Fee
€45 online, €90 by post
You do not need a solicitor. The Board uses the same compensation guidelines as the courts, and most claims are dealt with far faster than a court case.
Quick facts
- Fee
- €45 online, €90 by post
- Time limit
- Normally two years from the accident
- Solicitor
- Not needed
- Mediation
- No extra fee, about 3 months
- Assessment
- Most within 9 months
Who uses it
Anyone injured in an accident that was not their fault and who wants compensation. All personal injury claims in Ireland, except medical negligence, go to the Board first, unless settled early with the other side.
If the other driver was uninsured or left the scene, contact the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) first.
What it costs and what you can get
The Board's fee is €45 online or €90 by post. Your doctor will also charge a fee for the medical report.
Both the application fee and a reasonable cost for the doctor's report are considered as part of your final award. The award covers pain and suffering, and money you lost, like medical bills or wages.
In general, compensation is not taxed. Income from investing it may be.
How to make a claim
Write to the person you blame
Within one month of the accident, write to them saying you intend to make a claim.
Get a medical report from your doctor
The doctor who treated your injuries completes the report; the Board cannot treat your application as complete without it.
Gather your details
You need your PPS number or ID, the accident details, your injuries, and the other side's details.
Apply online and pay €45
Apply online for €45, or by post for €90, and tick the mediation box if you want it.
Wait for the other side to respond
They have 90 days to decide whether they want the Board to deal with the claim.
Accept or reject the award
You have 28 days to accept or reject the assessment; silence counts as rejecting it.
Things to watch
If you do not reply within 28 days, you are taken to have rejected the assessment. If either side rejects it, you get an Authorisation to go to court if you wish.
Going to court has a risk. If the court awards you less than the Board did, you will generally have to pay the other side's legal costs as well as your own.
Not writing to the other side within one month can count against you on legal costs if the case later goes to court.
Phone, forms and how long it takes
- Injuries Resolution Board (ROI)
- 0818 829 121
- Or email the form
- post@injuries.ie
- Injuries Resolution Board queries
- enquiries@injuries.ie
- Apply online (€45; €90 by post or email)
- Online claim application
- Application Form (with a Medical Report from your doctor)
- Application Form
- Post the form to
- Injuries Resolution Board, PO Box 8, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 YH98
- How long a decision takes
- Most assessments take about 9 months from when the respondent agrees.
- If you or the other side reject the assessment
- You get an Authorisation, which lets you take the claim to court.
From the official pages (injuries.ie, citizensinformation.ie), re-checked every night. Numbers and times can change, so check the official page before you send anything.
Common questions
How do I make a claim to the Injuries Resolution Board?
Complete the application form online or by post, with a medical report from your treating doctor and the fee: €45 online or €90 by post.
Do I need a solicitor for an Injuries Resolution Board claim?
No. You do not need to use a solicitor, but you can use one if you wish.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim?
Normally two years from the date of the accident. Write to the person you are claiming against within one month.
How long does an Injuries Resolution Board claim take?
Mediation takes about 3 months on average. Most claims through the Assessment Service are resolved within 9 months.
Is PIAB the same as the Injuries Resolution Board?
Yes. The Injuries Resolution Board was previously known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB).