There is generally a 3 year time limit from the date that the incident/accident took place to make a claim.
This is different for claims under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme which must be made within 2 years of the date of the incident.
There are sometimes exceptions to these rules such as where the claims involve children. In this case, the time limit runs from the child's 18th birthday (except with CICA claims, which are always 2 years).
Different time limits can apply to different types of claims. We would advise that it’s best to proceed with a claim as soon as possible following an accident, to ensure that you are offered the very best care and support following any injury sustained.
If you're not sure, the best thing to do is to speak to a specialist solicitor. Any of our solicitors will be happy to discuss this further with you.
