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.
A road traffic fatality claim in Newbridge 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.
Road traffic fatalities can happen for a variety of reasons, including:
Even if the circumstances seem clear, we can explain your rights and how a claim works.
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 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 Newbridge 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.
We keep you informed and answer your questions in plain language. We are proud of the positive reviews and trust placed in us by past clients.
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 Newbridge.
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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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.
Email: info@kearneylaw.ie
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