Organisation: Personal Injuries Board

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Girl, 10, awarded nearly €20k for injuries sustained in 2015 accident

A Circuit Civil Court judge has approved a settlement offer of €19,500 to a then-five-year-old Co Wicklow girl who was injured in a hit and run accident in 2015.

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Child, 7, awarded €45k after restaurant door 'crushed' two of her fingers

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€35m spent on garda compo claims in 5 years

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Judge takes swipe at lawyers over refusal to settle even a single garda compensation claim

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Teen who suffered injury in crash has payout increased by 400% after legal team refused initial offer

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Founding chairperson of Personal Injuries Board contests will of late aunt

Draft laws to deal with Personal Injuries Board issues due out today

Draft laws to ensure greater compliance with the Personal Injuries Board are being published today.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

No motor insurance cartel, says industry

The head of Insurance Ireland had insisted strongly the industry is absolutely not acting like a ‘cartel’.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2016

Drivers with clean records ‘exploited’ by insurers

Car owners with clean driving records have been exploited by the motor industry which has engaged in “cartel-like” activity, a high-powered Oireachtas committee has found.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2016

Report concludes drivers have 'been thrown to the wolves' over car insurance

Car owners hit with up to 300% insurance hikes have been “thrown to the wolves” of the insurance sector by State institutions who are charged with protecting them, a damning report has found.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

FBD chief in robust defence of premium hikes

The new chief at insurer FBD has made a trenchant defence of the industry’s huge premium rate hikes, but warned motor insurance costs could still rise by a further 9% next year if the judicial claims system is not overhauled.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

Motor insurance hikes - Time for the Government to hit brakes

The Irish motor insurance industry is out of control, hiking up premiums to levels never seen before, with little regard for private individuals or businesses that may be forced to close as a result.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

€50k for Dublin boy after head trapped in electric gates

A seven-year-old boy, who was injured when his head was trapped in electric security gates, was yesterday awarded over €50,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Personal Injuries Board slashes claims before courts

Personal injury claims before the courts have plummeted since a new state body was set up to settle cases, it was revealed today.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

More staff needed to handle compo claims

THE Personal Injuries Board (PIAB) is set to recruit an additional 50 staff to handle the flood of compensation claims.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Harney hits out at insurance companies

Tánaiste Mary Harney hit out at Ireland’s insurance companies today for failing to reduce their premiums quickly enough.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2003