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Half of all car accident injury claims settled under new guidelines
Half of all personal injury claims relating to motor accidents were settled under the personal injuries guidelines last year, according to new figures. The Central Bank of Ireland today published the fifth annual private motor insurance report of the National Claims Information Database (NCID), which shows a sharp increase in cases settled under the guidelines […]
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Data Breach as Personal Injury?
According to the GDPR, claims for material or non-material damage may be brought for infringement of personal data rights. The level of compensation for non-material damage claims has been given greater clarity following the decision earlier this year in Kaminski v Ballymaguire Foods Limited. In that decision, the case which is the subject of this article was […]
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High Court: Invitation to disapprove PIAB assessment rejected
The High Court has approved a PIAB assessment of €60,000 in respect of severe facial scarring and minor psychological injury suffered by the minor applicant in a road traffic accident.
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The Hiring Mirror: What PIAB’s Job Postings Reveal About Public Trust
In the mosaic of public discourse, the scrutiny of governmental institutions is both a privilege and a necessity of an informed citizenry. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) serves a vital function within the tapestry of our social fabric, evaluating compensation claims with a promise of fairness and efficiency. Yet, as the poet W.B. Yeats […]
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PIAB changes ‘of concern’
Far-reaching changes to PIAB legislation are set to create a whole new category of ‘high-risk cases’ that will run the gauntlet of becoming statute-barred – affecting applicants’ rights of access to justice
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Court of Appeal Quashes PIAB Assessment due to Inadequate Information
In Wolfe v PIAB and Mater Misericordiae Hospital the Court of Appeal, overturning a High Court decision, has quashed an assessment made by PIAB and referred the matter back to it for re-consideration.
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Transparency in Damage Assessments: A Critical Analysis of Wolfe v. PIAB
The Court of Appeal mandates transparency in damage assessments, emphasising claimants’ right to understand the calculation basis for general damages.
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Transforming Personal Injury Resolution: PIAB’s New Framework
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has undergone a substantial overhaul, introducing mandatory medical reports, identification requirements, and detailed incident descriptions to expedite personal injury claim resolution as of September 4, 2023. These changes, along with measures already in place such as deemed offers of tender and extended claim retention, aim to reduce fraudulent claims, enhance efficiency, and ultimately lower costs for insurers.
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New Garda Compensation Act: Are Your Claims Safe?
The Garda Siochana (Compensation) Act 2022 introduces significant changes to the Garda Compensation Scheme, including new application processes, time limits, and involvement of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
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Uncovering the Real Reason for the Recent 5% Drop in Car Insurance Prices: What’s Behind the Trend?
Discover how the introduction of new guidelines has forced insurance companies to lower car insurance prices, and learn how to make a claim for compensation in this evolving landscape.
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Motor insurance companies ‘can do more’ to bring down prices – Insurance minister
Motor insurance premiums fell by just 5% in the first six months of last year.
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Tender Mercies – Reform of personal injuries procedures in Ireland
As part of measures to address the concerns of the insurance industry and wider public regarding the level of personal injury awards and associated legal costs, the Irish government commenced a series of structural reforms in the management of personal injury cases starting with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003. These reforms are continuing […]
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