If you were hurt at work in an office because your employer didn't keep you safe, you can usually claim compensation, with no upfront fees.
It's a claim for compensation when you're hurt working in an office because your employer didn't keep the workplace safe. Offices look low-risk, but injuries still happen.
Trips over trailing cables, wet or damaged floors, broken chairs, falls from stepladders, and lifting boxes or files without training. Our slips and trips at work page covers floor accidents in more detail.
Employers must assess computer workstations under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (NI) 1992. Back, neck and wrist problems that build up over time can lead to a claim.
Employers in Northern Ireland must hold employer's liability insurance, so the claim is paid by their insurer. Breach of health and safety regulations can still found a claim here, under Article 43 of the 1978 Order.
Most injury claims must be started within three years, under the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. For injuries that build up, the three years usually start when you knew the injury was serious and linked to work.
You don't need to work in construction or heavy industry to have a serious workplace injury. Office injuries are real and can be long-lasting if ignored.
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
Workplace claims are run by Paul Kearney, a solicitor advocate and former barrister, with trainee solicitor John Deeney.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
It's a claim for compensation if you've been hurt while working in an office due to unsafe conditions or employer negligence.
Yes. Many injuries like back pain or repetitive strain develop over time. If it's work-related, you may still have a valid claim.
Yes. We'll help you show that your employer failed in their duty of care, for example through faulty equipment, unsafe conditions or a lack of training.
You generally have 3 years from the date of the incident to make a claim. If in doubt, get in touch.
Possibly, if your work caused a recognised psychiatric illness and your employer knew, or should have known, you were at risk. See our stress at work claims page.
Medical records, witness statements, emails, and accident reports are helpful. We'll assist in gathering everything needed.
You can still claim, but it helps to report incidents as soon as possible. We can advise on what steps to take next.
It depends on the injury, its impact on your life and work, and related costs. We'll give you an estimate once we understand your case.
Most claims are settled out of court. If your case does go to court, we'll guide and represent you.
Yes. There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs.
Yes. Returning to work doesn't affect your right to claim compensation for past pain or losses.
If you were partly at fault, you may still be entitled to partial compensation. We'll assess this fairly.
Trips over wires, broken chairs, heavy lifting, poorly set-up workstations, and high-stress environments are all common.
The claim is made against your employer, but it is dealt with by their employer's liability insurer, not by your manager personally.
Yes. Part-time, temporary and agency workers are all owed a safe workplace. For agency workers, the claim may be against the agency, the business you were placed with, or both.
Possibly. The courts ask whether your work caused a recognised psychiatric illness, such as depression, and whether your employer knew, or should have known, you were at risk.
You may be able to claim if the equipment was unsafe or not properly maintained.
Yes. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Yes. If you're unhappy with your current legal support, we'll handle the switch smoothly at no cost.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
