Advice

WHO CAN MAKE A CLAIM?

The victims of accidents who were not to blame for the accident. For example:

Road traffic accident

i) Passengers;

ii) Innocent drivers;

iii) Pedestrians.

Remember even if you were not insured to drive at the time of your accident; if you were not to blame a claim can still succeed.

Accident at work

i) Employees;

ii) Self-employed.

Remember a claim can still be made even if you are injured away from your employer’s premises.

Slipping and tripping accidents

i) Pedestrians;

ii) Cyclists.

Remember that you can still claim on privately owned property.

Following negligent medical treatment

i) Patients;

ii) Unborn children.

Remember that consent must be given for certain medical treatment and without this claims can be made.

REMEMBER THAT if you were party to blame for an accident a claim can still be made and you can still win.

Victims of Assault

Remember that if you are the victim of an assault and you sustain personal injuries a claim can be made for an award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which can include in the more serious cases a claim for loss of savings and the cost of care. A claim can succeed whether or not the attacker is identified and prosecuted.