If you've suffered a spinal cord injury due to an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for pain, medical expenses, lost income, and long-term care needs. There are no upfront fees.
A spinal cord injury claim allows you to seek compensation for injuries that affect the spine or spinal cord, leading to possible paralysis, reduced mobility, or long-term physical and emotional distress.
These injuries often result from road traffic accidents, falls, workplace incidents, or other serious accidents. If someone else's negligence caused your injury, we can help you claim compensation for medical bills, lost wages, emotional suffering, and long-term rehabilitation.
Spinal cord injuries can occur for various reasons, including:
Even if your injury seemed minor at first, the effects can worsen over time. We can explain your options and what your claim may be worth.
Spinal cord injuries can have serious, often life-altering consequences. Some of the injuries that result from spinal cord damage include:
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 in an accident that caused a spinal cord injury, you can claim 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 spinal cord injury claim allows you to seek compensation for injuries caused to the spinal cord that lead to paralysis, loss of sensation, or reduced mobility. These injuries can happen as a result of accidents like road traffic incidents, workplace accidents, or falls.
You can claim for a variety of spinal cord injuries, including paraplegia, quadriplegia, nerve damage, loss of movement, and long-term disabilities.
The compensation amount depends on the severity of your injury, its long-term impact on your life, lost wages, medical bills, and future care needs. We can provide a more accurate estimate after reviewing your case.
In Northern Ireland, the general time limit for making a claim is three years from the date of the accident. However, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible to gather evidence and strengthen your case.
You will need medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photos of the scene, and any relevant CCTV footage. Our team will assist you in gathering all necessary evidence.
Yes, if your spinal injury was caused by unsafe working conditions or employer negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under employer liability laws.
Yes. If your spinal cord injury requires long-term care, rehabilitation, or home modifications, you can include these costs in your claim for compensation.
Yes. Sometimes, spinal injuries become more apparent over time. Even if you didn't initially think the injury was serious, we can still help you make a claim for ongoing medical treatment and support.
Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, 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 such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD caused by the injury can be included in your compensation 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 accident occurred within the last three years, you may still be eligible to file a claim. Please contact us for further advice.
If the responsible party doesn't have insurance, we can help you pursue your claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) or another appropriate avenue.
Yes. If poor road conditions or inadequate safety measures led to the accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible authority or entity.
Yes. We will thoroughly investigate the incident and gather evidence to challenge any defense and ensure that the responsible party is held accountable.
To start, simply 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 specialises in legal services relating to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. We are committed to achieving the best results for our clients.
Contact us today to arrange your FREE initial consultation relating to any of the above matters.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
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02871 362 299
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