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The Great Insurance Distraction: Why Your Constitutional Right to Access Justice is Under Attack
We read with interest the article in the Irish Independent by Donal O’Donovan on December 17, 2025, titled “Legal costs nearly match payout in injuries cases that go to court.” While the article presents the latest figures from the Central Bank’s National Claims Information Database (NCID), it unfortunately regurgitates the tired, well-worn narrative of the […]
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WALKING INTO THE ABYSS: The Catastrophic Madness of Unrepresented PIRB Mediation
Considering PIRB mediation without a solicitor? Discover the hidden dangers, valuation errors, and binding risks that can cost you thousands. Essential reading.
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Making Sense of the Car Accident Claims Process
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, leaving victims grappling with injuries, insurance claims, and legal complexities. Understanding the different types of car accident claims can empower you to secure the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, knowing your rights and the claiming process can make a world of […]
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The Bigger Picture: How Irish Courts Value Multiple Injury Claims
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to suffer multiple injuries in an accident, one of the most pressing questions is: how is my claim for compensation actually valued? If you’ve injured your back, broken your wrist, and developed anxiety, does a court simply add up the values for each injury? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is no. […]
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The Illusion of Fairness: Why It’s Time to Rethink the Injuries Resolution Board
When the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) was first established in Ireland, it was heralded as a progressive solution to the slow and costly machinery of litigation. It promised a streamlined, non-adversarial process for resolving personal injury claims, one that would ease pressure on the courts while delivering justice quickly and efficiently to injured parties. The […]
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The Irish Independent’s Love Letter to the Injuries Resolution Board Ignores the Grim Reality for Claimants
In a world where headlines are increasingly crafted to pacify rather than provoke, the Irish Independent’s recent ode to the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) reads less like journalism and more like institutional flattery. Titled “Injuries Resolution Board is a cheap and effective way to settle claims – here’s how it works”, the article is an airy, […]
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Personal injury claims down by more than a third on five years ago
Personal injury claims have declined by more than a third in five years, according to new figures from the Injuries Resolution Board. The Board’s award values report for 2024 highlights key trends from over 20,000 personal injury claim applications and more than 8,000 awards. Claim numbers were 35 per cent lower in 2024 than in 2019, with […]
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Why the Injuries Resolution Board Is Not in Claimants’ Best Interests — A Response to the Alliance for Insurance Reform
We recently came across a blog post from the Alliance for Insurance Reform titled “Public unaware Injuries Resolution Board is cheaper than court”, and the bias was, frankly, astonishing. It reads like a promotional piece for insurers dressed up as public interest commentary. The idea being sold is that the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) — […]
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Aviva Chief ‘Dismayed’ by Plan to Raise Personal Injury Payout Levels
The head of Aviva Insurance Ireland has urged the Government to reject a draft proposal to the Judicial Council that would raise the guidelines for personal injury award payouts, claiming it would undo a decade of reforms. Aviva Insurance Ireland CEO Declan O’Rourke states that Aviva’s average prices for motor insurance in Ireland are lower […]
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Damages of over €83,500 awarded for rear-ending collision
The High Court has awarded damages of €83,563.97 to a man who suffered lumbar and leg injuries in a rear-ending collision in 2020. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Ms Justice Emily Egan found that the plaintiff’s refusal to undergo an epidural injection due to his fear of needles would not be considered a failure […]
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Judges’ proposal to increase injury payouts would undo motor insurance progress, Justice Minister is warned
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has been told not to “derail” progress made in reducing the cost of motor insurance claims. There are fears that a move to go along with judges, who have recommended increasing payout guidelines for claims, will send motor premiums higher. Latest inflation figures show that the cost of motor insurance has […]
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High Court Draws Inference from Failure to Call GP Witnesses
The High Court has dismissed a personal injuries claim arising from a 2016 road traffic accident. In Daly v Ryans Investments Limited T/A Hertz [2024] IEHC 703, the court had particular regard to the plaintiff’s decision not to call as witnesses her treating GPs and the GP whose report was submitted to the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIAB). […]
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