A person under the age of 18 must bring case through a person called a next friend. This person is accountable to the court and as the person is a juvenile the court will insist that they are professionally represented to protect their interest in every way.

The fact that the other driver is uninsured does not stop you from bringing a personal injuries action. The procedure is that a body called the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland participate in the proceedings and they effectively stand in place of an insurance company. This is quite a complicated and difficult aspect of a [...]

A pre-existing injury or medical problem does not stop a person from bringing a personal injuries* action. Very often an injury sustained in an accident can exacerbate a pre-existing injury.

The duration of a personal injuries* action is dependent on a number of factors these include the complexity of the issues involved and the nature of the injuries involved. If for example there is a dispute as to who is responsible the case is likely to proceed all the way to court. Equally if the [...]

It is best practice is to proceed as promptly as possible. In order to take an action for personal injuries the action must be initiated within two years of the date of the accident.

In the event of a road traffic collision you should contact An Garda Siochana as it can be a criminal offence to leave the scene of an accident. You should try to ensure the scene is either preserved or recorded. Quite often the vehicle will have to be moved due to the obstruction of traffic. [...]