€70,000 Settlement Achieved in Workplace Burn Injury Claim for Chef
Shane Walsh and the Litigation Team at Anthony Joyce & Co Solicitors successfully secured a settlement of €70,000 for a client who sustained serious injuries in a workplace accident while employed as a chef in a restaurant.
Serious Burn Injuries Following Workplace Accident
Our client suffered significant burn injuries after slipping on a wet floor while carrying a heavy pot of boiling pasta to a sink. As a result of the fall, boiling water spilled onto his body, causing burns to his right hand, right side, left buttock and back.
Medical evidence confirmed that the burns covered approximately 8% of his total body surface area, resulting in substantial pain, ongoing treatment requirements and long-term physical consequences.
Expert Medical Evidence Required
Given the severity of the injuries, several expert medical reports were obtained to support the workplace injury claim.
Reports from a Consultant Plastic Surgeon detailed the extent of the burns, permanent scarring and the potential need for future medical treatment. A Consultant Psychiatrist also assessed the psychological impact of the accident, including anxiety and trauma associated with returning to work in a similar environment.
The expert evidence highlighted both the physical and psychiatric consequences of the workplace burn injury and their long-term impact on our client’s quality of life.
Establishing Liability for the Workplace Injury
Expert engineering evidence played a crucial role in establishing liability against the restaurant.
A joint inspection of the accident location was carried out by our Engineer and the Defendant’s Engineer to examine the circumstances that led to the incident. Documentation obtained through discovery included:
- The accident report form
- Training records provided to our client
- CCTV footage of the incident
This evidence assisted in demonstrating how the workplace accident occurred and supported our client’s claim for compensation.
High Court Proceedings Issued
Due to the nature and extent of the injuries sustained, the Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB) issued an Authorisation under Section 17 of the PIAB Acts, allowing the matter to proceed through the courts.
High Court proceedings were issued in February 2023 and the case was subsequently set down for trial.
€70,000 Workplace Accident Settlement Achieved
Before the matter proceeded to a full hearing, a settlement of €70,000 was successfully negotiated on behalf of our client.
Importantly, the settlement was achieved without our client having to give evidence in court, avoiding the additional stress and uncertainty of a trial while securing a fair outcome for the injuries suffered.
Workplace Burn Injury Claim Solicitors Ireland
If you have suffered a workplace burn injury due to unsafe conditions, inadequate training or employer negligence, you may be entitled to pursue a workplace accident compensation claim.
The experienced litigation team at Anthony Joyce & Co Solicitors has extensive experience handling workplace injury claims, burn injury compensation claims and personal injury litigation throughout Ireland. Our team also works on other areas such as personal injury claims, bankruptcy and insolvency, immigration, property and conveyancing or probate.
If you would like guidance on any of the areas, simply reach out to us and our expert solictors will make sure that your voice is heard and you are supported throughout the claim process. Our team has been one of the best in Dublin since Anthony Joyce and Co started in 2004. For more information you can visit the citizen information website or health and safety authority for guidance.
Contact our team today for expert legal advice and assistance with your workplace burn injury claim. Involve a solicitor early on in any situation to avoid complicating matters or bearing additional unwanted costs later on in the process.
