PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITORS IN DUBLIN
Lalloo Solicitors is a Dublin law firm advising on personal injury matters arising from road collisions, workplace accidents, public-place accidents and injuries involving children. Each matter requires an individual assessment of liability, medical causation, evidence and the applicable claims process.
Personal injury advice from a Dublin solicitor
A personal injury solicitor can review how an accident occurred, identify the people or organisations that may be legally responsible and advise on the evidence needed to connect the accident with the injury complained of.
Lalloo Solicitors is based at Alexandra House, 3 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4. The firm can explain the Injuries Resolution Board process, communicate with insurers and other parties and advise on settlement proposals or court proceedings where required.
No solicitor can guarantee that a claim will succeed or predict a particular award. The outcome depends on the facts, liability, medical evidence, supported financial loss and the applicable law.
If you are comparing firms, read our separate guides to choosing a personal injury solicitor in Dublin and choosing a personal injury solicitor in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
What is a personal injury claim?
A personal injury claim concerns an injury allegedly caused by another person’s negligence, breach of duty or other legally actionable conduct. Establishing that an accident happened is not enough by itself: liability, causation and loss must be supported by evidence.
Do I need a solicitor to apply to the Injuries Resolution Board?
The Injuries Resolution Board confirms that a claimant may apply directly. A solicitor is not compulsory for making the application. A person may nevertheless seek legal advice about the proposed respondent, evidence, medical causation, limitation periods, an assessment or the implications of accepting or rejecting an outcome.
What can a personal injury solicitor do?
A solicitor can review the circumstances, advise on liability and causation, organise relevant evidence, prepare or manage the applicable claim process and communicate with insurers, respondents and their representatives. Where court proceedings are required, the solicitor can prepare and conduct the case with counsel or other appropriate professionals where necessary.
Is a personal injury lawyer the same as a solicitor?
People searching for a “personal injury lawyer” in Ireland are commonly looking for a solicitor who advises on personal injury claims. The Law Society of Ireland provides a public facility for checking solicitors and law firms.
What evidence may be needed?
Relevant evidence may include photographs, video, witness information, incident reports, Garda or workplace reporting records, medical records, medical reports and documents supporting expenses or loss of earnings. The precise requirements depend on the accident and disputed issues.
See our personal injury evidence guide for a practical checklist.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In many adult personal-injury claims, the general limitation period is two years from the date on which the cause of action accrued or the injured person’s date of knowledge, if later. The calculation can be affected by an Injuries Resolution Board application and other circumstances. Advice should be obtained promptly rather than waiting for the apparent deadline.
How is a personal injury claim valued?
Medical evidence, the nature and duration of the injury, the Personal Injuries Guidelines, prognosis, supported financial losses and the individual circumstances may all be relevant. Past settlements, online calculators or another person’s outcome do not determine the value of a different claim.
Do all personal injury claims go to court?
No. A matter may be resolved through the Injuries Resolution Board, mediation or direct negotiation. Court proceedings may be considered where the matter is not resolved and an authorisation permits proceedings to be commenced.
How are legal costs explained?
Section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 generally requires written costs information after a solicitor receives instructions. The notice must disclose the legal costs or, where that is not reasonably practicable, explain the basis on which they will be calculated.
Read our general information on solicitors’ fees, VAT, outlays and possible third-party costs.
How should I choose a personal injury solicitor in Dublin?
Consider the solicitor’s practising status, relevant experience, communication, responsibility for the day-to-day work, approach to evidence and written costs information. Reviews and recommendations can be considered, but they do not prove that a future claim will succeed.
How a personal injury solicitor can assist
The solicitor’s role depends on the individual matter. It can include identifying legal and factual issues, advising on evidence, obtaining relevant records, communicating with another party or insurer and explaining each stage of the process.
Initial review of the circumstances
An initial review may consider:
- When, where and how the accident occurred.
- The people, businesses or organisations involved.
- What was reported and to whom.
- Available photographs, recordings and witness information.
- The injury, symptoms, treatment and medical history.
- Employment, expenses and other supported financial loss.
- Any approaching notice or limitation deadline.
An initial discussion should not be treated as confirmation that a claim will succeed. Further evidence may alter the legal assessment.
Liability, causation and evidence
Liability concerns whether another person or organisation was legally at fault. Causation concerns whether that wrongdoing caused or materially contributed to the injury and loss claimed.
Medical evidence can document symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, but the relationship between an accident and an injury must still be considered. Previous injuries or medical conditions may be relevant and should be disclosed to the solicitor.
The Injuries Resolution Board process
Personal-injury claims must generally first be submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board unless the matter has already been resolved directly with the other party or insurer.
A completed application ordinarily includes an application form, the applicable processing fee and a medical report. The proposed respondent and circumstances of the accident must also be identified.
Depending on the matter and the parties’ participation, the Board may offer mediation or assess compensation. Where the matter is not resolved, an authorisation may permit court proceedings to be commenced.
Written notice and time limits
Section 8 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 provides for written notice to the alleged wrongdoer within one month from the date of the cause of action. A failure without reasonable cause requires the court to draw such inferences as appear proper and may affect costs where the interests of justice require.
This notice is separate from reporting an accident, notifying an insurer or submitting an Injuries Resolution Board application.
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Negotiation and court proceedings
Some claims are resolved through an Injuries Resolution Board assessment, mediation or negotiation. Others require court proceedings after an authorisation has issued.
A solicitor can advise on a proposed settlement by considering the medical evidence, supported losses, liability issues and the applicable Guidelines. No settlement or court outcome can be guaranteed.
Legal costs
Legal costs depend on the individual matter, the work required and the written terms agreed with the solicitor. Professional fees, VAT, anticipated outlays and circumstances in which another party’s costs may arise should be explained in writing.
In contentious business, legal costs cannot be calculated as a specified percentage or proportion of an award or settlement.
Types of personal injury matters
Lalloo Solicitors advises on matters including:
- Road traffic accident claims, including car, pedestrian, cyclist and uninsured-driver collisions.
- Accidents at work, including workplace safety, equipment and employer-liability issues.
- Slip, trip and public-place claims, including shops, footpaths and forecourts.
- Child injury claims, including accidents in childcare and other settings.
Each page provides information about the evidence and process relevant to that particular accident type.
Official information
- Injuries Resolution Board — making a claim
- Injuries Resolution Board — claimant FAQs
- Law Society of Ireland — Find a Solicitor
- Irish Statute Book — section 150 legal-costs notice
- Law Reform Commission — written notice under section 8
- Law Reform Commission — personal-injury limitation provision
- Judicial Council — Personal Injuries Guidelines
Contact Lalloo Solicitors
Lalloo Solicitors can review the available information and explain whether the firm is in a position to advise. Call 01 664 1800, email info@injured.ie or use the callback form on this page.
Reviewed by Lalloo Solicitors.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice concerning a particular matter. No solicitor-and-client relationship arises until Lalloo Solicitors confirms its appointment in writing.