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Types of Claims
- Accidents at Work
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Medical Negligence
- Fatal Accidents
- Overseas / Holiday Accidents
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Supermarket /Shopping Centre Accidents
- Aviation & Maritime Accidents
- Garda Compensation Cases
- Industrial Diseases
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How do I know if I have a good case. |
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To have a good claim for compensation a person must show that another party was at fault for an accident or incident. We can provide you with free advice, without obligation, on whether you have a good case or not. |
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Why should I choose Dermot McNamara & Company |
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We are a firm of Solicitors with more than twenty years experience in dealing with personal injury claims. Your claim will be handled by a qualified Solicitor (not a Legal Executive or other support staff) and regulated by the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland. We are one of only four firms of Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland who have been awarded the ISO 9001 Quality Mark which is independent proof of the quality and efficiency of the service which we provide. |
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Injury claims are generally concluded at one of three different stages. For minor and straightforward injuries the claim can be settled within a few months of the injury. In such cases the fee charged depends on the time spent on the case and the nature and extent of the injuries. If a claim cannot be settled in this way a formal claim for compensation must be lodged with the Injuries Board. This is the government agency which deals with accident claims. If an award is made by the Injuries Board which results in the conclusion of the case, fees are paid from this award and again the fees depend on the nature and complexity of the case and the extent of the injuries. The third stage involves issuing court proceedings for compensation. If the case is settled or if an award of compensation is made by a court the legal fees are generally paid by the party who is responsible for the accident. Again, the extent of those fees depends upon the time involved in the case and the nature and extent of the injuries. In some exceptional cases, a client may also be required to make a contribution towards fees if the court award for legal costs is insufficient to discharge the full legal costs of the case. |
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Although there are several exceptions to the rule, generally, a claim for compensation must be made within two years from the date of the accident. We recommend that injured parties file their claim as soon as possible to avoid the claim from becoming statute barred. Once a claim becomes statute barred, after two years from the date of the accident, no claim for compensation can be made. |
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How much compensation will I receive ? |
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The amount of compensation entirely depends upon the nature, extent and severity of the injury. The level of compensation is designed to compensate the injured party for the amount of pain and suffering which they have endured. Awards will also take into account additional items such as medical expenses, past loss of earnings and loss of earnings into the future. |
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