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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 the injury, or from the date you first knew about it. If you were injured before you turned 18, you can bring the claim yourself at any time up to your 21st birthday.

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).

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.

Our aim is to settle every claim without you having to go to court, and most claims do settle. As we say, the best claim is a settled claim. If a fair offer isn't made, we take the case to court and represent you.

On average, claims are resolved within 4 to 6 months. Some, especially medical negligence and industrial disease claims, take longer.

We know which documents each type of claim needs, from medical records and accident reports to witness statements and employment records. With your signed consent, we request them for you, so there's nothing more for you to do.

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

Yes. If you were injured before you turned 18, you can bring the claim yourself at any time up to your 21st birthday. For someone who lacks mental capacity, the three-year time limit doesn't run while they lack it, and an adult can bring the claim on their behalf. A physical disability on its own doesn't change the time limit.

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.

Yes. The personal representative of the person's estate can bring a claim for their injuries, whether or not the injury caused the death, and can carry on a claim the person had already started. Close family may also have their own claim. The usual time limits apply.

We work with a team of specialists, including nursing and care experts and forensic accountants, who prepare reports calculating your future loss of earnings and the cost of the care, equipment and other expenses you'll need for the rest of your life. That includes lost pension benefits and the promotions and pay rises you would have had, adjusted for inflation. Our expert witnesses are experienced in court and are regarded by the courts in Northern Ireland as leading authorities in their fields.

We can arrange the treatment you need, such as physiotherapy or counselling, and we cover the cost. We recover it from the other side's insurer when your claim settles, so you don't pay for it.

If it's clear the other driver was at fault, we can arrange a hire car for you straight away at no cost to you. We'll also arrange the repairs, or a valuation if the car is a write-off.

We can help, as long as the holiday was booked through a travel agent.

We're fully regulated in both jurisdictions, so we're ready and willing to help.

Yes, we'd strongly recommend one. A solicitor who specialises in personal injury knows what your claim is worth and makes sure nothing is missed, and with us there are no upfront fees.

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

Once a claim settles, the money usually reaches you within weeks.

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. Birth-related claims are a particular specialism of the firm, including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries and other preventable injuries to mother or baby during pregnancy and birth.

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

We focus on birth injury, obstetric and gynaecology claims, and separately on paediatric claims involving babies and children. We also handle surgical errors, missed or delayed diagnosis, GP negligence, mesh implant cases, and brain or spinal injuries caused by negligent care.

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

Yes. We instruct independent medical experts to build your case. Our expert witnesses are experienced in court and are regarded by the courts in Northern Ireland as leading authorities in their fields.

We regard ourselves as specialists in clinical negligence, so we can assess the strength of a claim at an early stage. If we're satisfied it has a strong prospect of success, we'll fund all the expert reports it needs, however expensive they are.

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.

Our aim is to settle every claim without you having to go to court, and most claims do settle. As we say, the best claim is a settled claim. If a fair offer isn't made, we're fully prepared to take 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 or GP surgeries.

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

Yes. Every claim stays under the supervision of an experienced solicitor from start to finish. We're selective about the cases we take on, so that we can give every client's claim our full attention.

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.

There are no upfront fees. We pay all the costs of preparing your claim. Read more about how funding works.

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

No.

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

Yes. Please contact us to discuss which policy best suits your situation.

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 everything.

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

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

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

Your compensation is paid to you in full. We then close your file and send you the final paperwork.