Work Related Accidents

If any injury is sustained at work, or going to work, then a claim can be brought to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). To read more on this please see here.  

Employee related accidents can occur a number of different ways, some of which are as follows: 

• Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents- This occurs where an employee slips, trips and falls at work or in the course of work, for example on a slippery surface or falling from a ladder. 
• Falling objects- This can occur in a number of ways, whether boxes or bricks in a warehouse or on a construction site. 
• Electrical Burns- Chemical, electrical and fire burns are all common injuries sustained at work and which a claim is actionable.  
• Dangerous machinery- Crashes, unsuitable equipment or lack of supervision while driving machinery can result in injuries sustained at work.  
• Office Hazard- Any objects which cut or injure a person, particularly where the safety of the employee has not been given the necessary attention, for example, where an employee has not been provided with the appropriate safetywear (PPE) or has been directed to engage in a dangerous activity while at work. 

Most accidents can be avoided at work if the proper supervision and equipment is provided. The absence of complying with safety at work exposes of an employer to a personal injuries claim for compensation.  

If you would like to discuss any of the above then please contact us.