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What are Work Accident Claims?
Being involved in an industrial accident, regardless of how serious the workplace accident was, can be a traumatic experience – whether you have sustained any injuries or not. In cases where you are involved in an industrial accident that was not your fault, there may be a legal remedy. This legal remedy, you can seek by way of an industrial claim.
How can these accidents occur?
An industrial accident is described as an incident during the course of work that has led to some sort of injury. Industrial environments, by their nature, have always been considered a more hazardous place to work and as a result, accidents are quite common. These accidents can lead to injury which means that the person injured may be left unable to work and carry on with their everyday lives. In most cases, these accidents are caused by negligence in the workplace.

Factory Accident*

Construction Site Accident*

Farm Accidents*

Stress & Bullying Claim*
We Look After Your Case
Tallans Solicitors LLP and Tallans Solicitors (Ashbourne) LLP are two of the North East’s largest law firms with offices in both Drogheda and Ashbourne while serving clients nationwide. With us, you’ll get jargon-free legal advice that you can depend on. Our solicitors are experts in their specific areas of practice, ensuring that you, our client, gets the best possible legal advice and personal attention. Established in 1899, trust Tallans to do the best for you, whatever legal issues you may face. Talk to Tallans today.

Who is liable?
Regardless of the type of injury at work*, it is important to maintain whether the work environment (system of work) was unfit or hazardous, even in the case of human error. Ascertaining the details of how the accident occurred is very important for an accident at work claim*. In a lot of cases, the employee who suffered the injury may be entitled to pursue legal action.
What is the claims process?
Once you have gathered all the relevant information in relation to your injury it is then time to move forward with your claim. It is important to use a specialist industrial accident solicitor to help you with this.
1. Prepare information for a solicitor
- Date of the accident
- Location of the accident
- Details of who/what caused the accident
- Specifics of what happened
- Who did you report the accident to?
- Is there CCTV that may have captured the accident?
- Details of your injuries
- Details of hospital or GP attended
- Any pictures you may have taken of the scene of the accident and/or your injuries
2. Solicitor becomes your trusted advisor
3. Solicitor obtains a medical report
4. Solicitor prepares the Injuries Board application
5. Possible case outcomes
What are the Legal Time Limits?
Formally known as the Statute of Limitations, the legal time limit for a personal injury claim is usually two years less one day after the date of knowledge of the injury. In many cases, the date of knowledge will be the date the accident occurred. In some cases, a person may not realise their injury until some time after the accident and in such cases, the clock starts from that date. For children who have suffered an injury, the process works a little differently. A minor cannot bring a claim forward themselves. On their 18th birthday, the clock starts at their two year time limit to make their claim. Alternatively, a parent or legal guardian can bring the claim forward on behalf of the child immediately after the accident. This is generally a more favourable option. As making the claim sooner rather than later means that it is easier to source reliable evidence to strengthen the child’s case. Important to note is that once the application to the Injuries Board is submitted, the clock stops on the two year time limit while they assess the claim.
Talk To Tallans Today
We use our expert knowledge and 130 year’s experience to give you the voice you need. We use non-legal language and provide practical and impartial advice through every stage of the process!

Sheila Cooney
Managing Partner
Why Choose Tallans?
Tallans Solicitors LLP & Tallans Solicitors (Ashbourne) LLP have over 100 years of experience in looking after the Personal Injury needs of our clients. Our Personal Injury team of solicitors, legal executives and secretarial support are here to ensure your transaction completes as efficiently and easily as possible. We will provide you with a quotation of the costs involved upfront and will always discuss any additional outlay with you in advance.
- Fast, friendly and reliable service
- Dedicated Personal Injury staff
- Experience on your doorstep
- Convenient parking available
Our Testimonials
Want to know what it’s like to work with Tallans Solicitors LLP & Tallans Solicitors (Ashbourne) LLP? The best way to find out is to see what past clients have said.
Sheila & Orla I cannot ever thank you enough for the support that you have shown throughout. Any questions I had were answered honestly and any advice was always in my best interest. Although I was struggling through the physical and emotional side of my injuries I never once had to worry about my case because I knew you had it covered. If anyone out there is looking for an amazing legal team to look after them I cannot recommend Tallans Solicitors LLP highly enough.
I was extremely happy with the outcome of my case. I didn’t know what personal injury was until I slipped and fell. Thankfully Tallans were able to explain things to me in a way that I could understand. I have no hesitation in recommending Tallans to anyone for any personal injury claims.
From day one, Tallans Solicitors LLP were transparent, clear and supportive regarding my case. They had a personable yet highly professional way in which they presented themselves. From day one, they were on my side. I will now go to them for all legal advice in the future and recommend everyone to seek advice and services from Tallans in Drogheda.
About Tallans Solicitors LLP & Tallans Solicitors (Ashbourne) LLP
We draw on more than 130 years of experience in personal injury law to provide you with expert advice and legal services.
We’re here to help you with your claim, and will work with you to ensure you understand every step of your legal journey.
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