GAFFNEY HALLIGAN & CO. SOLICITORS
Personal Injury
Gaffney Halligan has over 30 years experience handling personal injury actions. We have a highly experienced team of solicitors dedicated to dealing with all types of injuries and accidents.
We have a particular expertise in road traffic accidents, assault cases, occupational injuries, professional negligence, medical negligence and taking a case through the Injuries Board. Our specialist team can help you evaluate your compensation claim.
When a person suffers a personal injury, there are two ways in which compensation can be recovered:
• The Injuries Board (formerly known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board "PIAB”)
• The Litigation Process - through the Court system
The Injuries Board
The Injuries Board is an independent body which was set up under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003. It provides assessment of personal injury compensation for victims of workplace, motor and public liability accidents. It does not assess Personal Injury claims that are the result of medical negligence.
The Injuries Board is the first route that must be followed when seeking compensation for a personal injury. At Gaffney Halligan we have assisted a large number of clients in receiving compensation following a personal injury by taking their case through the Injuries Board system. It is important to be properly advised throughout this process to ensure that the appropriate level of compensation is awarded by the Injuries Board and also to receive professional guidance for any settlement discussions which might take place during the process.
If either party is dissatisfied with the award or if the Injuries Board deems it appropriate, an Authorisation will be given for the claim to be transferred to the Courts.
There is a very short window within which to bring a claim to the Injuries Board, namely 2 years from the date of injury. Notification of the claim has to be made within 6 months of the date of accident, although this can be extended.
If you feel that you have sustained a personal injury and should be compensated, please contact us for expert advice on the best way to proceed.