Half of all personal injury claims relating to motor accidents were settled under the personal injuries guidelines last...
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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...
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.