If your vehicle was hit from behind and you were injured, you can usually claim compensation for your injuries and losses, with no upfront fees.
It's a claim for compensation when your vehicle is hit from behind and you're injured. Drivers and passengers in the car that was hit can both claim.
In most rear-end crashes, the driver behind is found to be at fault, because they should have left enough room to stop. There are exceptions, so we look at the facts of each crash.
Whiplash is the most common injury. The fixed whiplash payments brought in for England and Wales in 2021 don't apply here. See our whiplash injury claims page.
Compensation for the injury itself is guided by the Green Book, the judges' guidelines for Northern Ireland. You can also claim back lost earnings, treatment, travel costs and damage to your vehicle.
Most injury claims must be started within three years of the accident, under the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. For a child, the three years usually start on their 18th birthday.
Even if your injuries seem minor at first, symptoms can appear days later. See a doctor and get legal advice early.
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
Road traffic claims are run by Paul Kearney, a solicitor advocate and former barrister, with trainee solicitor John Deeney.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
It's a legal process where you can seek compensation if another driver hit your vehicle from behind and caused injury or damage.
Yes. Rear-end collisions are usually the fault of the driver behind. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, expenses, and losses.
Common injuries include whiplash, neck pain, back injuries, soft tissue damage, and sometimes concussion or broken bones.
You can call us, email us or fill in our free enquiry form. We'll talk through what happened and explain your options. The first conversation is free.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
You can claim for pain and suffering, medical bills, loss of earnings, car damage, travel costs, and future care or treatment if needed.
Yes. Even low-speed rear-end collisions can cause lasting pain like whiplash. The severity of the crash doesn't limit your right to claim.
Absolutely. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries in rear-end collisions and can affect your daily life and work.
You generally have 3 years from the date of the accident. For children, the time limit starts from their 18th birthday.
Seek medical attention, take photos if possible, get the other driver's details, and contact a solicitor as soon as you can.
Yes. Medical reports, accident photos, witness statements, and insurance details help support your claim. We'll help gather this.
Yes. Passengers in rear-end accidents can make a claim just like drivers. The insurance covers your injuries.
You can still claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau. We'll handle this for you and explain how it works.
You may still be able to claim, but your compensation might be reduced. We'll assess your case and give honest advice.
It depends on your injuries and financial losses. After reviewing your case, we'll give you a clear estimate.
No. There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs.
Yes. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
No win, no fee agreements aren't permitted in Northern Ireland. Instead there are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Yes. If you're unhappy with your current solicitor, we can help transfer your case smoothly with no extra cost.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
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
