He urged victims to ensure incidents are reported to Gardaí and that claims are filed with the Department of Justice within three months.
Victims of violent crime are being reminded to know their rights following a major ruling by the European Court of Justice.
The court has found that Ireland must provide additional compensation to victims of violent crime who suffer personal injuries - not just cover out-of-pocket expenses such as medical bills or loss of earnings.
Liam Moloney, President of the Pan-European Injury Lawyers Association and Managing Partner at Moloney Solicitors, told Kfm that the decision means the State must now pay for pain and suffering under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
He urged victims to ensure incidents are reported to Gardaí and that claims are filed with the Department of Justice within three months.
Moloney, who has an office in Naas, said the ruling is a step toward fair and appropriate compensation for victims who, until now, were left under compensated.
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