If you’ve suffered a slip, trip, or fall while at work, Kearney Law can help you secure compensation with no upfront costs.
A slip or trip at work claim is a type of personal injury claim made when you are injured because your workplace failed to keep the environment safe. Employers in Galway have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment.
When they neglect this responsibility, accidents happen. If your injury was caused by unsafe flooring, poor housekeeping, or lack of warning signs, you may be entitled to compensation.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and trip accident in Galway, your compensation claim could cover:
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 take on your case with no upfront fees. You won’t need to pay anything to begin your claim.
Slips and trips at work are among the most common workplace accidents in Galway. We act for people injured by unsafe working environments.
We keep you updated with clear explanations and honest advice throughout the entire process.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Whether you’re in the city centre, East Galway, West Galway, or further afield, our friendly and professional team is ready to help—in person, over the phone, or online.
It’s a legal process where you seek compensation if your employer’s negligence—such as failing to fix hazards or provide safety measures—caused your injury
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.
Common injuries include fractures, sprains, head trauma, back pain, and cuts or bruises.
Simply call us, email us, or fill in our enquiry form. We’ll listen to what happened and explain your options—at no cost.
Most slip and trip claims settle without court involvement. If your case does go to court, we’ll represent you at every step.
You can claim for pain and suffering, medical costs, lost wages, travel expenses, and ongoing care or rehab if required.
Yes. Even minor injuries can lead to ongoing problems or time off work, and a claim may still be possible.
Your employer has a legal duty of care, but evidence helps. We’ll assist in gathering accident reports, witness statements, and medical records.
In Galway, as elsewhere in Ireland, you generally have two years from the date of the accident.
Seek medical help, report the accident to your employer, take photos if possible, and contact a solicitor quickly.
Yes, you may still claim, but your compensation could be reduced based on your level of responsibility.
No. There are no upfront fees. We explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Possibly. Even if footwear contributed, your employer may still be liable if they failed to provide proper safety measures.
Yes. Agency and temporary staff have the same rights to a safe workplace as permanent employees.
This can strengthen your case, as it shows your employer knew about the risk and failed to act.
The amount depends on the severity of your injury, medical costs, and loss of earnings. We’ll provide an estimate after reviewing your case.
Yes. We’ll handle the transfer smoothly, with no delay or extra cost to you.
We have extensive experience handling workplace accident claims in Galway. Our team gives clear advice and explains how legal costs work before you go ahead.
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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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