Do I have a Personal Injury Case?

‘Loss’ or ‘Injury’ due to my Accident

If, as a result of the negligent act or omission of another party, you suffer injury, loss, or damage, you may have a case against that party, or more commonly, their insurers. It can be difficult to determine yourself what constitutes ‘loss’ or ‘injury’, and these are terms that we will both explain to you and discuss with you in detail. At this initial meeting, we will begin to develop a clear picture emerging.

In many cases, it’s clear from the first day that someone has suffered as described earlier and that they will succeed in their injury case. The obvious example is a car accident injury claim. In other cases, the courts could apportion liability. In other words, they rule in favour of the plaintiff but they may make a deduction from the overall award based on ‘contributory negligence’. This means that even though someone may have been ‘wronged’, they may have contributed slightly to the situation by behaving in a negligent manner.

‘Responsibility’ and ‘Carelessness’ of the other party

For example, you may have had an accident at work, out shopping, road traffic accident or in any daily situation where the actions of another party had a detrimental effect on some aspect of your life, whether at the time or at a later date. Many people we speak to feel that they were at fault initially and delayed in bringing their claim or indeed never brought their claim to light. It can be hard to establish for yourself the complex legal boundaries of ‘responsibility’ and ‘carelessness’.

Our approach to help you get the best case outcome

At Synnott Lawline, our approach is straightforward: we quickly determine your position and whether we can assist you. Before accepting your instructions, we will have discussed your case with you and informed you of the strengths and weaknesses (if any). If you’re reading this and still wondering ‘perhaps I do have a case after all’, just get in touch and we’ll help clarify your situation.

It is important to note that many valid claims are never pursued because an injured party believes the accident was their own fault, even though the primary cause may lie with another party, and the injured person’s own negligence may only have been a contributing factor. In such cases, the courts may apportion liability. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult with your solicitor.

Every case is different

Every personal injury case is different, and before we make a recommendation, we will discuss your case with you in detail. In many cases, it will be clear from the outset that your injury case will succeed. If, however, we believe you have no case, we will inform you immediately. It will not be in your best interest to pursue a case with little chance of success.

Many thousands of people are injured every year in various types of accidents; at work, at school, public places, at home, road accidents and more. If you are suffering from an injury, physical or psychological, due to an accident caused by another party, you are more than likely entitled to pursue an injury claim. Contact us on 014537890, email info@lawline.ie or tell us about your case >