If your baby or child suffered an injury during pregnancy, labour, or delivery due to medical negligence, Kearney Law can assess your case, explain your legal options, and guide you forward with care and discretion. There is no upfront fee to get started, and our team is here to support your family every step of the way.
Birth injury claims often arise where medical staff:
If the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and financial losses.
Even if symptoms seem mild at first, it is important to seek medical attention and legal advice early.
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.
We have extensive experience handling complex birth injury claims involving hospitals, maternity units, and healthcare providers. Our team understands both the medical and legal issues involved in these sensitive cases.
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.
A birth injury claim is a medical negligence claim made when a baby or mother is injured due to substandard care during pregnancy, labour, or delivery.
Claims may involve cerebral palsy, brain injuries, nerve damage, fractures, developmental delays, or serious maternal injuries.
Claims are usually brought by parents or guardians on behalf of an injured child, or by the mother if she suffered harm during childbirth.
Time limits can vary in birth injury cases, especially where a child is involved. It is important to seek legal advice as early as possible.
Yes. A successful claim requires evidence that the care provided fell below acceptable standards and caused the injury.
Many birth injury claims settle without a full court hearing, but we prepare every case thoroughly in case court proceedings are required.
Compensation is based on the severity of the injury, long-term care needs, medical evidence, and financial losses.
Yes. Some birth injuries only become apparent months or years later, particularly developmental or neurological conditions.
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.
You can begin by contacting our team or completing the enquiry form. We will review your circumstances, explain your options, and guide you through the next steps with care and clarity.
Kearney Law Group specialises in legal services relating to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. We are committed to achieving the best results for our clients.
Contact us today to arrange your initial consultation relating to any of the above matters.
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