The Book of Quantum is a general guide as to the amounts that may be awarded or assessed in respect of specified types of injury.
Compensation awards are made up of both General Damages and Special Damages. General Damages cover compensation for pain and suffering resulting from the injuries sustained in an accident. The Book of Quantum / Estimator provides a guide to the Damages that may be received.
Special Damages are any expenses that have been incurred as a result of the accident. Special Damages cover areas such as loss of earnings, medical expenses, out of pocket expenses and vehicle damage costs. In serious cases there may also be future loss of earnings, future expenses etc.
InjuriesBoard.ie assesses Damages on the same basis and by reference to the same principles as Damages measured by the Courts. In fact, both the Courts and InjuriesBoard.ie must, by law, have regard to the Book of Quantum when making an award for personal injury compensation.
InjuriesBoard.ie bases its assessments on the medical reports submitted by the injured party and review each case on an individual basis with reference to the Book of Quantum and in line current levels of compensation.
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