Boyd Rice Solicitors were instructed to act on behalf of Mr J in relation to his injury claim arising from a road traffic accident on the Upper Newtownards Road. Our client was the restrained backseat passenger in a car being driven by his friend that was involved in a collision.

Police and Ambulance Services attended the scene. Our client was assessed and transferred to the Ulster Hospital. He suffered a significant laceration to his forehead and a soft tissue injury to his neck. Various examinations with medical experts took place to establish the extent of the injury.

Court proceedings were issued. Liability was quickly established against the other driver. This serious accident had left our client with a visible scar on his forehead. The case resolved by way of constructive discussions in our client’s favour in the sum of £30,000 plus his legal costs.

Following the successful conclusion of his claim our client commented as follows;

“The case was handled in a professional way and I was always kept up to date with how the case was going.”

 If you have been involved in a serious road traffic accident it is crucial that you obtain legal advice at the earliest possible opportunity. Please contact us by phone on 02891 817715 or by email claims@boydricesolicitors.com

Neil McGranaghan was instructed to act on behalf of Miss K in relation to her claim for loss and damage arising from a road traffic accident in Dublin. Our client instructed that she was the restrained front seat passenger in a car driven by her Father. The car was stationary when another vehicle collided with the rear of the vehicle behind, pushing it into the rear of her Father’s car.

The Gardai attended the scene and all details were exchanged.

Upon her return to Northern Ireland the following day, our client attended the Emergency Department of the Ulster Hospital where she was examined and diagnosed with having soft tissue injuries affecting her neck and back. She also attended her GP who prescribed painkillers.

Protracted discussions took place between Neil and the other driver’s insurance company who were based in Republic of Ireland. The insurance company firstly argued that Neil could not deal with the case given that the accident occurred in the South and once that point had been conceded by the insurer they then argued that our client was not entitled to have her legal costs paid on top of her damages. Neil has previously acted in similar cases and referred the insurer to the provisions of Rome II EC Regulation.

Under Rome II our client is entitled to be represented by a Solicitor based in her own jurisdiction even though her accident occurred in another European Country. The case can be brought in our Courts here in Northern Ireland however our client is entitled to claim damages based on appropriate damages in the EU Country that the accident occurred. This was of great benefit to our client in this case as damages in the Republic of Ireland greatly exceed those here in Northern Ireland.

After lengthy arguments and negotiations our client’s claim resolved in the sum of £14,000 plus her legal costs. Our client did not need to attend Court nor did she need to instruct a Solicitor based in Republic of Ireland which would have been very inconvenient for her and would have resulted in additional time and travel expenses.

Following the successful conclusion of her claim our client commented as follows;

“This was the first time that I have ever had to use a Solicitor and I am delighted with the outcome. I used my local Solicitor, Boyd Rice Solicitors even though the accident was in Dublin. I would definitely recommend Neil to anyone who find themselves in this situation”

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident in the Republic of Ireland or indeed in another EU Country please contact us by phone on 02891 817715 or by email claims@boydricesolicitors.com and let us explain how we can help you. These are extremely complex cases and early advice is recommended.

Boyd Rice Solicitors were instructed to act on behalf of Mrs T in relation to her claim for loss and damage arising from a road traffic accident .

Our client instructed that she was the restrained front seat passenger in a car being driven by her husband. The car was moving at road speed when another vehicle exited a car park and drove into the car. The Police and Ambulance Services were not required to attend the scene and details of the subject accident were locally resolved.

Following the accident, our client was referred to Ards Minor Injuries Unit before being transferred via emergency ambulance to the Ulster Hospital for assessment of neck pain and lower back pain. She sought further medical advice from her GP which resulted in Mrs T attending physiotherapy.

Court proceedings were issued against the at fault driver. The case was settled out of Court and resolved in Mrs T’s favour in the sum of £7,000 plus costs.

Following the successful conclusion of her claim our client commented as follows;

“I instructed Boyd Rice Solicitors to act on my behalf, I am very pleased with the settlement and will continue to use Boyd Rice in the future.”

If you have been involved in a similar accident please contact us on 02891 817715, or by email claims@boydricesolicitors.com and let us explain how we can help you.

Boyd Rice Solicitors were instructed to act on behalf of Mr C in relation to his personal injury claim. Our client instructed that he was the driver in a vehicle which was travelling along the main road in Belfast when a tractor pulled out in front of him resulting in a head on collision. The impact to our client’s vehicle was so severe that the airbags deployed.

Our client’s left knee struck the console of his car. Upon exiting his vehicle he quickly realised that he was unable to move his knee. He was brought to hospital in an ambulance where an x-ray confirmed that he had sustained a fractured left patella. This would require a lengthy period of rehabilitation to include physiotherapy.

Court proceedings were issued and liability was established against the other driver. Our client attended medical appointments with leading Consultants and an MRI scan was arranged. This would enable the medical expert to get a complete picture of the extent of the damage and provide a long-term prognosis for recovery. Negotiations took place in the High Court by way of a joint consultation and the case settled in the sum of £42,500 plus costs.

Following the successful conclusion of his claim our client commented as follows;
“Boyd Rice solicitors made a long and difficult process as stress-free as possible.”

If you have been involved in a serious accident it is crucial that you obtain legal advice at the earliest possible opportunity. Please contact us by phone on 02890387060 or by email claims@boydricesolicitors.com

We were instructed to act on behalf of Mr and Mrs Y in relation to their personal injury claims. Initially Mr and Mrs Y were approached by an accident management company, however they were unhappy at using the Solicitor affiliated with the Company and instructed us.

Our clients instructed that the vehicle in which they where travelling in was stationary when it was hit from behind by a van resulting in significant impact from the rear.
The Police and Ambulance Services were not required to attend the scene and details of the subject accident were locally resolved.

Mrs Y was the restrained driver of the vehicle. She was shaking and shocked after the impact. Approximately 2-3 days after the accident our client attended the Minor Injuries Unit at Ards Hospital with neck pain, pain in her right trapezius and upper back discomfort. Our client sought further medical advice from her GP which resulted in medication being prescribed.

Mr Y was the restrained passenger in the vehicle driven by his wife. Within 1-2 days after the subject accident he developed discomfort and also attended Ards Minor Injuries Unit. He subsequently sought further medical advice from his GP. Mr Y sustained a soft tissue injury of his neck and upper back.

Both claims resolved without any need to attend Court in the sum of £4,000 plus costs.

Following receipt of her damages cheque, Mrs Y commented as follows;

“In the days following our car accident, my husband and I made contact with my insurance company. We had never been in an accident of this nature before and truthfully, we weren’t sure what to do. I found conversations with my insurer very stressful and confusing, I was constantly passed over to new people who I had to rehash all the details to again and again and I felt that there was no personal service or reassurance that my claim was being handled very successfully.

After venting to a family member, we were advised to seek the services of Boyd Rice Solicitors which we did the very next day. From then on in I was stress free. Neil McGranaghan and his team had achieved more in 24 hours than I felt my insurance company had in days and I was constantly kept up to date with all conversations that were taking place. All business was handled for us some of which included dealing with the other party’s insurance company, my own insurance and claims management company, ensuring I had a courtesy car, booking of medical consultations, general advice and reassurance and then negotiating us the best possible resolution and damages compensation.

From the day we made contact with Boyd Rice Solicitors, the process was seamless and actually, the most important part for me was that I felt that I was a valued client from day one. I have no doubt that if I am ever in need of future legal advice or services, that I will have the best team on my side.”

If you have been involved in a similar accident please contact us by phone on 02891 817715 or by email claims@boydricesolicitors.com