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General Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Ireland

Kearney Law focuses on personal injury and clinical negligence cases across Ireland. This includes car accident claims, workplace accidents, slips and falls, road traffic accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians, serious injury cases, fatal accident claims, and medical negligence.
You can start by contacting our team by phone, email, or through our online enquiry form. We will review your situation, explain your legal options, and guide you through the next steps.
In most cases, the time limit for making a personal injury claim in Ireland is two years from the date of the accident or the date you became aware of the injury.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the case and the severity of the injury. Some claims are resolved within months, while more complex cases may take longer.
Yes. Kearney Law supports clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. You can speak with our team remotely or arrange a consultation at one of our offices.
Evidence may include medical reports, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, and records of financial losses such as medical expenses or lost income.
Yes. An independent medical assessment is usually required to confirm the nature and extent of your injuries.
“No Win No Fee” generally refers to an arrangement where legal fees are only payable if the claim is successful. This approach helps reduce the financial risk for people who want to pursue a personal injury or medical negligence claim.
Not usually. Many personal injury claims are resolved through the Injuries Resolution Board or settlement negotiations without court proceedings.
The best way to find out is to speak with a solicitor. Our team can review your situation, explain your rights, and advise whether you may be eligible to pursue compensation.

Car Accident Claims

Yes. If you were injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. A solicitor can assess the circumstances and advise whether you have a valid claim.
We handle a wide range of road traffic accident claims including rear-end collisions, passenger injury claims, hit and run accidents, uninsured driver cases, hire car accidents, whiplash injuries, and child injuries in road accidents.
Yes. Passengers who are injured in a car accident are usually entitled to claim compensation against the driver responsible for the collision.
You may still be able to make a claim through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI), which compensates victims of accidents involving uninsured drivers.
If you were injured in a hit and run accident, a claim may still be possible through the MIBI scheme. Reporting the accident to the Gardaí is important in these situations.
Claims may include injuries such as whiplash, fractures, head injuries, back injuries, soft tissue injuries, and psychological trauma following an accident.
Yes. Medical reports are an important part of assessing the extent of your injury and supporting your claim.
Most car accident claims are resolved through the Injuries Resolution Board or settlement negotiations. Court proceedings are only necessary in some cases.
In most cases, the time limit for making a personal injury claim in Ireland is two years from the date of the accident.
You can begin by contacting our team and explaining what happened. We will review your case and guide you through the next steps.

Accidents at Work

Yes. If your injury occurred due to unsafe working conditions, lack of training, faulty equipment, or employer negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
We assist with claims involving construction site accidents, warehouse injuries, factory accidents, office injuries, manual handling injuries, machinery accidents, and slips or trips at work.
Employers are legally required to provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). If this was not provided and you were injured, you may have grounds for a claim.
Yes. Manual handling injuries are common workplace claims, especially when employees are not properly trained or supported.
Construction sites must follow strict health and safety regulations. If those regulations were not followed and you were injured, you may have a valid claim.
In some cases, employees may be able to claim for stress or psychological injury caused by workplace conditions or employer negligence.
Employees have the legal right to make a claim if they were injured due to unsafe working conditions.
Evidence may include accident reports, witness statements, medical records, photographs, and workplace safety documentation.
Yes. Most personal injury claims in Ireland are first submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board.
Contact our legal team and explain the circumstances of your accident. We will assess your case and advise on the best next steps.

Slips, Trips & Falls

Yes. If your injury was caused by unsafe conditions such as wet floors or poorly maintained walkways, you may be able to make a claim.
These accidents often occur in supermarkets, shops, restaurants, workplaces, car parks, or public walkways.
Businesses have a duty to warn visitors about hazards. If there was no warning sign, the property owner may be responsible.
Yes, if the fall was caused by poor maintenance or a hazard that should have been addressed by the responsible authority.
Common injuries include fractures, head injuries, back injuries, soft tissue injuries, and cuts or bruises.
Photographs, witness statements, and incident reports can help support your claim.
Seek medical attention, report the incident to the property owner or manager, and document the scene if possible.
Yes. If the accident happened at work due to unsafe conditions, it may fall under a workplace injury claim.
The duration varies depending on the complexity of the case and the severity of the injury.
Contact our team for an initial consultation and we will review the details of your case.

Other Road Traffic Accidents

We assist with bus accidents, taxi accidents, pedestrian injuries, cycling accidents, and motorbike accidents.
Yes. Pedestrians injured due to driver negligence may be entitled to compensation.
Cyclists who are injured due to careless or dangerous driving can pursue compensation claims.
Claims can be made against the operator or driver responsible for the accident.
Passengers injured in taxi accidents may make a claim against the responsible driver.
Yes. Motorcyclists injured due to another driver’s negligence may be entitled to compensation.
Evidence may include Garda reports, photographs, medical records, and witness statements.
Yes, most road traffic accident claims begin with the Injuries Resolution Board.
The standard time limit in Ireland is two years from the date of the accident.
Contact our team and we will assess your situation and explain your legal options.

Serious Injury Claims

Serious injury claims involve life-changing injuries such as brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, severe burns, or paralysis.
These claims often involve long-term care, rehabilitation, and higher compensation due to the impact on the victim’s life.
Yes. Compensation may include future medical treatment, rehabilitation, and care needs.
Serious injuries can result from road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, falls, or medical negligence.
Yes. Kearney Law supports clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. You can speak with our team remotely or arrange a consultation at one of our offices.
Yes, because medical assessments and long-term impacts must be carefully evaluated.
In some cases, family members may recover expenses related to care or financial dependency.
Many are settled outside court, but some may require court proceedings.
Medical experts, rehabilitation specialists, and financial experts may be involved.
Contact our solicitors for a confidential consultation about your circumstances.

Fatal Injury Claims

Certain family members or dependants of the deceased may be entitled to bring a claim.
We assist with road traffic fatalities, workplace fatalities, and deaths caused by medical negligence.
Compensation may include financial dependency, funeral costs, and damages for emotional loss.
A dependency claim allows family members who relied on the deceased financially to recover losses.
Yes, in many cases dependants such as spouses and children may be included in the claim.
Some claims do, while others may proceed directly through the courts depending on the circumstances.
These cases can take longer because of their complexity and the need for detailed investigations.
Evidence may include medical reports, accident investigations, financial records, and witness statements.
Yes. Our team provides guidance and support during what is often a very difficult time.
Contact our legal team for a confidential consultation to discuss the situation and available options.

Medical Negligence

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the expected standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient.
We assist with GP negligence, hospital errors, surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, dental negligence, medication errors, and care home negligence.
A solicitor and medical expert will assess whether the treatment you received fell below the expected standard of care.
Medical records, expert opinions, and documentation of treatment are typically required.
Yes. Delayed diagnosis of conditions such as cancer may form the basis of a medical negligence claim.
These cases often take longer because they require detailed medical investigation and expert reports.
Yes. If a surgical mistake caused harm or complications, you may be entitled to compensation.
Compensation may include medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of income, and future care expenses.
Yes. All information related to your case is treated with strict confidentiality.
Contact our team and we will review your medical history and advise on whether you have grounds for a claim.

Claim Process

You can begin by contacting our team through our enquiry form, phone, or email. We will review your situation, explain your legal options, and guide you through the next steps.
During your initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your accident or injury, assess whether you may have a valid claim, and explain the legal process clearly.
The Injuries Resolution Board is an independent body that assesses most personal injury claims in Ireland before they proceed to court.
Most personal injury claims must first be submitted to the IRB. However, some cases, such as certain medical negligence claims, may proceed directly through the courts.
Helpful information includes medical records, details of the accident, photographs, witness information, and any documentation related to financial losses.
Yes. An independent medical assessment is usually required to confirm the nature and extent of your injuries.
The length of a claim depends on the complexity of the case. Some claims are resolved within months, while more complex cases may take longer.
If both parties accept the assessment from the IRB, the claim is settled and compensation is paid. If either side rejects it, the claim may proceed to court.
Most claims settle before reaching court. If court proceedings are necessary, our solicitors will manage the process and represent you throughout.
Yes. Our team keeps clients informed throughout the process and explains each stage clearly so you always know what to expect.

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Kearney Law handles only personal injury and clinical negligence claims.

Contact us today to arrange your initial consultation relating to any of the above matters.

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