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What Is an Employer Negligence Claim?

An employer negligence claim is a type of personal injury claim made when an employee is injured because their employer failed to meet their legal duty of care to provide a safe working environment.

Under Irish health and safety legislation, employers are required to take reasonable steps to protect employees from unnecessary risks and workplace hazards. If this duty is breached and an injury occurs, you may be entitled to pursue compensation.

Employer negligence commonly involves:
Failure to provide a safe workplace
Inadequate health and safety training
Poor risk assessments
Unsafe systems of work
Faulty or poorly maintained equipment
Lack of supervision or safety procedures

Common Injuries Caused by Employer Negligence

Workplace negligence can lead to a wide range of injuries.
Back and musculoskeletal injuries
Slips, trips, and fall injuries
Crush or impact injuries
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Head or brain injuries
Psychological or stress-related injuries

What Causes Employer Negligence?

Failure to identify or manage workplace risks
Lack of training or safety instruction
Insufficient staffing or supervision
Ignoring known hazards
Unsafe equipment or machinery
Breaches of health and safety regulations

What Can You Claim Compensation For?

You may be entitled to compensation for:
Pain and suffering
Medical treatment and GP visits
Physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Loss of earnings
Travel expenses
Ongoing treatment or future care
Reduced ability to work
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Fill in our quick online form with your contact details and a brief summary of what happened.

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You can begin an employer negligence claim in without paying any legal fees upfront. Our team will review the details of your workplace accident and clearly explain your options from the outset, whether the incident occurred in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or Donegal.

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You will deal directly with an experienced solicitor who understands employer negligence and workplace injury claims in . They will assess whether your employer failed in their duty of care and will guide you through each stage of your claim while answering any questions you may have.

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We provide trusted legal support to employees across , including Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Donegal. Our team understands Irish health and safety legislation, employer obligations, and the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIAB) process relevant to employer negligence claims.

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Employer negligence can occur in many workplace environments, including construction sites, warehouses, factories, offices, and retail settings. Our solicitors regularly assist clients with employer negligence claims involving unsafe systems of work, lack of training, defective equipment, unsafe premises, manual handling injuries, and preventable workplace accidents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Employer Negligence Claims in
An employer negligence claim arises when an employee is injured because their employer failed to provide a safe working environment or failed to meet their legal health and safety obligations.
Employer negligence occurs when a company fails to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace injuries. This may include failing to provide training, safety equipment, supervision, or safe working conditions.
Examples include unsafe work environments, faulty machinery, lack of safety procedures, inadequate training, poor risk assessments, or failure to address known workplace hazards.
Claims may involve back injuries, fractures, burns, head injuries, repetitive strain injuries, psychological injuries, and other physical harm caused by unsafe working conditions.
Yes. Employers are responsible for supplying appropriate protective equipment where necessary. If your injury occurred because safety equipment was missing, defective, or poorly maintained, you may be entitled to compensation.
Yes. You should report the incident as soon as possible so it can be formally recorded in the workplace accident book, which may support your claim.
Useful evidence may include accident reports, photographs, witness statements, medical records, workplace safety documentation, and details of any training or equipment provided.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury, or from the date you became aware that the injury was connected to your work, to begin a claim.
You can begin by contacting a solicitor who will review your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through the claims process step by step.
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