At Hussey Fraser Solicitors, we understand the devastating impact that workplace accidents can have on both individuals and families. Every worker in Ireland is entitled to a safe environment, and legal protections exist to uphold that right. If those responsibilities are neglected and you’re injured at work, you may be eligible to pursue accident at work compensation.
Our legal team specialises in workplace injury claims across Ireland, helping injured employees:
Whether your accident occurred on a building site, in a hospital, warehouse, school, or office, we’ll guide you through the legal process with clarity, empathy, and expert insight.
After a workplace accident, your health and legal rights must be protected.
Taking the right steps not only improves your recovery but also strengthens any future compensation claim. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, but prompt and precise actions can help ensure that critical evidence is not lost and that your position is preserved.
Taking the right actions after an accident at work can make a significant difference in both your health and your legal claim. Here’s how to take those first steps clearly and confidently:
It’s critical to record your accident early, report it to your employer, and seek medical help. These first steps can be vital to the success of your workplace accident claim.
An employee may be entitled to compensation if their employer failed in their legal duty of care and this led to your injury.
Our solicitors assess whether the workplace was unsafe, whether you were properly trained, and whether your employer upheld health and safety regulations.
Key legal criteria include:
Even if the accident was partly your fault, you may still be eligible to claim under contributory negligence rules.
Many clients assume they need to be blameless in a workplace accident. That’s not always true. If your employer failed to create a safe workspace for you, that can be negligent, and we may still pursue a successful claim.
Accidents can happen in any work environment, and our team has handled claims across Ireland from construction sites to hospitals, kitchens to call centres. We regularly assist clients injured due to:
We’ve seen injuries ranging from minor strains to serious fractures and burns. Our goal is to make sure every client receives the support and compensation they deserve.
Workplace injury compensation is designed to cover the full extent of your losses, both financial and emotional. The goal is to restore you to the position you were in before the accident, as much as possible.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to claim for:
We use the Personal Injuries Guidelines 2021 to ensure your claim reflects current compensation values.
Your compensation is based not only on pain but also inconvenience, lost income, medical expenses, and long-term care. We help you build the strongest possible case to ensure you receive exactly what you are entitled to.
Under Irish law, employers have a proactive duty to safeguard employees from harm.
This includes ensuring proper safety measures, training, and supervision are in place. When these standards are ignored, employers can be held liable for resulting injuries.
Employer obligations include:
If an employee faces retaliation, such as being penalised or dismissed for making a legitimate injury claim, this can amount to a breach of employment law.
Hussey Fraser can also advise on your rights under unfair dismissal and whistleblower protections.
Being punished for standing up for yourself can have serious consequences. If you’re fired, punished, or singled out for making a claim, that may be illegal, and we’ll help you act on it.
At Hussey Fraser, we don’t simply handle claims, we help people rebuild their lives.
With years of experience representing injured workers, we know how to achieve fair outcomes while keeping the process straightforward and transparent.
You’ll benefit from:
We’ve helped hundreds of clients just like you. Our success rate, local knowledge, and human-first approach set us apart.
No. It is unlawful for any employer in Ireland to dismiss or penalise an employee for pursuing a legitimate workplace injury claim. You are protected under Irish employment law, and if you experience retaliation, you may also have a separate claim for unfair dismissal or discrimination.
You generally have two years from the date of the workplace accident to start your claim under the Statute of Limitations. However, exceptions may apply, particularly for injuries that develop over time such as repetitive strain injuries or occupational diseases. It’s always best to speak to a solicitor as soon as possible to confirm your timeframe.
You may still be eligible to claim compensation under the legal principle of contributory negligence. This means the compensation amount may be adjusted based on your share of responsibility, but you can still recover damages if your employer’s negligence contributed to the accident.
Yes. Irish health and safety legislation and personal injury law protect all workers regardless of their contract type or employment status. Whether you are part-time, agency-based, self-employed, or on a temporary contract, you may still bring a claim if the employer or site owner failed to provide a safe work environment.
The Personal Injuries Resolution Board, previously known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB), is the statutory body that handles most personal injury claims in Ireland before they proceed to court. At Hussey Fraser Solicitors, we manage the entire PIAB process on your behalf — from application to award review — ensuring that every legal deadline and requirement is met accurately.
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