Losing a loved one is devastating, especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you are dealing with the impact of a fatal accident, Kearney Law can help you understand your rights, guide you through the legal steps, and support you with compassion and clarity, with no upfront fee required.
We support clients across Galway with a wide range of fatal injury claims. These are the most common cases we handle:
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 representing families in dependency and bereavement claims following fatal accidents and negligence across Galway and Ireland.
We support clients in Galway 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 fatal injury claim is a legal process that allows eligible dependants to seek compensation when a person dies due to another party’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 Galway. 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. Evidence must show that another person or organisation failed in their duty of care, leading to the death.
Claims may include solatium, funeral costs, financial dependency losses, and the value of services once provided by the deceased.
Most claims must be brought within two years from the date of death or from when you first became aware of potential negligence.
Many cases settle outside of court. If court proceedings are needed, we provide full support throughout.
Only one claim is made on behalf of all dependants. Compensation is then distributed as set out by Irish law.
A claim may still be possible. Compensation may be reduced based on the level of contributory negligence.
Yes, in many cases. We will explain how it applies during your initial consultation.
You can begin by contacting our team or submitting an enquiry form. We’ll review your situation, outline your options, and guide you through the next steps.
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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