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Ireland: General Damages in Personal Injuries Claims—PIRB, PIG/Book of Quantum, Court Jurisdictions and Costs, Multiple Injuries, Fatal and Psychiatric Claims, Periodic/Interim Payments, Minors, Contributory Negligence

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This Practice Note addresses general damages in relation to personal injuries and will consider:

  • What are general damages
  • Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB)
  • Level of damages in each court
  • Book of Quantum (BOQ)
  • Personal Injuries Guidelines (PIG)
  • Assessing damages for multiple injuries
  • How payments of damages awards are made
  • Reduction in awards of general damages

What are general damages

General damages are compensation awarded to a person for the pain and suffering experienced as a result of a personal injury. They cover harm endured to date and what is anticipated in the future, and include both physical harm and psychiatric injury. They are distinct from special damages, which reimburse out-of-pocket losses (such as medical or travel expenses) and loss of earnings arising from the injury. When valuing general damages, there should be an appraisal of the reduction in the injured person’s capacity to enjoy life. The different categories of general damages are outlined below. For further details, see ‘What are General Damages’ and ‘What are Special Damages’ at Injuries Resolution Board.

Psychological injuries

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Anne Marie O'Mahony
Anne Marie O'Mahony , BL

Anne Marie is a Practising Barrister at the Bar of Ireland. She obtained a first-class honours degree in Law and Business from University College Cork (graduating 1st in her class and awarded title of “College Scholar”).  On foot of her academic excellence at Undergraduate level, she was selected as the Research Assistant for the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for EU Integration and Citizens’ Rights at University College Cork.  She was a guest lecturer of the LW3307 and LW3360 (Moot Court) modules in University College Cork.  Anne Marie previously worked as a paralegal in a personal injury and medical negligence law firm. She has experience in all aspects of litigation, including research, case preparation, client management and court procedures.  She was awarded the Arthur Brown Scholarship (for achieving the highest overall mark in the...

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