Ambulance & Paramedic Injury Compensation Claims

Paramedics and ambulance staff face danger on every call, and they are entitled to a safe system of work just like any other employee. If you have been injured in the course of your duties, whether in an assault, a road traffic accident, or another avoidable incident, you may be able to claim compensation.

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Assisting Paramedics in Bringing Injury Claims

Here at McCarthy + Co Solicitors LLP, our personal injury team has brought many successful claims on behalf of emergency service workers, including ambulance drivers and paramedics.

The National Ambulance Service is run by the Health Service Executive, and its staff respond to emergencies using motorcycles, cars, and ambulances, often in unpredictable and high-pressure conditions. Some risks come with the job, but many injuries are avoidable, and where one results from a failure to keep you safe, you may have grounds for a claim. Common examples include:

an injury from lifting or moving patients without adequate training, equipment, or assistance;
an injury caused by an assault by a member of the public, for example someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or engaged in criminal behaviour;
an injury caused by faulty or poorly maintained equipment;
an injury caused by a lack of proper training for a particular type of call;
a road traffic accident caused by negligent driving; and
a failure to prevent or respond to work-related PTSD and other psychological harm.

Depending on how you were hurt, a claim might be against your employer, against another party such as a negligent driver, or both. Arrange a time to speak with a solicitor by completing our quick and confidential online form.

“I had a workplace injury and I contacted McCarthy + Co Solicitors; from start to finish, they made everything very easy for me. I want to formally express my sincere gratitude for the legal services they provided regarding my workplace injury claim. I am very pleased with the satisfactory outcome of the case, but am equally grateful for the professional and supportive manner in which they handled the entire process.”

Robert Courtney

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Meet Liam Crowley

Liam Crowley is a partner at McCarthy + Co Solicitors LLP and leads our personal injury department. He has worked in litigation for almost 20 years, and in recent years he has acted almost exclusively for personal injury plaintiffs before the Circuit and High Courts, attending court venues throughout Ireland. He has handled many complex High Court actions involving multiple defendants and high-value loss of earnings claims, and he has managed investigations and claims in many wrongful death cases for families who have lost loved ones in road traffic and workplace accidents.

If you have been injured while working as a paramedic or ambulance worker and would like trusted, attentive advice, you can contact Liam directly at liam@mccarthy.ie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions we are often asked in relation to this topic.

Do paramedics have the same right to claim as other workers?

Yes. Paramedics and ambulance staff have the same right to a safe workplace, and the same right to claim, as any other employee. They are protected by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which requires their employer, the Health Service Executive, to provide a safe working environment and to take reasonable steps to prevent injury. Where that duty is breached and you are injured as a result, you may be able to claim for your losses, including medical expenses and lost earnings.

Who is responsible for my injury?

It depends on how you were hurt. Where the injury resulted from your employer’s failure to keep you safe, for example inadequate training or faulty equipment, the employer is generally responsible. Where a third party caused it, that party may be liable, so if you were assaulted by a member of the public, the assailant is responsible, and if you were injured in a road traffic accident, the negligent driver is. Where that driver was uninsured or cannot be traced, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland may deal with the claim. In some cases more than one party is responsible, and we can help you identify who to pursue.

Can I claim if I was assaulted on duty?

Yes. If you were injured in an assault while carrying out your duties, you may have more than one option. You can pursue the person who assaulted you, and you may also have a claim against your employer if the assault was foreseeable and reasonable protective measures were not in place. Separately, the State’s Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted may provide compensation where you were injured by a crime of violence. We can advise on the most effective route in your situation.

How long do I have to make a claim?

In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident, or from when you became aware of your injury, to bring a claim. This is a strict deadline, and there is also an earlier step of formally notifying the responsible party. Because delays can affect your claim, and because evidence is easier to gather while events are fresh, it is best to take advice as soon as you can.

Do I need a solicitor?

You are not required to use a solicitor, but these claims can be complex, particularly where more than one party may be responsible or where psychological injury is involved. An experienced solicitor makes sure you use the correct process and meet the deadlines, gathers the medical and other evidence to value your claim properly, identifies everyone who may be liable, and deals with the Injuries Resolution Board and the other parties on your behalf.