Injuries Resolution Board (IRB)
Navigating the IRB Process with Expertise and Efficiency
Our Approach to the IRB
Handling claims subject to Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) proceedings
- Purpose of the IRB: The IRB functions solely as a resolution board to assess damages and issue an Award, which holds the same weight as a Court Order.
- Scope of the IRB: The Board does not address issues of liability or credibility.
- Mediation Services: Initially, the IRB offers mediation services to all parties involved, aiming to resolve disputes before issuing an Award.
- Objective: The primary objective of the IRB is to award damages promptly and efficiently, bypassing court procedures, unnecessary bureaucracy, and associated costs.
- Courtroom Efficiency: The Board aims to replace assessment-only cases in the courtroom. Research indicates that 92% of such cases historically settle before reaching court. Learn more.
- Early Resolution: The IRB provides an opportunity for early remedy, freeing up courtrooms for more complex cases.
- Legal Advice: While a Plaintiff may choose to obtain legal advice during IRB proceedings, they must do so at their own expense.
- Insurer/Defendant Obligations: An Insurer or Defendant (Respondent) is required to make early decisions regarding liability, typically within 90 days of the initiation of IRB proceedings. However, providing ‘Consent’ is not a formal admission of liability. The issue of liability may be revisited if the process fails to reach a resolution and Court Proceedings are initiated.
- Negotiation Flexibility: The IRB does not prevent either party from entering into negotiations at any stage.
- Approach to Cases: Glennon & Associates Ltd handles cases consistently, whether they are subject to IRB proceedings or post-litigation.
- Settlement Opportunities: Negotiations and settlements can occur at any stage—before the IRB application, during the 90-day period before the Return Date, or at any point before the Award is issued.
- Resolution Process: The IRB will resolve the case if the parties fail to reach an agreement beforehand.
- Ongoing Negotiations: Negotiation opportunities remain open to all parties at all times.
- Summary: The IRB offers an efficient process to secure a timely Award, free from bureaucracy, while eliminating legal costs, which in some cases have been known to exceed damages. This approach provides substantial savings to Defendants without penalising the Plaintiff.
Why Choose Glennon & Associates Ltd?
Expertise:
Extensive experience in handling IRB (formerly PIAB) cases.
Efficiency:
Proactive management and engagement throughout the IRB process
Engagement:
We don’t sit back and await the assessment but actually drive negotiations throughout the process.
Results:
Proven track record of prelitigation outcomes for our clients
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