Injured in Ireland as a visitor. You have the same rights as anyone else.

If you were injured while visiting Ireland, whether through a road accident, a fall in a hotel, a shop accident, or any other incident caused by someone else's carelessness, you have the legal right to claim compensation. This right applies to you even if you are not Irish, do not live in Ireland, and have returned to your home country. Irish law treats all injured people the same way under the Civil Liability Act, regardless of where they come from. The fact that you are a tourist makes no difference to your entitlement to compensation. To start a claim, you will need to contact an Irish solicitor who handles personal injury cases. You do not need to come back to Ireland to do this. Your solicitor can gather evidence of your injury, medical records, and details of how the accident happened entirely by post, email, and telephone. They will write to the person or business responsible for your injury, or their insurance company, setting out your claim. Most cases are settled without going to court. If the claim cannot be settled, your solicitor can take the case to court or bring it to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, which is a state body that assesses the value of personal injury claims and can award compensation. You should act within a reasonable time, as there are time limits for bringing claims. In most cases, you have three years from the date of your injury to start legal proceedings, though this can vary depending on your circumstances. Contacting a solicitor early means they can preserve evidence and get medical experts to assess your injuries while details are fresh. You will not be out of pocket for legal costs upfront, as personal injury solicitors in Ireland typically work on a no win, no fee basis, meaning they only take a fee if you win your case or reach a settlement.