{"id":1289,"date":"2021-03-11T17:57:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T17:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jeremyd13.sg-host.com\/?page_id=1289"},"modified":"2023-08-24T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T12:31:11","slug":"prison-officers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/prison-officers\/","title":{"rendered":"Prison Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_a_specialist_team_dedicated_to_providing_advice_to_members_of_the_Prison_Service\"><\/span>We have a specialist team dedicated to providing advice to members of the Prison Service.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We have over three decades of experience in providing such advice.\u00a0 We have advised members from all of the prisons within the State and have obtained the highest award of damages for the officers that we have represented.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criminal_Injuries_Compensation_Claims\"><\/span>Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Prison Officers who are assaulted during the course of their duties may be entitled to bring a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.\u00a0 We have many years of experience processing such claims before the Tribunal.\u00a0 The Tribunal awards general damages (for pain and suffering) and special damages (for items such as loss of earnings, medical bills etc.)\u00a0 The first stage of the process is one whereby an application is made on paper.\u00a0 We instruct relevant medical experts, obtain reports and provide these to the Tribunal with a summary of the case and details of the expense and quantum of the claim.\u00a0 We advise as to whether or not the award should be accepted or rejected.\u00a0 If it is rejected, we will represent the Prison Officer at the hearing before the Tribunal and if appropriate, instruct Counsel.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work-Related_Injury_Claims\"><\/span>Work-Related Injury Claims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you in the course of your duties sustain an injury at work, we are in a position to advise you and if appropriate, lodge an application with the Injuries Board. Subsequently, if appropriate, we\u00a0can assist you in\u00a0launching proceedings in the relevant court.\u00a0 We have represented Prison Officers in all types of accidents at work including:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Injuries caused by assault and the failure of the Prison Service to provide adequate numbers of staff to prevent injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Slip and fall cases.<\/li>\n<li>Injuries sustained during the course of control and restraint of prisoners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice_to_Prison_Officers\"><\/span>Advice to Prison Officers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We have advised Prison Officers on all employment issues that arise, including pay, terms and conditions and\u00a0disciplinary matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have sustained an injury during the course of your work, you should contact us at Cantillons Solicitors at Cork <a href=\"tel:+353214275673\">+353 (0)21 4275673<\/a> or Dublin <a href=\"tel:+35312641802\">+353 (0)1 264 1802<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@cantillons.com\">info@cantillons.com<\/a> for more information.<br \/>\nOur offices are located at 39 South Mall, Cork and 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin. We do, however, represent clients from all over Ireland. Should you be unable to attend our offices, we are more than happy to travel to you, or conduct the meeting on Zoom.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_In_contentious_business_a_Solicitor_may_not_calculate_fees_or_other_charges_as_a_percentage_or_proportion_of_any_award_or_settlement_Many_Personal_Injury_Solicitors_portray_themselves_as_no_win_no_fee_Solicitors_This_terms_can_be_misleading_and_it_is_essential_that_you_discuss_fees_with_the_Personal_Injury_Solicitor_you_ultimately_choose_At_Cantillons_Solicitors_we_are_entirely_transparent\"><\/span>* In contentious business, a Solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.\u00a0 Many Personal Injury Solicitors portray themselves as no win no fee Solicitors. This terms can be misleading and it is essential that you discuss fees with the Personal Injury Solicitor you ultimately choose. At Cantillons Solicitors, we are entirely transparent.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We have a specialist team dedicated to providing advice to members of the Prison Service. We have over three decades of experience in providing such advice.\u00a0 We have advised members from all of the prisons within the State and have obtained the highest award of damages for the officers that we have represented. 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