Under Irish law, employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees and to take all reasonably practicable measures to prevent accidents and injuries. This includes conducting risk assessments, providing appropriate safety training, ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment and machinery, and implementing safety protocols and procedures on construction sites.
If this does not happen, breaches of regulations 8, 9, 10, 12, 18, 19 and 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 may arise.
The Occupiers Liability Act 1995, as amended, directs an occupier of a property owes a duty of care to a visitor.
To succeed in a personal injury case in a construction accident site matter, one must prove that the accident was caused by the negligence of another, such as the employer, site owner, main contractor, subcontractor, or equipment manufacturer. This may require gathering evidence, such as witness statements, medical records, accident reports, and documentation regarding non-compliance with regulations if the matter proceeds to court.
In Ireland, compensation awarded in personal injury claims for construction accidents may cover various damages, including medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, and in cases of fatal accidents, compensation for a dependent.
If you have been in such an accident and wish to explore your options, Kieran Cleary and Roger Cleary are experienced Personal Injury Solicitors who can help with questions you may have regarding a personal injury case. We will assess the facts and provide an opinion to you on negligence, liability and now to proceed.
Contact details are (01) 546 1121 or (052) 612 1999 or our email address is info@clearysolicitors.com
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