No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons - The High Court

What this form is for

• • Use this form for personal injury claims going to the High Court
• • Use this form when the claim exceeds the Small Claims threshold
• • Use this form for serious injury cases requiring substantial compensation
• • Use this form when the defendant is outside the jurisdiction of lower courts
• • Do not use this form for workplace injuries (different process applies)

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Personal injury claims in Ireland must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of injury or from when the injury was discovered. This deadline is strictly enforced by the courts.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections filled
• • All personal details are accurate and up-to-date
• • Medical evidence reports are attached
• • Statute of limitations deadline has not passed
• • Correct court fee has been paid
• • Form has been properly witnessed if required
• • A copy has been kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons form from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your injury and the defendant
3. 3Gather all supporting medical evidence and documentation
4. 4Have the form witnessed if required
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate High Court registry
6. 6Pay the required court fee
7. 7Keep a copy of your submitted form and receipt

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used for workplace injuries which require going through the Personal Injuries Board first
• • The form does not guarantee your case will be accepted by the court
• • Filing this form does not automatically secure compensation
• • You may need legal representation to properly complete and submit this form