If you slipped, tripped, or fell in a public space in Kilkenny, such as a shopping centre, park, pavement, or car park, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Kearney Law makes the process simple, with no upfront costs.
A public place accident claim is a legal process that allows you to seek compensation if your injury was caused by unsafe or poorly maintained conditions. Local councils, businesses, or property owners have a duty to keep public areas safe.
If they fail to repair hazards or warn visitors of risks, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and medical expenses.
Even if you didn’t report the injury right away, we can still help. Contact us for advice today.
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 handle everything from the start, with no need to pay upfront.
We act for people across Kilkenny and beyond after accidents in parks, shopping centres, pavements and other public areas.
We keep you updated at every stage with straightforward explanations and honest answers.
We’ll keep you updated with straightforward explanations and honest answers at every stage.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead. This protects you from paying costs if your claim doesn’t succeed.
A public place accident claim allows you to seek compensation if you were injured due to unsafe conditions in areas such as streets, shopping centres, parks, or car parks.
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.
Responsibility usually lies with local councils, property owners, or businesses, depending on where the accident happened.
It’s best to report the incident immediately to the council, property owner, or manager, and ask for it to be recorded.
Uneven pavements, potholes, wet or icy surfaces, poor lighting, broken steps, and unmarked hazards are common causes.
Typical injuries include fractures, sprains, head trauma, back and neck pain, bruising, and psychological distress.
You usually have two years from the date of the accident to bring a claim.
Yes. Parents, guardians, or carers can make claims on their behalf.
Photos of the hazard, witness details, CCTV footage, and medical reports are strong pieces of evidence.
You can still claim. Other forms of evidence, such as photographs or accident reports, can support your case.
Yes, but medical evidence is essential. Even if you sought treatment later, your medical records will still support your claim.
Most claims are settled out of court. If your case goes to court, we’ll prepare and represent you fully.
We’ll investigate thoroughly and gather evidence to challenge their defence.
Yes. You may still receive partial compensation under contributory negligence rules.
The amount depends on the severity of your injury, the impact on your daily life, and any financial losses.
You can claim for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation, travel costs, and long-term care needs.
No. Our process has no upfront costs.
No. There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
The sooner you seek advice, the stronger your case can be. Early action helps preserve evidence.
We handle slip, trip and fall cases across Kilkenny and Ireland, with clear advice and no upfront fees.
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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Friday 9am – 5pm
