http://businessandlegal.ie/personal-injury-claims-in-ireland This presentation looks at car accident claims, one of the most common types of personal injury claims in Ireland, and explains what to do and what not to do if you have been in a road traffic accident in Ireland

1. What to do if you are in a car accident
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2.  Account for 75% of personal injury claims in
Ireland
 Car accidents can lead to whiplash injuries,
spinal injuries, broken limbs, back pain, soft
tissue injuries, neck injuries etc.
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3.  Passenger injuries
 Poor state of the roads
 Cyclist injuries
 Animals/livestock on the roads
 Pedestrian personal injuries
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4.  See a doctor/medical practitioner/hospital
 Report the accident to the Gardai (even if they
don’t come out to the scene)
 Get registration number of other vehicle
 Get name, address, contact details, insurance
details of other driver
 Contact a solicitor
 Take photographs of scene and vehicles with
your phone
 Check insurance disc on other vehicle
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5.  Do not admit liability
 It may invalidate your policy of insurance
 Don’t leave the scene until details have been
exchanged and/or the Gardai have been out
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6.  Contact a solicitor
 Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) will
ultimately deal with any claim
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7.  Will advise you at each step of your accident
claim
 Will advise on medical reports, actuarial
reports (where necessary)
 Deal with Injuries Board
 Deal with respondent (other driver)
 Deal with insurance company
 Ensure a successful outcome to your personal
injuries claim
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8.  Visit http://BusinessAndLegal.ie and request
a free call back from Terry Gorry, Solicitor
 Arrange a free consultation to discuss your
case
 Call Terry on 086/81 21 797 or
 046/95 51 362 or email
terry@businessandlegal.ie
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