Kearney Law Group

Road Traffic Fatality Claims Solicitors in Dublin

If your family member died due to another driver’s negligence, Kearney Law can help you understand your rights, explain your legal options, and guide you toward seeking the compensation your family may be entitled to, with no upfront fee to begin.

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What is a Road Traffic Fatality Claim?

A road traffic fatality claim in Coleraine allows you to seek compensation for the death of a loved one caused by someone else's negligence or fault in a road traffic accident.

No matter if the accident involved a car, motorbike, pedestrian, or bicycle, we can help you hold the responsible party accountable. Compensation can cover funeral costs, loss of financial support, emotional distress, and the long-term effects the loss has on your family.

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Common Causes of Road Traffic Fatalities

Road traffic fatalities can happen for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Reckless driving or speeding
  • Drunk driving
  • Failing to obey traffic signals
  • Driver fatigue
  • Distracted driving (texting, phone calls)
  • Inadequate road conditions
  • Vehicle defects

Even if the circumstances surrounding the death seem clear, we can help you understand your rights and pursue a claim for full compensation.

What You May Be Able to Claim For

  • Mental distress (Statutory Bereavement Damages)
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of financial dependency
  • Loss of services (childcare, household tasks, support provided by the deceased)
  • Loss of companionship
  • Medical expenses incurred before death
  • Out-of-pocket expenses and travel costs
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How It Works

Start Your Claim in 3 Easy Steps

Starting a legal claim is an important decision, and we ensure you know exactly what to expect from the very beginning. Here’s how our process works in just three clear stages:
1

Contact Our Team

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.

2

Get Clear Legal Advice

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).

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Start Your Claim with Full Support

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.

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The legal term ‘No Win No Fee’ is used to describe how solicitors take on a case where they pay the costs of the litigation.

Solicitors in who operate on this basis pay all legal costs associated with the personal injury case.

In the vast majority of cases, clients would not be in a position to fund the cost of litigation and therefore it is usual for a specialised Personal Injury/Medical and Dental Negligence law firm to operate on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis.

It should be noted that there is no prohibition on solicitors in undertaking work on a no win no fee basis, and solicitors are perfectly entitled to offer their services on a no win no fee basis.
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Why Choose Kearney Law for Road Traffic Fatality Claims?

We have extensive experience representing families who lost a loved one due to dangerous, careless, or negligent driving. We handle every case with sensitivity, professionalism, and determination.

We support clients in Dublin and throughout Ireland. Our solicitors offer clear guidance based on Irish law and local procedures. You can meet with us in person, speak by phone, or arrange an online consultation, whatever suits you best.

We take a structured and transparent approach to explaining your options, ensuring you have a clear understanding of where you stand. Throughout the process, we provide regular updates and explain each stage of your claim.

Many employees we have represented recommend our firm for our professionalism, communication and results. We are proud of the positive reviews and trust placed in us by past clients.

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Proven Results for Our Clients

Our clients’ experiences reflect the dedication, professionalism, and results-driven approach of our team.

Serving Clients Across Ireland

Whether you prefer an in-person consultation or remote support, our team is ready to assist you wherever you are in Ireland.

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Check Your Eligibility for a Personal Injury or Medical Negligence Claim

If you’re unsure whether you can make a claim after an injury, we can help you understand your options. Fill in the enquiry form below and our team will get in touch to discuss your circumstances.

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Why Choose Kearney Law for Road Traffic Fatality Claims?

A legal claim brought by dependants of a person who died due to another driver’s negligence.

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 Dublin. 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.

The at-fault party’s insurance company typically pays the compensation, not the individual driver.

Yes. It must be reported to Gardaí, and relevant documentation such as the coroner’s report will be important for your claim.

Generally, two years from the date of death, though certain exceptions may apply.

Compensation is based on bereavement damages, dependency losses, funeral expenses, and other proven financial impacts.

Only one claim is made, but it is brought on behalf of all eligible dependants.

You may still be able to claim. Compensation may be adjusted based on shared responsibility.

Many settle before court. If litigation is required, we will guide you through the process and represent you fully.

Contact our team or complete the enquiry form. We will review your circumstances, explain your legal options, and guide you through the next steps.

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*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. This statement is made in compliance with regulation 8 of the S.I. 518 2002.
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