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Ireland’s Injury Claims Plummet | Cork News
Personal injury claims in Ireland are plummeting—down 35% since 2019—with another 4% drop last year. The Injuries Resolution Board’s new data reveals fewer cases mean massive savings: over €88 million in legal fees avoided by keeping claims out of court. While claim volume shrinks, award values are rising—over 10,000 awards issued last year, up 17%, with a median payout of €14,000 (up 7% from last year). Advocates like the Alliance for Insurance Reform say these savings should lower premiums, while Insurance Ireland applauds the system’s growing efficiency. Fewer claims, bigger payouts, and a…
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