Product Liability Injury Claims
If you were injured in an accident caused by a faulty product, such as machinery, you may be eligible for compensation. We’ll guide you through the claims process.
How to bring a product liability claim
In order to bring a claim arising out of an injury caused by a defective product it is necessary to prove:
- Damage took place;
- The product was defective, and;
- The defect and the damage/injury were linked
To claim for a product liability injury, the injured party must have suffered physical harm caused by a fault in the product. All product liability claims must first go through PIAB, just like any other claim for personal injury. However, a number of additional and unique obstacles must be proven in order to ground a claim. These obstacles are extremely difficult to overcome without the assistance of a solicitor.
In product liability claims, it is rare for the Injuries Resolution Board to make an assessment of damages because the manufacturer or retailer will invariably maintain that their product could not have caused the injuries complained of or that it was being used incorrectly. In this instance, the Injuries Board will issue an Authorisation permitting the injured party to issue court proceedings. Under the Liability for Defective Products Act (1991), an injured party has 3 years within which to bring a claim. For more on The Liability for Defective Products Act, See our blog post on Defective Products.
If you have any legal questions or wish to start a claim for injury due to a faulty product, contact us. We will be more than happy to talk you through the whole process and answer any questions that you may have.
Statute of Limitations – 2 years to Start a Claim
You have two years from the date of your accident to make a claim, after which your case will become statute-barred. If you have any legal questions or wish to start your claim, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated and experienced team of solicitors, who will be more than happy to talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Contact us 7 days a week by phone: 01 453 7890, email: info@lawline.ie, or fill out our Call Back Form.
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Road Traffic Accidents
If you were injured in a road accident due to another party’s fault, you may be eligible for compensation. Our legal team will guide you through the claims process.
Personal Injury Accidents
Injury claims involving accidents in public places, leisure centres, and workplaces are common. We will assist you in determining who is legally responsible and secure the compensation you deserve.
Accidents at Work
Common workplace accidents arise from heavy lifting, carrying, slipping, tripping, falling objects, tools, machinery or repetitive tasks. Employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment. If your injuries were caused in work you may be eligible to seek compensation.
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If you’ve suffered a personal injury through no fault of your own, the path to fair compensation can be daunting. Our experienced solicitors have successfully represented clients across Ireland, offering compassionate, expert advice. Contact us confidentially any day of the week by call, email, text, or contact form, and a solicitor will respond. We’re here to help 7 days a week.
