What is a Injuries by Type Claim?
This section organises personal injury claims by the injury you sustained rather than the accident that caused it. The same legal principles apply whatever the cause: someone else’s negligence caused identifiable harm, and Irish law provides a route to compensation. The Judicial Council’s Personal Injury Guidelines 2021 set out value bands for each injury type.
Am I Entitled to Claim?
You can claim for any injury caused by another party’s negligence, whether it happened in a car, at work, or in a public place. The injury type influences the value of your claim. Longer recovery, chronic symptoms, and any ongoing impact on work and daily life all increase compensation.
Step-by-Step Process
Free Consultation
We listen to what happened and assess the circumstances and injury.
Medical Evidence
We arrange independent medical expert reports on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Loss Documentation
We gather evidence of lost earnings, medical costs, and related expenses.
IRB Application
We submit your application to the Injuries Resolution Board.
Settlement
Most claims settle through the IRB. Contested cases proceed to court.
Ongoing Support
We stay with you until the full settlement is received and paid out.
Evidence That Strengthens Your Claim
The stronger the evidence, the more straightforward the claim. Where possible, gather the following:
- Full medical records from GP, hospital, and any specialist
- Treatment records including physiotherapy, chiropractic, or psychological therapy
- Independent medical expert report arranged by your solicitor
- Receipts for medical costs, prescriptions, and travel
- Payslips or accounts showing lost earnings
- Photographs of visible injuries across the recovery period
- Personal diary of pain, function, and impact on daily life
Compensation Ranges
Based on the Judicial Council’s Personal Injury Guidelines 2021. Awards may also include special damages for lost earnings, medical costs, and future care needs. Exact value depends on your specific injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, significantly. The Judicial Council Guidelines value injuries differently based on severity, duration, and ongoing impact. A six-month whiplash and a permanent back injury are in very different bands even though both involve spinal pain.
The main injury sets the starting point, and additional injuries are added to reflect their overall impact. The Guidelines provide specific guidance on multi-injury cases. We ensure all your injuries are properly captured.
Atypical presentations and rare injuries are assessed on expert medical evidence rather than by band. We instruct specialist experts for unusual injuries and argue the appropriate value based on comparable cases.
Recovery duration is one of the key drivers of compensation within each band. Full recovery within six months usually attracts a lower award than symptoms ongoing at two years, even for injuries starting at similar severity.
Two years from the date of the accident or the date you first became aware of the injury. Miss it and your claim is statute barred, so contact a solicitor early.
No. The initial consultation at Keans is free. For personal injury cases we discuss all fees in writing before work begins. In contentious business, Irish law prevents solicitors from calculating fees as a percentage of your award or settlement.
Specific Claim Types
Explore the specific claim type most relevant to your situation.
Whiplash Claims
Neck and cervical spine soft tissue injuries from road traffic accidents.
Read more →Back Injury Claims
Lumbar strains, disc injuries, and chronic back pain.
Read more →Broken Bone Claims
Wrist, ankle, hip, and other fractures across all accident types.
Read more →Psychological Injury Claims
PTSD, depression, and anxiety caused by traumatic events.
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