FAQ Centre

Personal injury claims cover physical or psychological harm caused by someone else’s negligence, including car accidents, workplace injuries, slips in public, or faulty products.

Generally, you must start your claim within three years from the date of injury or date you became aware of it.

Yes. Under contributory negligence, you can still claim, though your compensation may be reduced proportionally.

Soft tissue injuries, broken bones, head injuries, long-term psychological trauma, and illnesses caused by workplace exposure (e.g. vibration, asbestos).

Compensation may include loss of earnings, future care costs, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and general damages.

Public liability claims involve injuries on government or public property, while private liability relates to harm on private premises.

Yes—especially if your employer breached their duty of care, like ignoring safety regulations or lack of insurance.

At Kearney Law Group, there are no upfront costs for starting your claim. We’re fully transparent about fees, and we’ll explain any potential costs clearly before you proceed, so you know exactly what to expect.

Most NI personal injury claims settle out of court. If needed, our solicitors will represent you in court.

Duration depends on severity and complexity—some settle in months; others, especially medical negligence or industrial disease cases, can take longer.

Medical records, incident reports, witness statements, photos, employer documentation, and expert opinions.

By combining medical diagnosis, employment history, expert medical evidence, and proof your employer breached safety standards.

Yes—compensation could cover medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering even for minor harm.

For minors or those lacking mental capacity, time limits may be extended. Best to seek advice as early as possible.

General damages cover pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. Special damages reimburse specific costs like medical care, travel, and lost earnings.

It’s best to get legal advice first—early offers may undervalue your claim or neglect future consequences.

Yes—if your psychological injury is diagnosed and can be linked to the incident, it is part of a personal injury claim.

You can claim alone, but a specialist personal injury solicitor improves your chances of a successful outcome and accurate settlement.

Contact Kearney Law Group for a free initial consultation and assessment of your situation.

Once settled, funds typically reach you within weeks—but complex cases may take longer, depending on legal processes.

Care that fails to meet accepted medical standards—resulting in harm—such as misdiagnosis, surgical error, delayed treatment, or consent failures.

You must prove that negligence caused harm you would not have otherwise suffered. We help gather medical records and expert evidence.

Usually three years from the date of incident or the date you realised you were harmed. Exceptions apply for children or delayed symptoms.

Yes, including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, cauda equina, and other preventable birth trauma.

Absolutely—compensation is available for negligent cosmetic procedures, implants, or dental care that caused harm.

Including surgical errors, missed diagnosis, cancer care errors, GP negligence, mesh implant cases, brain/spinal injury, nursing home neglect, vaccine errors, and defective medical devices.

Yes. Psychological harm, anxiety, and reduced quality of life are often included.

Yes. We work with independent medical professionals to build your case.

In most cases, the cost of obtaining medical reports is covered as part of the claims process. We’ll explain any potential expenses clearly during your consultation, so there are no surprises along the way.

Yes. Negligent or poorly informed cosmetic or plastic treatment is included in medical negligence claims.

Failure to obtain fully informed consent is valid grounds for a claim if harm occurred as a result.

Yes. If a loved one died due to negligent medical care, you may be eligible to make a claim.

Most are settled out of court. However, if required, we are fully prepared to bring your case to trial.

Damages include pain and suffering, ongoing care costs, loss of earnings, special treatments, and future needs.

A claim against surgical mesh used in pelvic or hernia procedures where the device caused complications or was implanted negligently.

These cases are complex and can take from several months to a few years, depending on investigation, expert reports, and negotiation.

Yes—whether negligence happened in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or GP surgeries.

Yes. If you suffered harm due to vaccine administration errors or defects, you may have a valid medical negligence claim.

Yes, for all medical negligence cases. There’s no obligation and no upfront fees.

If you're unhappy with the outcome of your case, we’ll review the decision with you and explore your options. In some cases, an appeal or further action may be possible. We'll always be upfront about what can be done and whether any additional steps are worthwhile.

Reach us for a free initial consultation. We’ll assess your case and guide you on your options.

Brief details of the incident, date of injury, location, any medical attention received, and any witnesses or reports.

We gather evidence, liaise with experts, draft legal notices, and negotiate with insurers or legal counterparts on your behalf.

We offer clear and transparent legal funding options, so you won’t have to pay any upfront legal fees. We explain all costs clearly before you proceed, ensuring there are no surprises throughout your claim process.

Most costs—medical reports, expert fees—are covered under your agreement and recovered from the insurer if successful.

Yes. We follow strict privacy policies and GDPR standards to protect your personal and medical information.

We aim to keep clients informed at every stage, with regular updates via phone or email.

Definitely. We encourage questions and are happy to explain any part of the process.

We'll discuss concerns openly and may suggest second opinions if required.

Using legal expertise and expert evidence, we submit claims on your behalf and negotiate effectively for fair settlement.

We manage virtually all aspects—case prep, evidence, correspondence—so you can focus on recovery.

If insured, the policy covers compensation. If uninsured or self-employed, alternative legal routes may apply—discussed during consultation.

Yes—to Kearney Law Group. We’ll coordinate the transfer smoothly on your behalf.

A detailed account of incident, medical documents, and documentation of expenses or losses.

In serious cases, you may receive interim payments before the final settlement to cover urgent needs.

Rarely—but if court is necessary, someone may attend. Your legal team will prepare you thoroughly.

We issue a Letter of Claim promptly—usually within weeks of your instruction.

We’ll gather stronger evidence and negotiate on your behalf; if needed, court proceedings follow.

Yes. You can appeal court findings or insurance decisions through our team’s guidance.

After settlement, you receive compensation (minus only court fees if applicable). We conclude your case and provide final documentation.

At Kearney Law Group, there are no upfront costs to start your claim. We explain all fees clearly from the beginning so you know what to expect throughout the process.

If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.

Yes—these are typically covered by the insurer of the at‑fault party once your claim succeeds.

We’ll pursue all options including court—costs are still handled under your agreement with us.

We use a fixed-cost, contingency basis—only deducted from compensation if your claim is successful.

No. We’re transparent—any potential small charges are explained clearly and agreed upfront.

None. We never take a percentage of your payout—you keep 100% of your compensation.

Legal costs and expenses are typically covered by the at‑fault insurer, and there’s no extra VAT for you.

Yes—you can choose private funding, and we’ll quote our fees transparently before you proceed.

We’ll explain any situations where fees may apply—this is rare and fully explained before you proceed.

Success fees (if any) are deducted from your compensation after the claim is settled—not before.

Yes—you’ll receive a full written agreement outlining your rights and obligations before you proceed.

If court is necessary, costs are covered by the at‑fault party once the claim succeeds. No surplus liability to you.

Yes. Costs such as medical experts, travel, or documentation are reimbursed from the compensation.

No. We assist with claims of all sizes—from minor injuries to very serious medical negligence or chronic conditions.

In certain policies you may have legal cost cover—let us advise you during consultation.

No. You can switch even mid-way with reassignment of your agreement, and no extra fees for changeover.

If you have such insurance, we can coordinate coverage—often with no personal liability.

Because we take none of your compensation directly, the only deductions are court fees if applicable—not solicitor fees.

No. All cases are handled fairly under your agreed funding—regardless of complexity or duration.