Personal injuries and fatal injuries actions

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This subtopic provides an overview of personal injuries and fatal injuries actions in the jurisdiction of Ireland. It considers the Personal Injuries Guidelines, outlines the key components of Irish personal injury litigation and discusses the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland and third party rights against insurers in Ireland.

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    Practice Note: Ireland—The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland—provides an overview of the role of the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) in ensuring that victims of road traffic accidents are compensated when the other driver is uninsured. It considers the MIBI agreements and the role

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