Accident at Work Solicitors
Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Dublin City Centre
Accident at Work Solicitors in Blanchardstown Dublin.
Accidents at the workplace occur in many different workplace settings including construction sites, motoring incidents, restaurant kitchens, and even in moderately low-risk environments such as offices.
When someone suffers an injury through an accident at work and if there was a ‘liable party’ other than the victim (e.g. the employer), workplace injury claims can be made against an employer (most often against the latter’s insurers) and/or against related liable parties. Read below to find out if we can help you with any type of workplace injury claims today.
HAVING A VALID WORK INJURY CLAIM
Claims can be made by victims of workplace accidents for;
- Recompense for the injury including pain and sufferring (known as general damages)
- Other damages such as special damages
- Loss of earnings
- Future loss of earnings
- Out of pocket medical and other expenses
For further information contact our Workplace Injury Solicitors Dublin here or on 01-8272888
Workplace accidents when they do occur proceed in the manner of general personal injury claims and in the first instance an application is made to the Injuries Board.
The Injuries Board reported that the types of accidents at work and their severity varied greatly and that they included construction mishaps such as;
- Being hit by a forklift or digger
- Being rear-ended while operating a forklift or other machinery
- Crush injuries from falling pallets
- Falling or being thrown from a forklift
- Injuries involving lifting or manual handling
- Being struck by a crane tilt
- Accidents at work caused by not wearing safety equipment
CRANE AND FORKLIFT ACCIDENT EXAMPLES
Recently the Injuries Board highlighted the increase in certain workplace accidents that were resulting in personal injury claims in particular in relation to accidents involving lifting equipment such as forklifts and cranes. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board or PIAB is an independent state body that assesses personal injury compensation.
In 2013 40 people received compensation for accidents in the workplace involving forklifts and cranes totaling €1.3 million euro, compared to only 34 people in 2011.
The Injuries Board reported that the average compensation award for these types of accidents at work involving cranes and forklifts that resulted in fractured and broken bones and soft tissue injuries was €32,990.
Obviously, this is only an average figure which means that some compensation awards for these accidents at work were higher than this figure and some lower but it is a very real indication of the level of compensation involved.
The Injuries Board reported that one in three accidents occurred as a result of falls in the workplace. The most serious accidents at construction or factory sites remain however as a result of faulty or defective machinery.
For further information contact our Workplace Injury Solicitors in Dublin through the enquiry form here or call us on 01-8272888
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR CLAIM
Carmody Moran, Accident at Work Solicitors Dublin has dealt with a variety of claims in the workplace and serious traumatic injuries.
These include incidents such as the loss of a limb including fingers and toes in involving defective machinery through to chronic back pain and other serious life-changing injuries and even injuries that unfortunately proved to be fatal.
Our Workplace Injury Solicitors Dublin handle all cases in a sensitive and compassionate way while not compromising you on first-class legal advice and guidance.
Our Workplace Injury Solicitors Dublin have also acted in conjunction with the family members of a loved one involved in the awful event of an accident at work causing death.
Carmody Moran Solicitors are uniquely placed to do this having experience of prosecuting and defending these types of accident at work claims from the initial site investigation through to fully contested Court hearings in cases where liability is at issue.
As each workplace injury case is different and needs to be assessed on its own particular circumstance, an early meeting with one of our experienced team is recommended who can discuss the case with you in confidence.
We can also answer your concerns and questions regarding the accident at work and employment law related concerns when it comes to taking an action against an employer.
Carmody Moran Solicitors offer a nationwide service in such matters, let us help you with your accident at work claims today.
Call 01-8272888 or use the enquiry form here to speak with our Accident at Work Solicitors in Blanchardstown today.
Are you an employer or contractor who is subject to an injury claim?
Carmody Moran also have a personal injury defence practice that helps employers prevent the likelihood of claims and reduce costs.
Your Expert Personal Injuries Legal Team in Blanchardstown
At Carmody Moran Solicitors our experienced accident at work solicitors are on hand to advise and skilled in handling workplace injury claims.
The two partners of Carmody Moran solicitors have a combined total of in excess of twenty five years professional legal experience. Together with their associates they aim to make the Court process as straight forward and navigable as possible while being on hand to alleviate their clients concerns and worries about going through the Court process.
Anthony Carmody
Anthony Carmody is one of the founding Partners of Carmody Moran Solicitors.
He has significant experience in personal injury cases and general litigation having handled literally thousands of cases on behalf of clients based in Ireland and abroad.
Niamh Moran
Partner
Niamh Moran is one of the founding partners of Carmody Moran Solicitors and is a solicitor with wide ranging experience across all areas of general practice.
Niamh manages the family law, conveyancing in Dublin, and probate divisions of the practice. Niamh’s practice of law is extremely varied and she is regularly sought out for her expertise by clients and colleagues alike.
*While we have made every effort to provide accurate information, the law is always changing and it affects each person differently. This information is not a substitute for specific advice about you personally and it is not intended as legal advice. We will not be liable to you if you rely on this information. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. This statement is made in compliance with Reg.8 of SI 518 of 2002.
You should note that no solicitor/client relationship or duty of care or liability of any nature shall exist or be deemed to exist between Carmody Moran Solicitors and you until you have received a written letter of engagement from us in which we confirm our appointment as your Solicitors.
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