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A cyclist and pedestrian injury legal assessment in Ireland assesses a road traffic injury claim for vulnerable road users, whose claims raise particular issues around visibility, right of way and contributory negligence. You receive a written review of liability, any allegation that you contributed, the Injuries Resolution Board route, the evidence to gather and an indicative value range under the Personal Injuries Guidelines. A service of this kind is a solicitor’s assessment of your position and the Injuries Resolution Board route. If you want to proceed further, with an IRB application, negotiation or court proceedings, a solicitor would confirm whether she can take the matter on, and that work is a separate engagement with its own terms and costs agreed in writing before it starts.
What’s included
- Written review of liability
- Assessment of any contributory negligence allegation
- The Injuries Resolution Board route
- Evidence to gather
- Indicative value range under the Personal Injuries Guidelines
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Cyclists injured in a collision
- Pedestrians hit by a vehicle
- Families of injured cyclists or pedestrians
- People who want independent legal advice after an injury
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review the accident and prepares a written assessment.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cyclist or pedestrian legal assessment cost?
Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Is there a time limit for injury claims?
Generally two years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge.
What is contributory negligence?
Where the injured person is found partly responsible, compensation may be reduced.
For more on personal injury claims, see our Personal Injury in Ireland guide.
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