Commercial & Industrial Accident Claims

A serious accident in a factory, on a building site, or in another industrial workplace can affect every part of your life. If you have been injured at work through no fault of your own, our personal injury team can help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.

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Bringing a Commerical or Industrial Accident Claim

Our personal injury department is led by Liam Crowley, an experienced litigator who has guided many workers through claims arising from commercial and industrial accidents. With many combined years of experience in personal injury, McCarthy + Co Solicitors LLP will handle your claim with clarity, care, and a genuine commitment to securing the best possible outcome for you.

Employers have a legal duty under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to protect the health and safety of their staff. You may have grounds for a claim where an employer has failed to:

provide a safe place of work and safe systems of work;
supply and properly maintain safe machinery, equipment, and personal protective equipment;
carry out suitable risk assessments and put appropriate controls in place;
give adequate training, instruction, and supervision; and
guard against exposure to hazardous substances, excessive noise, or unsafe manual handling.

Every workplace and every accident is different, so the best first step is to talk to us about what happened. We will assess your situation honestly and explain your options, with no obligation to proceed.

Specialist areas we cover

Commercial and industrial accidents take many forms. We provide dedicated guidance across a range of workplaces and injuries, including:

Back injuries at work – Support for employees who have sustained back injuries in commercial or industrial workplaces.
Working at height injuries – For employees who have been injured after falling from a height.
Chemical injuries – For employees who have sustained chemical burn injuries in the workplace.
Occupational deafness – For employees who have suffered partial or total hearing loss linked to their work.
Farm accidents – For employees who have been injured while operating farm equipment.
Kitchen accidents – For chefs, kitchen, and hospitality staff injured at work.
Carpal tunnel syndrome – For employees who have developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to their work environment.
Work-related PTSD – For employees who have developed symptoms of PTSD through their work.

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“I had a very positive experience with McCarthy + Co Solicitors. From day one I felt they were really interested in my case and getting the best possible outcome for me. The communication was top class from my solicitor Liam Crowley and from the secretaries. Each step was explained to me as to what I had to do and what was going to happen next. I was extremely happy with the outcome as it turned out to be better than I had expected.“

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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 in a commercial or industrial workplace and would like trusted, attentive advice, you can contact Liam directly at liam@mccarthy.ie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we are often asked in relation to workplace accidents.

How long do I have to make a workplace accident claim?

In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident, or from the date you became aware of your injury, to bring a personal injury claim. There is also an earlier and often overlooked step: under Section 8 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, you must notify the person responsible, in writing, of your intention to claim within one month of the accident. Missing this notice will not automatically end your claim, but a court can take it into account and may disallow some of your legal costs, so it is important to act quickly and take advice early.

Do I have to report the accident, and to whom?

You should report the accident to your employer as soon as possible and make sure it is recorded accurately. Where the injury leaves you unable to do your normal work for more than three consecutive days, your employer is separately required to report it to the Health and Safety Authority. Keeping your own note of what happened, including the date, time, location, and any witnesses, will also help if you later decide to make a claim.

Will my claim go through the Injuries Resolution Board?

Almost certainly, yes. Nearly all personal injury claims in Ireland must first be submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board, the independent body formerly known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, before court proceedings can begin. The Board assesses your claim based on medical and other evidence, and it also offers a free mediation service for workplace claims. If the assessment is not accepted by both sides, the Board issues an authorisation that allows the claim to proceed to court.

How is compensation calculated?

Compensation, known as damages, has two parts. General damages cover the pain, suffering, and effect on your quality of life, and are assessed using the Personal Injuries Guidelines, which replaced the former Book of Quantum. Special damages cover your financial losses, such as lost earnings, medical expenses, and the cost of future care, and are calculated separately based on the evidence. The total depends on the nature and severity of your injury and its impact on your life.

Can I be dismissed or penalised for making a claim?

No. Your employer is prohibited under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 from penalising you, or threatening to penalise you, for exercising your health and safety rights, which includes reporting an accident or pursuing a genuine claim. Dismissing an employee for bringing a legitimate claim could also amount to unfair dismissal. If you have any concerns about how you are being treated after an accident, we can advise you on your position.

Do I need a solicitor to make a claim?

You are not required to use a solicitor, but the process involves strict deadlines and detailed procedural rules, and a mistake can be costly or even bar an otherwise valid claim. An experienced solicitor makes sure your notice and application are correct and on time, gathers the evidence needed to support your claim, and deals with the Injuries Resolution Board, the employer, and their insurer on your behalf. This lets you focus on your recovery.