know your entitlements when starting the claims process.

How Do I Submit My Claim to the Injuries Board?

Read our eneral guidance on submitting your claim.

How should I fill out the Form A?

Questions to consider before completing this important form.

Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim Early?

Advice on avoiding derisory settlement offers.

Vicarious Liability

An explanation of this legal principle, enshrined in the Equal Status Act, 2000.

Further Reading

Other resources on the topic of bringing a personal injury claim that you may find useful.

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Flor McCarthy

Flor McCarthy

Email: flor@mccarthy.ie
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wears multiple hats, not only as the managing partner of one of Ireland’s leading law firms, but also as an author, speaker and an acknowledged expert in client service, innovation and marketing.

Beginning his academic journey at UCC, Flor furthered his education with a master’s degree in law from UCD. After gaining valuable experience as a solicitor in Dublin, the allure of home and the family brought him back to West Cork to contribute his expertise to the family business.
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John McCarthy

John McCarthy

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is a seasoned solicitor with almost 20 years of experience, specialises in personal injury and medical negligence claims, focusing particularly on high-value compensation cases. His extensive litigation experience spans Circuit Court, High Court and Supreme Court levels.

John's practice involves a diverse range of cases, from personal injury and wrongful death to property damage, defective products, professional negligence and judicial reviews.
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