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In response to
"I guess no, it's the responsibility of the workplace, but also asking a board that's 90% American isn't going to get you a definitive answer on what "
by
Roger More
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Here's a start (you're in Ireland, and not Northern Ireland, right?)
Posted by
Roger More (aka RogerMore)
Jun 20 '20, 11:44
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Social welfare payments
If you have an accident at work, you can apply for Injury Benefit. This is a weekly payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) for people who are unfit for work due to an accident at work or due to an occupational disease.
Under the Medical Care Scheme, you can claim certain medical costs that are not paid by the HSE or covered by the DEASP’s Treatment Benefit Scheme. You can find out more about these payments in our document on the Occupational Injuries Benefit Scheme.
Personal injury claims
If you have suffered an injury at work, you cannot get compensation from your employer under health and safety laws. But if you cannot settle your claim with your employer, or with their insurance company, you can make a personal injury claim through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB).
The PIAB is an independent statutory body that gives an assessment of personal injury claims after workplace accidents. If the PIAB finds that your employer is responsible, it states the amount of compensation they must pay you.
All claims involving workplace accidents and personal injury (except cases involving medical negligence) must be submitted to the PIAB. You cannot take your claim to court before the PIAB gives you authorisation.
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