Most of our clients come to us after a road accident or an accident at work. Choose the type of claim closest to yours.
Drivers and passengers, whiplash, hit-and-run and uninsured drivers.
Car accident claims →Construction sites, factories, lifting injuries, missing safety equipment and stress at work.
Workplace claims →Birth injury, obstetric, gynaecology and paediatric cases, plus GP, hospital and surgical errors.
Medical negligence →Brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, burns and paralysis.
Serious injury claims →Support for families after a death on the road, at work or in medical care.
Fatal accident claims →Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bus and taxi passengers.
Road traffic claims →Supermarkets, pavements, wet floors and other public places.
Slip and trip claims →Tell us what happened and we'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim.
Start a free case review →You can call us, email us, or fill out our online form, whatever is easiest for you.
One of our friendly team members will speak with you to understand what happened and answer any questions you have. This first chat is completely free, and there's no pressure to move forward.
If we think you have a good case, we'll explain everything clearly and let you know what the next steps are. We'll give you honest advice, so you know exactly where you stand and what to expect.
Once you decide to go ahead, we'll take care of the whole process. That includes all the paperwork, phone calls, and dealing with insurance companies. You can focus on getting better while we deal with your claim.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Armagh has no emergency department of its own, but it does have the courthouse on The Mall, where civil claims from Armagh, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and further afield are usually listed. This guide covers the A28 and A3, engineering work, the nearest hospitals and what happens if a claim goes to court.
Start your free case reviewIn the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon policing district, 5 people killed, 129 were seriously injured and 703 slightly injured on the roads in 2025, according to PSNI figures for 2025. On the A28 to Markethill and Newry, the Department for Infrastructure counted about 11,200 vehicles a day at Markethill in 2024.
The A3 links the city with Portadown, and the A29 carries traffic along the Moy Road and out to Keady. Traffic also passes through the historic centre. The Department for Infrastructure planned a 2.5km Armagh East Link between the A3 and A28, at about £20m, to take some of it out, but development is paused.
Read how car and road accident claims work.
Yes, if your employer, or someone else at work, was at fault. Much of the industrial work in and around Armagh is engineering: fabricating heavy plant, and building and wiring control panels.
That means welding, fitting and electrical work, where people are hurt by unguarded machines, hot metal and heavy steel being moved. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 apply to the machinery and tools in these workshops, and a breach can support a claim.
Read how accident at work claims work.
Most claims settle without a court hearing. If yours goes to court, claims worth up to £30,000 are currently heard in the County Court, and civil claims from the Armagh area are usually listed at Armagh Courthouse on The Mall. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.
The Mall is also where civil claims from Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry, Lisburn and Dungannon are usually listed, so the courthouse hears cases from well beyond the city.
Armagh has no emergency department, and the Southern Trust lists no minor injury unit in the city. The nearest 24-hour emergency department is at Craigavon Area Hospital in Portadown, about 13 miles away, and Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry is about 19 miles away. Check current waiting times on nidirect.
Both hospitals are run by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, which holds your records. With your permission, we request them for you, as a medical record made soon after the accident is useful evidence.
No. Our nearest office is in Belfast, at 7 Donegall Square West, about 40 miles from Armagh and around 55 minutes by car. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video, so you don't need to make the trip.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads), which maintains the roads, not the council. DfI is responsible for roads such as the A29 Moy Road, where about £1.1m of resurfacing on two sections began in spring 2026. Photograph the pothole with something beside it to show its size, note exactly where it is, and get medical help as soon as you can.
The claim is usually made against the lorry's insurer, which is normally arranged by the haulier or the business the driver works for. Almost 13% of the traffic counted on the A28 at Markethill in 2024 was heavy goods vehicles. Note the registration and any company name on the cab or trailer, as these help trace the right insurer.
Probably not, as most claims settle without a hearing. If yours does go to a County Court hearing, it is likely to be listed at the courthouse on The Mall, in the city centre. We tell you well in advance if you need to attend, and explain what happens on the day.
You usually have three years from the date of the accident, or from when you first knew you were injured, if that is later. For a child, the three years start on their 18th birthday. It is still best to get advice early, while evidence such as CCTV and witness details is available.
No. There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs. Read how funding works.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
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