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Getting compensation for personal injury from fall

  • 06-09-2010 01:33PM
    #1
    Partizan
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    Three weeks ago I sustained a fall in a pub. I was coming out of the toilet when I slipped on a wet patch on the stairs. I fell on my back and sustained injuries (cracked rib as well as muscle and tissue damage in my back). I spent a night in hospital and racked up medical bills thanks to the accident. I was in contact with a Solictor and he told me that I had a good case to claim liability from the owners of the pub. As you can imagine I was in a lot of pain and discomfort up to now but I have been recovering from my injuries. It will another 2-4 months before I am back to full health.

    I got a phone call last week from an insurance company who deal with the licensed establishment and he called over to my place. He then upfront admitted that his client did not want to go to court and wanted to settle any compensation case including any compensation for my injury. Straight away that was admitting liability on their part and that they would not be contesting any claim on my part. He took copies of my medical bills and asked me how much money would be satisfactory to me. I told him that as well as paying for my medical fees I would expect some kind of decent compensation claim to cover any future medical costs (physios) as well as the pain and discomfort that I have had to endure. I told him that I cant go to the gym, run and I haven't had a decent night's sleep in weeks. The insurance guy will get back to me this week with an offer. I am willing to settle out of court and I do not want to incur any legal fees or engage in a lenghty legal process that could take years. I'm going on holidays very shortly. I would be grateful for any advice and possible compensation to expect. I wish to stress that I am on the road to recovery and the pain is easing.

    Thanks for any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    krudler
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    If they're accepting liability then you're probably better off keeping it out of court anyway, depends on how much the hospital bills are and if you've incurred any loss of earnings from being out sick, or will miss work, your solicitor should be able to give you a better idea I'd imagine.


  • #3
    fred funk }{
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,830 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    Check out the link below, it's the PIAB book of quantum and it's how they decide how much money the award to claimants.

    http://www.injuriesboard.ie/eng/Forms_and_Publications/Book_of_Quantum.pdf


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    Nevyn
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