{"id":3342,"date":"2023-11-07T20:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T20:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/?page_id=3342"},"modified":"2024-01-09T11:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T11:08:59","slug":"back-injury-at-work-claims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Back Injury at Work Claims Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Injury_at_Work_Solicitors\"><\/span>Back Injury at Work Solicitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-663edca7637d2\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-663edca7637d2\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#Back_Injury_at_Work_Solicitors\" title=\"Back Injury at Work Solicitors\">Back Injury at Work Solicitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#What_is_a_Back_Accident_at_Work_Claim\" title=\"What is a Back Accident at Work Claim?\">What is a Back Accident at Work Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#Who_Can_Make_a_Back_Accident_at_Work_Claim\" title=\"Who Can Make a Back Accident at Work Claim?\">Who Can Make a Back Accident at Work Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#What_Are_The_Most_Common_Back_Injuries\" title=\"What Are The Most Common Back Injuries?\">What Are The Most Common Back Injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#What_are_the_Causes_of_Back_Injuries\" title=\"What are the Causes of Back Injuries?\">What are the Causes of Back Injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#What_Should_I_Do_If_I_Have_A_Back_Accident_At_Work\" title=\"What Should I Do If I Have A Back Accident At Work?\">What Should I Do If I Have A Back Accident At Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#What_Are_The_Time_Limits_For_Making_A_Back_Accident_at_Work_Injury_Claim\" title=\"What Are The Time Limits For Making A Back Accident at Work Injury Claim?\">What Are The Time Limits For Making A Back Accident at Work Injury Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/back-injury-at-work-claims\/#Contact_Cantillons_Solicitors_Accident_at_Work_Claims_Solicitors\" title=\"Contact Cantillons Solicitors, Accident at Work Claims Solicitors\">Contact Cantillons Solicitors, Accident at Work Claims Solicitors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Suffering a back injury while at work can be a debilitating and worrying experience.<br \/>\nAt Cantillons Solicitors, we can help you better understand the complexities surrounding workplace back injuries and your rights when it comes to back injury compensation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3387\" src=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/close-up-human-hand-against-background.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/close-up-human-hand-against-background.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cantillons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/close-up-human-hand-against-background-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cantillons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/close-up-human-hand-against-background-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Back_Accident_at_Work_Claim\"><\/span>What is a Back Accident at Work Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An accident at work, which results in a back injury, can give rise to a legal process where an employee seeks compensation for the back injury.<\/p>\n<p>A back accident at work claim is a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/\">Personal Injury Claim<\/a> and follows much of the same legal process as other Personal Injuries Claims. The goal of the claim is to recover back injury compensation for the injured party.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Make_a_Back_Accident_at_Work_Claim\"><\/span>Who Can Make a Back Accident at Work Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employees who have sustained a back injury during the course of their work may be able to recover back injury compensation where the cause of the injury\/accident is as a result of their employer\u2019s negligence\/breach of duty. Employees in this context includes full-time and<br \/>\npart-time employees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Most_Common_Back_Injuries\"><\/span>What Are The Most Common Back Injuries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back injury types can range in severity and type, but some of the most common ones include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Strains and Sprains<\/li>\n<li>Herniated Discs<\/li>\n<li>Slipped Discs<\/li>\n<li>Ruptured Discs<\/li>\n<li>Fractured Vertebrae<\/li>\n<li>Sciatica<\/li>\n<li>Spinal Cord Injuries<\/li>\n<li>Degenerative Disc Disease<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Causes_of_Back_Injuries\"><\/span>What are the Causes of Back Injuries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back injuries can occur due to various factors and causes, some common causes of back <a href=\"https:\/\/cantillons.com\/personal-injury-litigation\/injury-at-work-claims\/\">injuries at work<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifting heavy objects incorrectly or using improper lifting techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsa.ie\/eng\/your_industry\/quarrying\/health_surveillance_occupational_disease\/muscoskeletal_injury\/\">repetitive activities<\/a> that involve bending, twisting, or lifting.<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged periods of sitting or standing with poor posture.<\/li>\n<li>Work environments that involve physically demanding tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents involving slips, trips, and falls.<\/li>\n<li>Motor accidents.<\/li>\n<li>Assaults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Do_If_I_Have_A_Back_Accident_At_Work\"><\/span>What Should I Do If I Have A Back Accident At Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you experience a back injury at work, the first thing to do is to seek medical attention.<br \/>\nThen, when it is safe to do so, you should:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Report the incident to your employer and follow your workplace&#8217;s procedures for<br \/>\nreporting accidents or injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Gather evidence. This may include photographs of the accident scene, witness<br \/>\nstatements, medical reports, and any other relevant documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Consult with an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor. Your Solicitor will help you prepare and submit the necessary documentation for the back injury claim. This will include a letter of claim to the employer. This letter outlines how you suffered a back injury at work, your injuries, and call for damages to be paid. Your employer, or their insurer, will investigate the claim. If a settlement cannot be reached, your Solicitor will represent you during the legal process of obtaining compensation for the injury suffered at work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Time_Limits_For_Making_A_Back_Accident_at_Work_Injury_Claim\"><\/span>What Are The Time Limits For Making A Back Accident at Work Injury Claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Ireland, there are specific time limits, known as the Statute of Limitations, in which to claim compensation. This relates to all personal injury cases, including workplace accidents.<\/p>\n<p>The Statute of Limitations provides that the time limit for bringing a personal injury claim is 2 years, but on occasions, the time limits may be shorter or longer. For example, in some cases, claims can be brought later than the 2 year time period. For instance, if an employee is exposed to a chemical that causes illness but the connection is not made until much later.<\/p>\n<p>With a workplace accident, it is advisable that you start the process of making your claim as soon as possible. By beginning the process as soon after the accident as possible, you are giving yourself the best chance of success.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, establishing the \u201cstart date\u201d of the time limit is not straight forward. For example, it can be difficult to establish the start date for injuries arising from a Repetitive Strain Injury. A Personal Injuries Solicitor will be able to help advise on the start date.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Cantillons_Solicitors_Accident_at_Work_Claims_Solicitors\"><\/span>Contact Cantillons Solicitors, Accident at Work Claims Solicitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you suffered a back injury whilst at work, contact us at Cantillons Solicitors. Our team of Solicitors will discuss your legal options for back injury compensation claims.<\/p>\n<p>At Cantillons Solicitors, we have an unmatched record of experience in the complex area of Personal Injury Law.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Cantillons Solicitors by calling us at Cork +353 (0)21 4275673 or Dublin +353 (0)1 264 1802 or emailing us at <a href=\"mailto:info@cantillons.com\">info@cantillons.com<\/a> for more information. Our 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<p><em>* Please note that 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 \u2018no win no fee Back Accident at Work Compensation Claims Solicitors\u2018. This term 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 with our claim case fees.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Back Injury at Work Solicitors Suffering a back injury while at work can be a debilitating and worrying experience. At Cantillons Solicitors, we can help you better understand the complexities surrounding workplace back injuries and your rights when it comes to back injury compensation. What is a Back Accident at Work Claim? 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