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.
Belfast had more people killed or seriously injured on its roads in 2025 than any other council area in Northern Ireland. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in the city.
Start your free case reviewIn the Belfast City policing district, 5 people killed, 175 were seriously injured and 1,584 slightly injured on the roads in 2025, according to PSNI figures for 2025. That made Belfast the council area with the most people killed or seriously injured, 180 in all.
Much of Northern Ireland's motorway traffic passes through the city. In 2024 the Westlink carried about 95,000 vehicles a day at Roden Street and the M1 about 93,000 at Broadway, according to Department for Infrastructure counts. Heavy traffic, junctions and city streets with buses, cyclists and pedestrians all lead to claims.
If another driver caused the crash, the claim is made against their insurer. Read how car and road accident claims work.
Yes, if your employer, or someone else at work, was at fault. Belfast work includes shipbuilding, aircraft manufacturing and the port, which handles more than 70% of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade.
Each brings its own risks: falls from height in ships and on sites, machinery in factories, and vehicles, cranes and loads on the docks. Northern Ireland has its own safety regulations for each of these, such as the Work at Height Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005. 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 at Laganside Courts on Oxford Street. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice on Chichester Street.
Both are about a mile from our office. Paul Kearney, who leads the firm, is a solicitor advocate and former barrister.
The Royal Victoria Hospital and the Mater Hospital both have 24-hour emergency departments, and children are seen at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. East Belfast is also close to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. Check current waiting times on nidirect.
Hospital records are held by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. With your permission, we request them for you, as a medical record made soon after the accident is useful evidence.
No, but you can. Our Belfast office is at 7 Donegall Square West, BT1 6JH, a short walk from the bus and train stations in the city centre. Most claims can also be handled by phone, email or video.
If you were hurt as a passenger, for example when a bus braked suddenly or pulled away as you were standing, the claim is usually made against the operator's insurer. If another vehicle caused the crash, the claim is against that driver's insurer. Tell the driver what happened and keep your ticket or card details.
Yes, if a driver was at fault. If the driver drove off and can't be traced, you may still be able to claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau. Report the collision to the PSNI as soon as you can, and note the time and place, as nearby CCTV is often only kept for a short time.
No. A claim for an accident in Northern Ireland is made here, wherever you live. We act for people across Northern Ireland from our Belfast and Derry offices, and most claims can be handled without a visit.
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
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
