Workplace Accident Solicitor in Killarney

Accident at work claims in Killarney

Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe place of work, safe equipment and proper training and supervision. Where that duty is breached and you are injured, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost earnings and expenses.

Workplace injuries we deal with

• Falls from height, ladders and scaffolding
• Slips, trips and falls on wet or uneven floors
• Injuries from machinery, tools and equipment
• Manual handling and lifting injuries, including back injuries
• Accidents involving forklifts, vehicles and delivery work
• Falling objects and poorly stacked loads
• Burns, scalds and kitchen injuries in hotels and restaurants
• Farm accidents involving machinery, livestock or slurry
• Repetitive strain and occupational illness

Steps to take after an accident at work

• Report the accident to your employer and make sure it goes in the accident report book.
• See a doctor, even if the injury seems minor at first.
• Take photographs of the scene, the equipment and your injuries.
• Note the names of anyone who saw what happened.
• Keep payslips and receipts showing what the injury has cost you.

Will it affect my job?

Many people hesitate to bring a claim because they are worried about their employer. Employers are required by law to hold employers' liability insurance, so a claim is dealt with by an insurance company rather than paid by your employer personally. Penalising an employee for bringing a claim or raising a safety concern is prohibited under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Time limits and the process

You generally have two years from the date of the workplace injury to bring a claim. Most claims start with an application to the Injuries Resolution Board, formerly PIAB, and we prepare the application and the medical report that must go with it. If the claim is not resolved there, or liability is disputed, we can issue court proceedings.

In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.