A road traffic accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. Whether you were the driver, a passenger, a cyclist, or a pedestrian — if someone else was at fault, you have rights. Most people underestimate the value of their claim. Find out where you stand.
Under Irish law, you can claim compensation if another driver's negligence caused or contributed to your injuries. You do not need to be completely blameless — even if you were partly at fault, you may still be entitled to a reduced award. The other driver's insurance company will investigate, but remember: their job is to pay as little as possible. Yours is to get what you deserve.
The key evidence in any road traffic accident claim is the Garda report, witness statements, dashcam footage, and your medical records. Your solicitor will gather all of this on your behalf.
Do not accept any offer from an insurance company without speaking to a solicitor first. Initial offers are almost always significantly below what your claim is actually worth. Once you accept, you cannot go back.
Katarzyna was stopped at traffic lights on the Naas Road when a van went into the back of her at speed. Her car was written off. She had whiplash and soft tissue injuries to her neck and shoulder that kept her off work for six weeks.
The van driver's insurer rang her quickly and made what seemed like a reasonable offer. They were polite, efficient, and made the process sound simple. Katarzyna nearly agreed on the spot — she just wanted it over with.
A friend told her to get a solicitor first. The solicitor took one look at the offer and told her it was less than half what her case was worth. Medical evidence was gathered, a full loss of earnings claim was included, and the case settled over a year later for substantially more.
The insurer had been friendly because they knew they were getting a bargain.
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