Work Injury in Ireland?
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At least 6,707 people received a non-fatal injury at work in Ireland in 2009. The number may be considerably higher because employers are only obliged to report injuries which keep workers off work for four or more days.

Also in 2009, 43 people died in work-related incidents and of these 6 were non-employees, and two were children.

Just as you have the right to expect to walk in the street, ride a bike or eat in a restaurant without fear of injury or damage to your belongings so you have the right to safe working conditions. Employers have a responsibility to ensure their employees are not at risk from falls, trips, faulty machinery, chemical exposure, aggression, or physical injury of any kind.

The term injury at work covers both physical and psychological damage like depression and stress and workers should be free from any form of harassment, discrimination or any kind of workplace bullying.

Am I entitled to compensation for an injury at work?

Perhaps the most common question in people’s minds after receiving a work related injury is whether or they are entitles to seek compensation for it.  Whatever the circumstances, if your own negligence or recklessness was not 100% to blame for the  accident, the chances are that you do indeed have a valid claim.

Can I lose my job if I make a compensation claim?

Another common concern is whether by making a claim the victim is in fact putting his job in jeopardy. Your employer cannot fire you for bringing a claim for compensation.

Talk to an Expert in Work Compensation Law

Our free advice line onputs you in direct contact with an experienced work compensation lawyer. On listening to your story, he or she will be able to tell you where you stand and also set your mind at rest regarding your job security.

There is no charge for the call and you are under no obligation to proceed with the case. If you can’t call right now, fill in your details on the call back form on the left and we’ll call you back.

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Work Injury Compensation Procedure

As with any other type of accident, taking care of your own health is the first priority. Even if emergency hospital treatment is not necessary a visit to your own doctor for a check-up is advisable. Many health conditions are initially hidden but become more serious over time if not treated and this is especially so in cases of back injury.

In most cases, you must make a work injury claim within two years of the accident. Obviously, it would be much better for you to contact a solicitor as soon after the accident as possible so that he or she can help you prepare your case and while the incident is still fresh in the mind of any witnesses.

Do I need a Solicitor to Make a Compensation Claim?

In Ireland you are not obliged to use a solicitor when making a claim for personal injury or work related injury compensation. If you wanted to, you could trust in the assessment of the Injuries Board of Ireland, though currently that is a route only about 10% of claimants choose to take.

When you consider that when you make a work related compensation claim, it is not your boss you are taking to court – it is the insurance company lawyers that protect your boss’s business that will be standing against you.

With that in mind, most people choose to engage a solicitor to help them prepare their case and fight their corner.

Right now, the easiest next step is to call our Free Work Injury Advice Lineon

If you cannot speak to us now, simply fill in the contact form above to request a call from us at any time that is convenient for you.

 

Regulations in the Republic of Ireland state that in contentious business,
a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.