If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by an uninsured driver in Cork, Kearney Law can help you secure compensation with no upfront costs.
A claim against an uninsured driver is a type of personal injury claim made when you’re hurt in a car accident caused by someone without valid insurance.
In Cork, these claims are usually handled through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which exists to compensate victims of uninsured or untraced drivers.
Even if the driver who caused the accident had no insurance, a claim can usually be made through the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).
Uninsured driver accidents can happen in many ways, such as:
Victims of uninsured driver accidents in Cork may experience:
Some injuries may not appear immediately, so it’s important to seek medical attention and legal advice promptly.
If you’ve been injured by an uninsured driver, you may be able to claim compensation for:
Contact us through our enquiry form, phone, or email. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and explain what to expect next. There’s no upfront fee to begin your claim.
Your case will be carefully reviewed by our legal team.
We assess the strength of your claim, advise on the documentation needed, and guide you through key steps such as attending an independent medical examination and preparing the information required for the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB).
Once you decide to move forward, we take care of everything. This includes gathering evidence, contacting the other party or their insurer, submitting your claim to the IRB, managing settlement discussions, and handling any court proceedings if needed.
You won’t pay anything to begin your claim. We’ll guide you through the process and only proceed if you’re happy with our advice.
We handle claims through the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland for people across Cork hurt by uninsured drivers.
We’ll keep you updated at every stage, explaining everything in plain terms so you’re always informed.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Wherever you are in Cork, our friendly team can support you in person, over the phone, or online.
It’s a claim for compensation if you were injured in an accident caused by a driver without valid insurance.
This term generally describes an arrangement where legal fees only apply if your case is successful. These are commonly used in personal injury and medical negligence cases in Ireland.
For a more detailed explanation of how No Win No Fee arrangements work, including how fees are structured, you can visit our No Win No Fee page.
Yes. Hit-and-run accidents are also handled by the MIB.
No. If the driver cannot be traced, the MIB can still handle your claim.
Anything from whiplash and fractures to head injuries and psychological trauma.
Most claims are settled without going to court, but we’ll represent you if needed.
In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of the accident.
Pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, rehab, and care costs.
No. You can begin your claim with no upfront costs.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Yes. Parents or guardians can claim on their behalf. The 3-year limit starts from the child’s 18th birthday.
Yes. We make the process smooth with no delays or extra costs.
You can still claim compensation through the MIB.
Yes. Passengers are generally entitled to claim for their injuries.
You may still claim, but compensation could be reduced.
Medical reports, witness details, and accident photos help, but we’ll assist in gathering everything.
Simple cases can be resolved in months, complex ones may take longer.
Yes. PTSD, anxiety, or stress after an accident are valid grounds for compensation.
The process can be complex, but we handle all the legal work for you.
We act for people in Cork and explain how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Regulated by the Law Society of Ireland
Kearney Law handles only personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Letterkenny. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to talk to a solicitor about your claim, or request a case review.
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