A workplace accident claim* seeks compensation for a personal injury suffered while at work. You might slip on the canteen floor, damage your back lifting boxes in the storeroom, or fall when at work and have a workplace accident compensation claim*.

Your employer owes you a duty of care. If the employer breaches that duty of care, causing you a personal injury, then you may have a workplace accident claim* for compensation.

The torn ankle ligaments, the broken ribs and the head injury at work will affect your life, and you may be able to claim compensation.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors in Dublin can make your workplace accident claim* for compensation.

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What is a workplace accident claim*?

A workplace accident claim* is the legal process you follow to get compensation for a personal injury at work. You make a claim against an employer for their breach of duty of care to you when at work.

Workplace accident claims* in Ireland are made by employees against their employers. The Health and Safety Authority, the HSA, report over 10,000 non-fatal injuries in the workplace annually, with nearly 50 fatal workplace accidents. 535,000 days at work were lost due to workplace injuries, and 1.14 million workdays were lost due to illness contracted in the workplace. 

There is a significant impact on employees in Ireland due to workplace accidents. A workplace injury can have you off work for a time, needing further medical care, and you may have to make adaptations to the home and car. 

You can make a compensation claim* for the costs and losses due to the workplace accident. 

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. personal injury solicitors in Dublin, will be with you from day one when making a workplace accident claim*.

Common workplace accident claims*

Common workplace accident claims* in Ireland range from claims for a manual handling injury to claims for slip, trip and fall in the workplace and claims for a fall from a height at work.

You make a workplace accident claim* for the impact of the personal injury on your life and that of your family.

Common workplace accident claims* in Ireland:

  • Fall from a height in the workplace claims
  • Personal injury from a slip in the workplace claims
  • Personal injury from a trip in the workplace claims
  • Manual handling injury in the workplace claims
  • Personal injury from using faulty equipment in the workplace claims

Fall from a height in the workplace claims

The fall from a height in the workplace claims for personal injury come from a breach of duty of care by the employer. Your employer might send you to fix a roof tile or replace a light bulb, but without the correct safety equipment in place and if you fall, you may have a compensation claim*.

Types of fall from a height at work claims:

  • Farm worker injured their back in a fall from a height on the farm
  • A factory worker broke their leg in a fall from a height in the warehouse
  • A construction worker suffered a head injury in a fall from scaffolding

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors has the experience in cases of fall from a height in the workplace to make your claim for personal injury compensation.

Personal injury from a slip in the workplace claims

A personal injury from a slip in the workplace can result in claims against the employer for failing to keep the workplace safe for all employees.

The employee must keep the workplace free of slip hazards and have a system in place to promptly deal with leaks and spillages.

Types of slips in the workplace claims:

  • An office worker broke their wrist in a slip on the wet floor in the lobby
  • Industrial worker suffered bruising in a slip on the wet footpath at work
  • Lab technician injured their shoulder in a slip on a wet floor at work

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors has the experience in slips in the workplace cases to make your claim for personal injury compensation.

Personal injury from a trip in the workplace claims

The personal injury from a trip in the workplace claims are for cuts and bruises, the torn ligaments and nerve damage seen in Irish places of work every year.

You make a workplace injury claim for the personal injury caused by the trip at work.

Types of trips in the workplace claims in Ireland:

  • Teacher injured their back in a trip over exposed cables at school
  • Healthcare worker broke an ankle in a trip on an uneven floor in the hospital
  • Warehouse employee tore a nerve in the back in a trip at work

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors has the experience in trips in the workplace cases to make your claim for personal injury compensation.

Manual handling injury in the workplace claims

Manual handling injury in the workplace claims are for the head, neck and shoulder injury, the lower back damage and the pain caused by lifting heavy goods in the workplace.

The employer must provide full training and lifting equipment to employees doing heavy lifting tasks in the workplace.

Types of claims for a manual handling injury in the workplace:

  • Retail worker damaged their back stacking shelves without full training
  • Office worker tore ligaments moving boxes without lifting equipment
  • A hospital worker needed surgery to correct a back injury due to moving beds

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors has the experience in manual handling injury in the workplace cases to make your claim for personal injury compensation.

Personal injury from using faulty equipment in the workplace claims

Any personal injury from using faulty equipment in the workplace claims can be for losing a finger in a workplace accident or lung damage from using faulty PPE at work.

The employer must provide a safe place to work by maintaining all equipment used by employees in the workplace.

Types of personal injury claims from using faulty equipment in the workplace:

  • Burn injuries when electrocuted by faulty equipment on a building site
  • Eye damage when working with chemicals with faulty PPE at work
  • Back injury when a faulty forklift stops suddenly in the loading bay

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. personal injury solicitors have the experience in injury when using faulty equipment in the workplace cases to make a claim. 

At O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors in Dublin, we have an experienced team in place to look at the details of your claim and will work with you to get the compensation you deserve for the workplace injury.

Types of injury in a workplace accident claim* in Ireland

The types of injury in a workplace accident claim* in Ireland range from a broken leg injury to crushed toes to the deep scarring and bruising when injured in an accident at work.

You could suffer the effects of a workplace injury for life and make a compensation claim* because your employer breached their duty of care to you, causing your injury.

Common types of injuries in Irish workplaces:

  • Broken leg in the workplace
  • Burn injuries at work
  • Torn ligaments due to workplace injury
  • Crush injuries from a workplace accident
  • Eye damage in an accident at work
  • Severe spinal injury in a workplace fall
  • Scarring following a workplace accident
  • Repetitive Strain Injury from working without a break
  • RSI from doing the same work without a change of task
  • Back injury from using a faulty desk at work
  • Head, neck and shoulder injury in the workplace

A workplace accident can cause an injury which will keep you off work and unable to earn an income for the home. You may need intensive physical therapy and face hefty medical bills, or in some cases, a person injured in the workplace could need full-time care.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors in Dublin will make your workplace injury claim for compensation for a personal injury when at work.

Compensation in a workplace injury claim

Compensation in a workplace injury claim is for the impact of the accident on your life. Making a personal injury compensation claim* against an employer may be daunting, but O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors have the experience to make a claim.

In the workplace injury case, you claim for the effects of an injury on your life due to negligence by an employer.

The impact of a personal injury at work on your life can be scarring, difficulty in walking, chronic pain, and internal organ damage, with devastating effects. Injuries can be for life, and you may need to make adjustments to your home and car. You may require full-time care.
The level of compensation awarded for any injury is different for every claim. The effects of a workplace injury and the impact on one’s life can vary significantly from one individual to another.

Damages in a workplace accident claim* are a combination of:

General Damages in a workplace accident claim* are compensation for what is known as the Loss of Amenity in a person’s life.

The person injured at work could have:

  • Pain and unnecessary suffering
  • Difficulty in walking, exercising, and getting out of bed
  • A difficulty in doing the tasks they could do before the accident

You claim compensation for this Loss of Amenity due to negligence by an employer leading to a personal injury.

Special Damages in a workplace injury claim are for the financial costs to the injured person or their family for caring for them after the accident.

Dependents claim the Special Damages for costs and financial losses, such as

  • Medical Bills
  • Loss of Income
  • Out-of-Pocket Expenses
  • Paying for other care services where needed

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors have the experience of claiming compensation and will be with you at every step of the workplace accident claim*.

What evidence do I need to make a workplace accident claim* in Ireland?

To make a workplace accident claim* in Ireland, you may need to gather evidence, such as CCTV footage, medical reports after the accident and any workplace accident reports.

In any negligence claim, the smallest piece of evidence could make the biggest difference in making yours a successful compensation case.

Evidence to make a personal injury in the workplace compensation claim*:

  • Copy of any medical tests, scans and X-rays made after an accident
  • Accident report by the paramedic who attends the scene
  • A workplace injury report

  • A HSA incident report

  • A medical report from an independent doctor
  • Eyewitness accounts, such as those from other employees
  • Financial report on the impact of the injuries on your family
  • Report from a physiotherapist on the injuries
  • Report from a psychologist if you have PTSD
  • Mobile phone coverage of the accident
  • Eyewitness video footage
  • CCTV footage from the accident
  • Photographs of any injuries at the scene
  • Recent compliance with safety legislation reports from the employer

The more evidence you can gather, the better it may be for the claim. Our team of personal injury solicitors will tell you what evidence they need and how to get it.

If you are claiming on behalf of a loved one, ask them to write down what happened as soon as possible, while their experience is still fresh in their memory.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors in Dublin can tell you precisely what is needed and arrange for you to see the necessary experts when making a workplace injury compensation claim*.

FAQS

FAQS can help answer some of the questions you have about a workplace accident claim*.

The right question and answer can help make the process easier to understand and help when preparing to meet with a personal injury solicitor.

Common FAQS for workplace injury claims:

If a person injured in a workplace accident is unable to make a compensation claim*, their loved ones may be able to make it on their behalf.

Those who can make a compensation claim* when the injured person is unable:

  • The spouse of the victim of the accident
  • A parent of a person injured in a workplace accident
  • A step-parent 
  • A grandparent 
  • A child 
  • A step-child 
  • An adult-dependent 
  • Family members who relied on the injured person for financial support
  • A sister or brother 
  • A half-brother or sister 

A compensation claim* may take time, but having the right solicitor on your side can make the process easier in what can be very troubling times.

The Injuries Assessment Board is the body responsible for handling personal injury claims at work in Ireland.

The IRB will assess the claim and make a recommendation to the insurance company and to the injured party. 

If both sides are in agreement, the claim may be paid according to the rules of the Injuries Board. 

You do not have to use the Injuries Assessment Board, but it is the proven way to make a successful personal injury in the workplace claim in Ireland.

The IRB was established by the government to give both sides a fair hearing and to resolve personal injury claims as quickly as possible.

Your solicitor can work through the Injuries Resolution Board to help process the workplace injury claim.

You do not need a personal injury solicitor for a workplace accident claim*, but having a personal injury solicitor is the best way to get a favourable outcome for the workplace injury compensation claim*.

A personal injury solicitor will tell you if you have a valid claim. The solicitor will know how to make a personal injury claim and how to deal with the Injuries Board and your employer.

The personal injury solicitor will be your guide and expert advisor when making a workplace injury compensation claim*.

No, you will not have to go to court with a workplace injury claim. Any personal injury claim can be settled without going to court in Ireland.

The Injuries Board is usually the best way to settle a workplace personal injury compensation claim* in Ireland.

You may need to go to court if you are not happy with the outcome of the IRB process, and a personal injury solicitor will handle the case for you.

O’Reilly Doherty and Co. personal injury solicitors, can answer all your questions about workplace compensation claims*.

Make a workplace accident claim* today

Make a workplace accident claim* today by contacting O’Reilly Doherty & Co Solicitors. We have the team in place to handle your workplace injury claim and secure compensation for your injuries.

A personal injury claim can be a complicated process, but with the right solicitor on your side, you can get the compensation you and your family deserve.

Contact O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors in Dublin to make a workplace accident compensation claim* today.

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