Note for Editors:
About InjuriesBoard.ie:
InjuriesBoard.ie is an independent statutory body, which assesses the amount of compensation due to a person who has suffered a personal injury.
Claims can be made direct via:
- Phone: Lo-Call helpline - 1890 829 121 between 8am and 8pm from Monday to Saturday
- Online at www.injuriesboard.ie , 24 hours per day, every day
- By Post to: InjuriesBoard.ie, P.O. Box 8, Clonakilty, County Cork
Key Data: Jan-June 2009| | Jan-June 2009 | Jan-June 2008 | % Change |
|---|
| No. of Awards | 4,402 | 4,652 | -5% |
| Average time to process claim | 7 months | 7 months | n/c |
| % of Awards under €38,000.00 | 88% | 87% | -1% |
% of Awards made for: Motor Liability Employer Liability Public Liability | 73% 16% 11% | 72% 17% 11% | +1% -1% n/c |
| Average Award | €23,932 | €24,320 | -1.6% |
Key Data: 2005 - 2009 (Jan-June)| InjuriesBoard.ie | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 (Jan-June) |
|---|
| No. of Awards | 951 | 5573 | 8208 | 8845 | 4402 |
| Value of Awards | €16m | €115.28m | €181.04m | €217m | €105m |
Value Breakdown of All Awards Jan-June 2009:| Value Range of Award | % of all Awards |
|---|
| <€10,000 | 9 |
| €10,000 - €20,000 | 54 |
| €20,000 - €30,000 | 18 |
| €30,000 - €38,000 | 6 |
| €38,000 - €100,000 | 11 |
| >€100,000 | 1 |