If you’ve suffered an amputation due to an accident or medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for pain, medical treatment, rehabilitation, prosthetics, lost income, and long-term care needs. Kearney Law helps clients in Portlaoise and across Ireland secure maximum compensation with no upfront costs.
An amputation claim allows you to seek compensation for the loss of a limb caused by an accident or negligent medical treatment. Losing an arm, leg, hand, or foot can have a devastating effect on daily life, limiting mobility, independence, and employment opportunities.
These claims often arise from road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, medical negligence, or other serious accidents where another party is at fault. We can help you recover damages to cover medical expenses, prosthetic costs, loss of earnings, emotional trauma, and ongoing care needs.
Amputations can happen for many reasons, including:
Even if your injury seemed minor at first, amputation-related injuries often lead to life-altering consequences. Let us help you understand your rights and pursue a claim for full compensation.

Amputation injuries can range in severity and may include:
If you have suffered from any of these injuries, we are here to help you seek the compensation and care you deserve.
If you’ve suffered an amputation injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation for:
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 don’t charge you anything to begin your claim. You’ll only move forward once you’re comfortable with our advice.
We have a strong track record of helping clients across Portlaoise and Ireland secure substantial compensation for life-changing injuries.
We provide regular updates, explain complex terms simply, and make sure you always know what to expect.
While “No Win, No Fee” is not permitted in Ireland, we offer a safe and legal alternative. You’ll be covered by insurance that protects you from legal costs if your claim does not succeed.
From our Portlaoise base, we help clients across Ireland. You can contact us in person, online, or by phone, whatever suits you best.





















An amputation claim allows you to seek compensation for the loss of a limb caused by negligence, medical error, or an accident.
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.
The amount depends on the severity of your injury, impact on daily life, prosthetic costs, and future care needs.
You generally have three years from the date of the accident or medical error to start your claim.
Medical reports, accident records, witness statements, and photographs all help build a strong case.
Yes. If a medical professional’s negligence resulted in the amputation, you may be entitled to compensation.
Yes. Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace, and if negligence caused your injury, you can claim.
Most cases are settled outside of court, but we will represent you if a hearing is required.
Yes. Compensation can cover prosthetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and long-term rehabilitation.
You may still receive partial compensation under contributory negligence laws.
Yes. Emotional distress, trauma, depression, or anxiety can be included in your claim.
We can still help you pursue a claim through schemes such as the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
Yes. Compensation can reflect both current and future loss of income due to disability.
Timelines vary depending on complexity, but we will keep you updated at every stage.
No. Our process has no upfront costs.
Yes. We make the process simple and ensure no delays in your claim.
As long as it was within the last three years, you may still be eligible.
We help clients across Portlaoise and Ireland with serious injury claims.
We are experienced in serious injury cases, provide clear advice, and guarantee you keep 100% of your compensation.
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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