There are many forms of accident that you can be involved in whilst at work or in the community that may mean that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries by making a claim in court. Many of these accidents include road traffic accidents and accidents involving public transport. These accidents include but are not limited to:

€ Being hit by a car whilst crossing the street
€ Being involved in a public transport accident such as the train, taxi, bus, tram or aeroplane accident
€ Being involved in a collision or accident whilst on a motorbike or pedal bike

Another form of accident you can have that you may be able to make a compensation claim for is a work accident. If you are injured whilst work through no fault of your own then you may be entitled to make a work accident compensation claim. There are many different forms of employment that can be classed as dangerous because there is a high risk of injury carrying out your duties. People in the farming industry are at risk of having serious workplace accidents and injuries due to the machinery and chemicals that are used on a day-to-day basis. There are many other industries such as construction, factory work and manual handling jobs that may pose a risk of receiving an injury at work.

Making an accident compensation claim

It may be possible for you to make an accident compensation claim if you have suffered a personal injury through no fault of your own. The definition of a personal injury is any physical injury, disease or illness or any psychological injury or illness. In some cases a personal injury may result in death.

Examples of personal injuries include:

€ Injuries received whilst using faulty equipment or facilities
€ Psychological injuries caused by discrimination or harassment in the workplace
€ Injuries caused by tripping or slipping on uneven paving

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident; public transport accident; work accident for any reason you feel was not your fault then it may be possible to make an accident compensation claim. If you are success in your accident compensation claim then you may also receive recompense for a number of different expenses such as rehabilitation; medical treatment and equipment needed to recover or make it easier to cope with your injuries. It may also be possible to claim compensation for pain and suffering caused.

In order to make an accident compensation claim you will need to speak to an expert as it is an incredibly complex process which may involve you taking those responsible for your accident to court. With the help of legal experts this process will be made a lot simpler.
Deadlines for making an thisaccident compensation claim.

If you feel that you would like to make an accident compensation claim then you need to do so within the strict timeframes laid down by the government. Although these timeframes differ depending on the accident that you were involved in, in most cases if you have been involved in an accident and sustained injuries through no fault of your own then it is important you speak to a solicitor and make a claim within three years of the accident happening. If you do not make a claim within three years then you may find you are not eligible to do so. It may also be possible for you to make a claim on a no win no fee basis, so speak to your solicitor about this option.

There are different timeframes in place if you are under 18 at the time of your accident. If you are under 18 at the time of the accident then a three year time period does not begin until your 18th birthday. To gain further information about this deadline please contact a solicitor who will be able to explain the details to you.
Laws and legislation used to make an accident compensation claim.

There are many laws and legislations in place for people who would like to make an accident compensation claim. In 1995 a no win no fee legislation was introduced to ensure that everyone was given a fair chance to claim, even if they weren't financially able to hire their own legal assistance. In April 2013 the legislation changed; so although solicitors are still able to offer a no-win no fee service, clients have to contribute towards any costs from the compensation they receive from their claim.

There are many other legislations in regards to making an accident compensation claim, and these are aimed at the individual accident that you have been involved in.

How to have the best chance of making a successful accident compensation claim

If you would like to take action due to being involved in an accident and sustaining an injury through no fault of your own then it is important to speak to a team of highly skilled and dedicated solicitors about the possibility of making a successful accident compensation claim.

It is important that if you are intending to make an accident compensation claim against those responsible for your accident you take as many of the following actions as possible:

€ Inform the police of the accident and any injury you sustained if necessary.
€ If the injury that you sustained was due to a road accident then inform your insurance company.
€ Go to your doctor or hospital to have any injuries you sustained examined and a medical report made, no matter how minor you feel your injuries are.
€ Gather any evidence you can relating to your accident and injuries. Write an account of the incident as soon as possible while it is still fresh in your mind; take photos of the accident scene and anything that you feel caused your injury; make a note of the names and addresses of any witnesses; and make a note of any other details you feel may be important to your case.