If you slipped, tripped, or fell on a public pavement or pathway in Portlaoise, you may be entitled to compensation—even if the accident seemed minor at first. Kearney Law can help you claim compensation with no upfront costs.
A pavement or public pathway fall claim is a type of personal injury claim made when unsafe conditions on a public walkway cause an accident.
This could involve uneven or broken paving slabs, potholes, loose kerbs, or poor maintenance by the local council or property owner.
If you were injured because those responsible failed to keep walkways safe, you may be owed compensation for medical costs, lost income, and the pain caused by the accident.
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.
You won’t need to pay anything to begin your claim. We’ll manage the process from start to finish and only proceed if you’re happy.
We act for people across Portlaoise after pavement and pathway accidents. Our team knows how to hold councils, property owners, and businesses accountable for poor maintenance.
You’ll always know what’s happening with your case. We provide honest advice, regular updates, and straightforward answers.
There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
Whether your accident happened in the city centre, on local residential streets, or in public parks, we’re here to help. You can meet us in person, talk by phone, or work with us online—whatever suits you best.
It’s a legal process that allows you to seek compensation if you were injured due to poorly maintained pavements or pathways in Portlaoise.
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.
Usually, the local council is responsible. However, private property owners may be liable if the accident happened outside their premises.
Yes. Reporting to the council or property owner helps support your case, but you may still claim if you didn’t.
You can still make a claim using other evidence like photos, medical records, or CCTV footage.
In most cases, you have two years from the accident date, or from when you knew you were injured. For children, this starts from their 18th birthday.
You can claim for broken bones, sprains, head injuries, back pain, cuts, bruises, and psychological trauma.
You may still be able to claim, though your compensation could be reduced. We’ll give you clear advice on this.
Most pavement accident claims settle without court. If not, we’ll guide and represent you throughout.
We’ll investigate, gather evidence, and challenge their defence if they failed to maintain safe pathways.
Yes. Medical records and assessments help confirm your injuries and ensure fair compensation.
Compensation can cover medical bills, travel, loss of earnings, ongoing care, and emotional distress.
No. There are no upfront fees.
No. There are no upfront fees, and we explain in writing how legal costs work before you go ahead.
It depends on the severity of your injuries and related losses. We’ll provide an estimate after reviewing your case.
Yes. Parents, guardians, or carers can bring claims on their behalf.
Speak to us before accepting. Early offers may undervalue your claim.
Yes, if it can be shown the responsible authority failed to treat or warn about dangerous surfaces.
You can call, email, or complete our enquiry form. We’ll explain your options.
We handle slip, trip and fall claims across Portlaoise. With no upfront fees and clear written terms, we keep the process straightforward.
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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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