If you've suffered paralysis as a result of an accident, you may be able to claim for the injury and for the care, support and lost earnings that follow. There are no upfront fees.
A paralysis injury claim allows you to seek compensation for injuries that result in partial or total loss of movement, sensation, or function. Paralysis often occurs due to serious accidents like road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, falls, or medical malpractice.
If your injury was caused by someone else's negligence, we can help you claim compensation for medical bills, lost wages, emotional suffering, and future care needs.
Paralysis injuries can occur in a number of ways, including:
Even if the injury seemed minor at first, the effects of paralysis can worsen over time, leading to the need for long-term care and rehabilitation. We can explain your options and what your claim may be worth.
Paralysis can have life-altering consequences, including:
If you've suffered any of these injuries, and someone else was at fault, you may be able to claim.
If you've been injured and are suffering from paralysis, you can claim compensation for:
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.
We'll tell you plainly how your claim looks, and keep you updated as it moves.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
A paralysis injury claim allows you to seek compensation if your paralysis was caused by an accident, workplace injury, or another person's negligence.
You can claim for paraplegia (lower body paralysis), quadriplegia (all limbs paralysis), or other forms of paralysis caused by accidents, medical malpractice, or other incidents.
The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your paralysis, its long-term impact on your life, lost wages, medical expenses, and future care needs. We can give you a more accurate estimate once we assess your case.
In Northern Ireland, the general time limit for making a claim is three years from the date of the injury. Contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can gather all necessary evidence.
You'll need medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photos, and any relevant CCTV footage. Our team will assist you in gathering all the evidence you need.
Yes. If your paralysis was caused by unsafe working conditions or employer negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under workplace injury laws.
Yes. If your paralysis injury requires long-term care, rehabilitation, or home modifications, you can include these costs in your claim.
Even if you were partially responsible, you may still be entitled to partial compensation under the principle of contributory negligence.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
Yes. Psychological issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD caused by your injury can be included in your claim.
Serious injury claims often take longer, because the full effect of the injury has to be known before the claim can be valued.
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.
If the injury occurred within the last three years, you may still be eligible to file a claim. Contact us for further advice.
If the responsible party lacks insurance, we can help you pursue your claim through other avenues like the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).
Yes. If inadequate road conditions or unsafe practices led to the accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible authority.
Yes. We will investigate the incident and gather evidence to challenge any defense and ensure the responsible party is held accountable.
Contact us by phone, email, or through our online form. The first conversation is free, and we'll explain your next steps.
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
