Personal Injury:

Road Accidents Mullaneys Solicitors have recently become aware of a number of cases where injured persons are being approached directly by the insurance company for the prime purpose of achieving a quick settlement of their injuries cases. The entire emphasis of the discussions is on reaching a fast settlement which can some times sound great to a personal involved in an accident who is usually shaken and not experienced in this area. In some of these cases the person involved is being asked to sign legal disclaimer forms in return for a quick settlement involving inappropriately small compensation for their injuries. This can be very unfair and many people receive small settlements disproportionate to there injury from the insurance company. It is in your best interest to seek legal advice before you sign anything in relation to an accident

Work Accidents

t is important to remember that under Irish Law every worker has the right to a safe place of work and a safe system of work. So if employers take advantage of workers by failing to respect their legal rights and it results in injury, the workers have a right to seek compensation for their injuries, loss of earnings and medical and other costs. Most employers in Ireland have an employers Liability insurance policy in place to provide financial protection for themselves in the event of a claim for injuries or accidents at work by any of their employees. After an accident occurs the insurance company takes an active role in handling the case for the employer. If you have an accident at work you should report your accident to somebody in authority. If necessary go to a Doctor or to Hospital. If you feel it is not necessary to go to a doctor and that the injury may go away, it is essential that you simply attend with your General Practitioner and inform him of your injury even if you have no intention of bringing a claim. The doctor will then have a record of the initial attendance and complaint in the event that subsequently the injury becomes more serious and it is necessary to make a claim.

Accidents in a Public Place

Often we are reluctant to assert our claim in fear that it may prejudice, for example, our employer against us. On the contrary by reporting and asserting an action for a genuine injury you are ensuring that justice is being done and reducing the risk that such an accident recurs for some other victim. Remember, if you have a genuine injury and suspect that someone could be to blame we can help