A recent report released by the Injuries Board indicates that both the number of claims and the amount of compensation awarded has increased in 2013. Figures released by the Injuries Board suggest a 2% increase in the number of claims being made. The average compensation awarded increased from €21,502 to €22,349 in 2013.
A breakdown of the type of claims and where they occurred indicate that minor road traffic claims have increased significantly particularly within the Dublin and surrounding areas with Roscommon having the lowest personal injury claims as a percentage of the population.
The report also suggests that motor claims and public liability claims are top of the list, followed by employer liability claims.
So what does this suggest? Is Ireland developing a “claims culture”? Or do we need to make our roads safer? I do not have the answer unfortunately but I can answer any queries you may have following a road traffic accident, accident at work or any injury sustained through no fault of your own. Feel free to contact me by telephone or at laura@brophysolicitors.ie
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