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Form No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons - The High Court
The No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons is a legal document used to initiate personal injury claims in the Irish High Court. This form is filed when someone wants to take legal action against another party for injuries they've sustained.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons - The High Court
The No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons is a legal document used to initiate personal injury claims in the Irish High Court. This form is filed when someone wants to take legal action against another party for injuries they've sustained.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 2-year deadline for filing personal injury claims in Ireland.
- 2Missing the 2-year statute of limitations deadline
- 3Incorrectly identifying the defendant
- 4Failing to provide sufficient medical evidence
- 5Not including all necessary supporting documents
Plain English
This is the official starting document for taking someone to court in Ireland over personal injuries. It's like filing a complaint, but for serious injury cases that go to the High Court rather than a lower court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 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.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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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)
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Minor personal injury claim
Lower value cases with simpler procedures
✓ Check if your claim is under the Small Claims monetary limit
Workplace injury claim
Required before most workplace injury cases can go to court
✓ Check if your employer is insured with the Personal Injuries Board
Personal Injuries Board application
Road traffic accident claim
Required before most RTA cases can go to court
✓ Check if the other party is insured with the Personal Injuries Board
Personal Injuries Board application
Public liability injury claim
For injuries on public or private property
✓ Confirm the exact location and circumstances of the injury
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
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections filled
- 2All personal details are accurate and up-to-date
- 3Medical evidence reports are attached
- 4Statute of limitations deadline has not passed
- 5Correct court fee has been paid
- 6Form has been properly witnessed if required
- 7A copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct No. 1 Personal Injuries Summons form from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your injury and the defendant
- 3Gather all supporting medical evidence and documentation
- 4Have the form witnessed if required
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate High Court registry
- 6Pay the required court fee
- 7Keep a copy of your submitted form and receipt
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for workplace injuries which require going through the Personal Injuries Board first
- 2The form does not guarantee your case will be accepted by the court
- 3Filing this form does not automatically secure compensation
- 4You may need legal representation to properly complete and submit this form
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of the Personal Injuries Summons form used in the Irish High Court. Always check the Courts Service website for any recent updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the latest version from the Courts Service website
- Check if any recent changes to personal injury legislation affect your case
- Confirm the current court fee amount required with this form
- Ensure any recent court procedure changes are noted in your submission
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCUsed for High Court personal injury claims
- SRCSubject to Irish statute of limitations for personal injury
- SRCRequires proper completion and submission to High Court registry
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court fee amount
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific witnessing requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent form updates or changes
Common confusion points
Confusion about whether to use this form or the Personal Injuries Board process
Uncertainty about the 2-year statute of limitations deadline
Difficulty identifying the correct defendant to include in the summons
Confusion about what level of medical evidence is required
Uncertainty about court fees and payment methods
Confusion about whether legal representation is required
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