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Personal Injury*

We have considerable experience in all areas relating to personal injury* and represent both plaintiffs and defendants nationwide. We advise on the most appropriate action to take when our clients have suffered a personal injury* as a result of the negligence of another party. We offer personal attention, use simple language and provide practical and clear advice at every stage of the process.

* You should note that no solicitor/client relationship or duty of care or liability of any nature shall exist or be deemed to exist between Louise Howard Solicitors and you until you have received a written letter of engagement from us in which we confirm our appointment as your Solicitors.* In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

Road traffic accidents are the most common cause of personal injury*. Should you have been unfortunate enough to have suffered personal injury* in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, we can advise you as to whether you have grounds to bring a claim. We will gather as much information about your case before advising you whether you have a good case or not. If you decide to go ahead with your case we will deal with all aspects of it for you. We will guide you through the process, giving you support at every stage. We will organise the paperwork, obtain the reports and lodge your application to the Injuries board to ensure the best result and proper compensation for you. We offer personal attention, use simple language and provide practical and clear advice at every stage of the process.

* You should note that no solicitor/client relationship or duty of care or liability of any nature shall exist or be deemed to exist between Louise Howard Solicitors and you until you have received a written letter of engagement from us in which we confirm our appointment as your Solicitors.* In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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Accidents can happen at any time, on the road, involving cars or motorcycles, and many also occur in the workplace. Other common types of accidents can be simple things such as:

  • Slips and falls on wet floors
  • Uneven or broken pavements and footpaths
  • Wet or slippery supermarket or shop floors, due to spillage or cleaning, where no warning or ‘cleaning in progress’ sign is displayed
  • Tripping on obstacles on the floor, such as cables from electrical units, or boxes left on a floor
  • Trip and fall on stairs due to bad lighting or due to the absence of hand rails for balance.
  • Injured on somebody else’s private property due to hazardous conditions.

What we recommend that you do if you suffer an injury are the following:

  • As soon as possible after the accident report it to the Gardai/the property owner/management and/or your doctor.
  • Take a picture of the place where the accident happened
  • Take a note of the specific details of the accident such as time and date.
  • Take a note of the names of those to whom the accident was reported and if possible get written confirmation from them that the accident has been duly noted.
  • Take a note of the names and addresses of any witnesses.
  • Maintain a record of your costs and keep receipts.

We understand the impact an injury can have upon the victim and their family, often causing great physical and emotional pain together with financial distress. We provide a friendly proactive approach to resolving your case as quickly and cost effectively as possible. However, if it is necessary to bring your case to Court we have the expertise through many years of experience to represent you in this forum and achieve the best possible result.

It is important to be aware that the Statute of Limitations allows you a period of two years from the date of the accident to bring a claim for personal injury*. This is extended for minors and those under a disability. If a child has been involved in an accident the two year time limit does not begin to run until the child reaches the age of 18 years. A parent or legal guardian can bring a personal injury* claim on behalf of a child up until the child reaches 18 years. Once the child reaches their 18th birthday they will have two years to bring their claim if one has not already been taken. It is essential that you speak to a solicitor without delay about your case to ensure that you do not run out of time.

* You should note that no solicitor/client relationship or duty of care or liability of any nature shall exist or be deemed to exist between Louise Howard Solicitors and you until you have received a written letter of engagement from us in which we confirm our appointment as your Solicitors.* In contentious business a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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