If you were hurt at work because your employer didn't keep you safe, you may have a claim. We explain your rights, the time limits and the Injuries Resolution Board process, and there are no upfront fees.
Choose the type of accident closest to yours for the safety rules that apply and what a claim can cover.
Your rights after an injury at work, the time limits, and what to do next.
Make an enquiryYes, if your injury was caused by your employer's failure to keep you safe, such as poor training, missing safety equipment, faulty machinery or an unsafe workplace. Employers' duties are set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the regulations made under it, and a breach of the regulations can support a claim.
Employer's liability insurance isn't compulsory in Ireland, but most employers carry it, so the claim is usually dealt with by their insurer.
Usually two years from the date of the accident, or from the date you first knew you were injured and who was responsible, if that is later. This comes from the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act 1991. For a child, the two years start on their 18th birthday.
The clock stops while your claim is with the Injuries Resolution Board, but it is still best to get advice early, while evidence such as CCTV and witness details is available.
For an illness caused by work, such as hearing loss, the two years usually start when you first knew of the condition and its link to your work.
Yes, in almost every case. Before a road or workplace claim can go to court, it must be made to the Injuries Resolution Board, with a medical report from the doctor who treated you. The other side has 90 days to agree to the Board assessing or mediating the claim.
If both sides accept the Board's assessment, the claim ends there. If either side rejects it, the Board issues an authorisation and the claim can go to court. Read how the Injuries Resolution Board works.
Often, yes. If an injury at work stops you doing your normal job for more than three days in a row, not counting the day it happened, your employer must report it to the Health and Safety Authority within ten working days.
Make sure the accident is written in the accident book, and ask for a copy of the report.
Road traffic and workplace claims are run by Paul Kearney, who founded the practice, with trainee solicitor John Deeney. You can meet us at our offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Letterkenny, or deal with us by phone, email or video.
Contact us through our enquiry form, phone, or email. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and explain what to expect next. There’s no upfront fee to begin your claim.
Your case will be carefully reviewed by our legal team.
We assess the strength of your claim, advise on the documentation needed, and guide you through key steps such as attending an independent medical examination and preparing the information required for the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB).
Once you decide to move forward, we take care of everything. This includes gathering evidence, contacting the other party or their insurer, submitting your claim to the IRB, managing settlement discussions, and handling any court proceedings if needed.
Paul Kearney founded the practice and leads its personal injury work in Ireland. He is regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. Read Paul's profile.
We prepare your application to the Injuries Resolution Board, including the medical evidence, and advise you on any assessment before you decide whether to accept it.
You can meet us at any of our four offices, or deal with us by phone, email or video, wherever you live in Ireland.
There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we set out in writing how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. No Win No Fee explained.
It is a claim for compensation for an injury caused by an employer's failure to keep you safe, such as unsafe equipment, poor training or a dangerous workplace. The claim is made against the employer and is usually dealt with by their insurer.
No. There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we give you clear written terms explaining how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. Read No Win No Fee explained for more.
Yes. The claim is made against your employer, and the Injuries Resolution Board writes to them once it has your application. In most cases their insurer deals with the claim.
Yes. If you were partly responsible, you can still claim, but your compensation is reduced in proportion to your share of the blame.
It depends on who controlled your work and the safety arrangements. The claim may be against the agency, the company where you were placed, or both. We'll look at your contract and how the work was organised.
Yes, for conditions such as hearing loss, dermatitis or a lung condition caused by your work. The two-year time limit usually starts when you first knew of the condition and its link to your work.
The accident book entry, any report to the Health and Safety Authority, photos of where it happened, names of witnesses, your training records, and your medical records. Ask for a copy of the accident report.
Most claims are resolved at the Injuries Resolution Board stage or settled by negotiation. A claim only goes to court if the Board issues an authorisation, for example because one side rejects its assessment. Read how the Injuries Resolution Board works.
Call us on +353 1 485 3560 or send us an enquiry. We'll listen to what happened, tell you honestly whether it's worth pursuing, and explain the next steps, including the letter of claim and the Injuries Resolution Board.
Regulated by the Law Society of Ireland
Kearney Law handles only personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Letterkenny. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to talk to a solicitor about your claim, or request a case review.
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