Protocols are commonly used in every workplace to ensure employee safety. However, sometimes negligence can still lead to injuries in the workplace. 

Some work settings may be more at risk of injury than others. For example, those working in industrial settings are more likely to experience a workplace accident. 

On a daily basis, industrial work sites should prioritise safety measures and correct practices. If you become injured due to a lack of these considerations, then you will have the right to make a workplace accident claim. 

To make a compensation claim following a workplace accident, speak to O’Brien & Company Solicitors today. As one of Dublin’s top firms, we are eager to help anyone in Ireland who has suffered from this misfortune.

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What is an industrial accident claim?

An industrial accident claim is when you have suffered a workplace accident that was not your fault and seek financial compensation from your employer. Industrial accidents can lead to more serious injuries than other workplace accidents due to the risks and hazards involved. 

You will not be eligible to make an industrial accident claim if your own negligence leads to your damages. It must be another person’s negligence that has resulted in your injury to make a claim. 

If partial negligence was responsible for your injury, you have the right to make a claim. 

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Common industrial accident claims

Working on an industrial site means there are more risks for employees than other workplace settings. This also means that industrial accident claims can differ from other workplace cases. 

Common industrial accident claims include the likes of:

  • Lack of training claim
  • Lack of personal protective equipment claim
  • Injury from hazards claim
  • Slip, trip and fall claim
  • Machinery injury claim

Lack of training claim

Your employer may be responsible for your injuries due to the fact they have not provided an adequate level of training. This means that you were not able to conduct duties in a safe manner, potentially leading to injury. 

Under these circumstances, you will have the right to make a claim.

Lack of personal protective equipment claim

There are many hazards in industrial work settings, meaning personal protective equipment (PPE) must be provided to those on site. Failure to provide this protection could lead to an individual being severely injured. 

If you have sustained an injury that could have been prevented with PPE, then you will have the right to make a claim.

Injury from hazards claim

Although hazards can be common in an industrial workplace, an employer must do everything they can to ensure their employers are not injured. Examples of how an employee may be injured by a hazard include:

  • Burns
  • Contact with hazardous materials
  • Electric shocks

You will have the right to make a compensation claim following the above circumstances.

Slip, trip and fall claim

A slip, trip or fall is a common workplace injury. However, if it is caused by the negligence of someone else, you have the right to make a claim. 

A slip, trip or fall can occur due to: 

  • Slippery surfaces
  • Items falling from above
  • Failure to provide warning to hazards

Machinery injury claim

Working with heavy machinery, it is possible that such equipment can contribute to an injury. Examples of how machinery can injury employees includes:  

  • Amputation
  • Cuts and grazes
  • Burns
  • Hearing problems

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If you are a victim of personal injury, obtaining the advice of a professional and experienced solicitor is in your best interests.

Compensation for industrial accident claims

Workplace injury claims can result in varying amounts of compensation. Depending on the severity of your injury and the situation in which it occurred, amounts may vary. 

For a more accurate estimation, speak to one of our legal experts today. 

The compensation that you get for a successful claim will be made up of both general and specific damages.

You will be compensated for the fact you have had to endure this wrongful situation. General damages include: 

  • Pain and suffering 
  • Loss of amenity 
  • Stress and anxiety

For damages that have a cost attached to them, the value of the damages will be covered in your claim. Specific damages include: 

  • Medical costs
  • Loss of income/future income
  • Care costs
  • Transport costs 
  • Appointment costs

How to make an industrial accident claim

To make an industrial accident claim, follow these steps:

The first step you need to make is contacting a workplace injury solicitor. You can speak to our experts today for free, meaning they can immediately get to work on your case.

To form a successful claim, relevant evidence will need to be gathered. For workplace injuries in an industrial setting, medical records and footage of the incident are commonly used.

Your claim will then be submitted to the defendant, your employer. They will have a period of time in which they can accept or reject the claim. 

If they accept your claim, then your compensation will be granted to you. 

If your employer rejects your workplace injury claim, then our solicitors will advise your next steps.

It is uncommon for a workplace accident claim to result in court proceedings. However, if your solicitor feels that your claim has been wrongfully rejected, then they may advise this step.

How long do I have to make an industrial accident claim?

You will have a legal time limit of two years to make an industrial accident claim. The starting date of this limit will begin on the day in which you first became aware of your injuries, likely the day of the accident.

Fatal industrial accident claim

In the unfortunate instance that someone has lost their life due to an industrial accident claim, their family and dependents will have the right to make a claim on their behalf. 

Fatal industrial accident claims will have to be made within two years of the date of death of the victim.

Make an industrial accident claim today

At O’Brien & Company Solicitors, we have a team of experts who specialise in workplace injury claims. This means that you can get professional guidance throughout the process of your claim. 

You can speak to our team today for free by getting in contact with us. We are happy to answer or solve any queries or concerns you have.

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O’Brien & Company Solicitors has a wealth of experience and a history of success in personal injury and medical negligence cases.

We pride ourselves on achieving the best results for our clients whilst at the same time making everything as straightforward and clear for you as possible.