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Injured in a workplace injury
in Ireland?
Here is what you are entitled to.

A workplace injury can turn your life upside down in seconds. Whether you were the driver, a passenger, a cyclist, or a pedestrian — if someone else was at fault, you have rights. Most people underestimate the value of their claim. Find out where you stand.

€15k+
Typical starting value
2 years
To make your claim
No win
No fee applies
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Your Legal Position

Your employer had a duty — and it is easier to prove than you think

Under Irish law, you can claim compensation if another driver's negligence caused or contributed to your injuries. You do not need to be completely blameless — even if you were partly at fault, you may still be entitled to a reduced award. The other driver's insurance company will investigate, but remember: their job is to pay as little as possible. Yours is to get what you deserve.

The key evidence in any workplace injury claim is the Garda report, witness statements, dashcam footage, and your medical records. Your solicitor will gather all of this on your behalf.

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One thing not to do

Do not accept any offer from an insurance company without speaking to a solicitor first. Initial offers are almost always significantly below what your claim is actually worth. Once you accept, you cannot go back.

Similar Cases

Others in the same situation

Blessing, Dublin
Warehouse worker who injured her back lifting heavy boxes. No manual handling training had been provided. HR said it was part of the job.
Settled — back injury, loss of earnings included
Sean, Cork
Fell from scaffolding on a construction site. No safety harness had been provided. Employer claimed he should have requested one.
Full compensation — employer found negligent
Miroslava, Galway
Slipped on a wet kitchen floor. Non-slip footwear had been requested repeatedly but never provided. Fractured her ankle.
Compensation awarded including future losses
Thomas, Kildare
Hand caught in machinery with no safety guard. The guard had been removed weeks earlier and never replaced.
Significant settlement — permanent injury
A Real Situation

Blessing's story — Dublin

Workplace Injury

"The other driver's insurance rang me within a week. They were very friendly. I nearly just took what they offered."

Katarzyna was stopped at traffic lights on the Naas Road when a van went into the back of her at speed. Her car was written off. She had whiplash and soft tissue injuries to her neck and shoulder that kept her off work for six weeks.

The van driver's insurer rang her quickly and made what seemed like a reasonable offer. They were polite, efficient, and made the process sound simple. Katarzyna nearly agreed on the spot — she just wanted it over with.

A friend told her to get a solicitor first. The solicitor took one look at the offer and told her it was less than half what her case was worth. Medical evidence was gathered, a full loss of earnings claim was included, and the case settled over a year later for substantially more.

The insurer had been friendly because they knew they were getting a bargain.

Settlement significantly exceeded initial offer This story is based on situations commonly experienced in Ireland and is for illustrative purposes only.
Common Questions

Answered plainly

Yes. As a passenger you are almost never at fault, which means you have a strong claim against whoever caused the accident — whether that is the driver of the car you were in, or another vehicle. Your claim is made against their insurance, not personally against them.
In Ireland, the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) exists specifically to compensate victims of uninsured or untraced drivers. Your solicitor will bring the claim through MIBI. You are not left without recourse simply because the other driver had no insurance.
Straightforward cases with clear liability typically settle within 12 to 24 months. More complex cases involving serious injury or disputed liability take longer. Your solicitor will keep you updated throughout.
Most personal injury claims in Ireland, including workplace injury claims, must first be submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. Your solicitor handles this process entirely on your behalf.
Related Situations

Other personal injury scenarios

Cycling accident or pedestrian injury Injured at work or on a job site Slip or fall in a public place

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