Manual Handling Injury Claims

Manual Handling Injury Claims

Making a Manual Handling Injury Claim?

Manual handling injuries can occur while lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling loads at work. If inadequate training, poor planning, unsuitable equipment or an unsafe working system contributed to your injury, you may be entitled to make a claim.

We handle the full process for you:

  • Assessing whether you may have a valid manual handling injury claim
  • Gathering medical reports, accident records, witness accounts and workplace evidence
  • Examining training records, risk assessments, lifting procedures and the equipment provided
  • Submitting your claim to the Injuries Resolution Board correctly and within the applicable time limits
  • Negotiating with the insurer or pursuing court proceedings when a fair outcome is not offered

Time limits apply—in most cases, you have two years from the accident or date of knowledge to begin a claim. Seek legal advice as early as possible.

Why the Working System Matters

Manual handling is not limited to lifting heavy objects. The weight and shape of the load, the distance involved, the working environment, the frequency of the task and the availability of mechanical assistance can all be relevant. We examine how the work was organised and whether reasonable measures could have reduced the risk of injury.

Making a Manual Handling Claim?

Employers in Ireland have a legal duty to protect staff from manual handling injuries - that means proper training, safe lifting procedures, and the right equipment for the job. If you were injured lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling at work and those duties were not met, you may have a claim.

We handle the full process for you:

  • An honest assessment of whether you have a valid claim
  • Gathering the evidence - training records, medical reports, accident reports, witness accounts
  • Submitting your claim to the Injuries Resolution Board correctly and on time
  • Dealing with the insurer on your behalf, so you are never pressured
  • Pursuing your case through the courts if a fair outcome is not offered

Time limits apply - in most cases a claim must be started within 2 years of the injury, so get advice early.

Why Representation Matters

Manual handling cases often turn on whether your employer met their training and equipment obligations - insurers know exactly where these claims are weak. A well-prepared claim carries weight because the other side can see it will hold up. In our experience, most claims resolve without ever going to court.

Manual Handling Injury Claims

Had an injury while lifting or carrying at work? It may be best to make a claim

Manual handling injuries account for a huge number of workplace claims in Dublin. Whether you’ve suffered a herniated disc, torn muscle, shoulder injury, or chronic strain from repetitive lifting, your employer has a legal obligation to provide proper training, equipment, and safe working practices. If they’ve cut corners, you shouldn’t have to pay the price.

At WorkClaims.ie, we specialise in helping Dublin workers who’ve been injured through unsafe manual handling practices. From warehouse operatives and factory workers to healthcare staff and construction labourers, we’ve seen how these injuries can devastate your ability to work and live normally. We guide you through the claims process and explain the applicable fees and costs before you proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a manual handling injury?

Any injury caused by lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving objects at work. This includes back injuries, herniated discs, shoulder tears, muscle strains, and repetitive strain injuries from ongoing manual tasks.

Absolutely. Under Irish health and safety law, employers must provide proper manual handling training and risk assessments. Failing to do so is a clear breach of their duty of care and strengthens your claim significantly.

Yes. You don’t need a single incident to make a claim. Injuries caused by repetitive manual handling tasks over weeks, months, or years are fully claimable. The two-year time limit starts from when you became aware the injury was work-related.

Minor strains typically settle between €10,000-€20,000. Serious injuries like herniated discs or permanent damage can reach €60,000-€150,000+. We’ll give you an honest assessment at your consultation.

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What Happens Next

Your Claim In Three Steps

Tell Us What Happened

One phone call or a short online form. You tell us about the accident and the injury, and we tell you straight whether you have a claim worth pursuing.

We Build Your Case

We gather the medical evidence, deal with the Injuries Resolution Board and handle your employer's insurers. You get on with your recovery.

You Get Your Compensation

We negotiate for the full value of your injury, your lost earnings and your medical costs, and we go to court if that is what it takes.

Fees and costs. We explain the applicable legal fees and other costs before you decide to proceed.

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No forms, no call centre. Call us and speak directly to a solicitor who handles workplace injury claims every day. Fees and costs will be explained before you proceed.

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