Accidents at Work
No one should suffer injury simply for doing their job. Whether you work on a site, in a factory, on a farm, or behind a desk, your employer is legally obliged to keep you safe. If that duty has been breached, John O’Leary Solicitors LLP is here to help.
Types of Workplace Accident Claims We Handle
We help clients injured in factory settings where safety procedures weren’t followed. Common risks include faulty machinery, slippery floors, moving parts, and poor training—leading to cuts, crush injuries, fractures, or worse.
Inhaling fumes, handling chemicals without PPE, or skin exposure to dangerous substances can cause long-term health issues. Employers must control and monitor such risks under Irish law.
We represent workers affected by long-term conditions like asbestosis, silicosis, dermatitis, and chemical poisoning due to repeated exposure in unsafe work environments.
Common in healthcare, sanitation, and cleaning roles, these injuries carry serious infection risks. Employers must provide proper sharps disposal, gloves, and training to prevent harm.
Where employers fail to protect workers from predictable threats of violence—such as in retail, care, or security—resulting injuries may give rise to valid compensation claims.
Wet floors, cluttered walkways, or poor lighting can cause serious falls. Employers are legally required to maintain clean, safe workspaces and fix known hazards quickly.
We handle cases where workers fall from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or elevated walkways—often due to lack of fall protection, poor training, or faulty equipment.
Improperly assembled or unstable scaffolding can collapse or give way. These accidents often involve head trauma, broken limbs, or long-term disability.
Farm work carries serious risks—machinery accidents, livestock injuries, falls from height, and chemical exposure. We act in cases where safety procedures were lacking or ignored.
Welders face burns, electrical injuries, or eye damage if proper shields and PPE aren’t provided. Employers must ensure compliance with safety standards and proper supervision.
Forklifts, diggers, tractors, or vans used without proper training or maintenance can cause devastating injuries. We pursue claims where employer negligence is involved.
Poor lifting practices or failure to provide assistive equipment can lead to back injuries, sprains, and long-term pain. We assist workers whose training or support was inadequate.
Even desk jobs carry risks—falls, ergonomic injuries, unsafe electrical setups, or slipping hazards. Employers must maintain safe, well-organised office environments under Irish law.
Injuries from tools or machinery that are faulty, poorly maintained, or used without training may give rise to liability. We help establish employer or manufacturer fault.
Regular use of vibrating tools like jackhammers or grinders can cause long-term nerve damage. Employers must rotate duties and provide protective equipment to limit exposure.
Poor ventilation or unfiltered exposure to airborne contaminants may trigger or worsen respiratory illnesses. We support workers affected by preventable exposure in schools, hospitals, or industry.
RSI affects wrists, shoulders, and arms due to repetitive tasks—often in typing, assembly lines, or logistics. Lack of breaks, poor ergonomics, or bad layout may cause liability.
Veterinary, agricultural, and delivery roles all carry bite risks. Where animals are not restrained or risk assessments ignored, we help injured workers pursue claims.
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If you’ve been injured at work—no matter the job or industry—John O’Leary Solicitors LLP is here to support you. Our team in Tallaght has been advising workers across Dublin for over 20 years. Contact us today for a confidential conversation with a solicitor who understands your rights.