If you've slipped, tripped, or fallen while doing your job, whether in an office, warehouse, shop, or on a construction site, you could have the right to claim compensation. There are no upfront fees.
A fall at work claim allows employees who are injured due to unsafe workplace conditions to seek compensation from their employer. Whether your accident happened because of a slippery floor, poor lighting, cluttered walkways, or inadequate safety equipment, your employer may be legally responsible.
Employers in Northern Ireland have a duty of care to keep all employees safe, and if they failed in that duty you can usually claim. Our slips and trips at work page explains the rules on floors and walkways.
Even if you feel partly responsible, you may still have a valid claim. We can assess your case confidentially and explain your options with no pressure.
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.
Workplace 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 that allows employees to claim compensation for injuries sustained due to unsafe conditions in the workplace.
Your employer has a duty of care to keep your workplace safe. If they failed to prevent hazards, they may be liable.
Yes. All areas of your workplace, including restrooms, corridors, and break rooms, must be kept safe.
You may still be able to claim if the fall was caused by an unsafe condition on the premises.
Photos, witness contact details, medical reports, and entries in the workplace accident book can all support your claim.
Yes. Make sure the accident is written in your employer's accident book, and ask for a copy.
Possibly. You may receive reduced compensation under contributory negligence if you were partially to blame.
Your employer is legally required to have insurance for this type of claim. You won't be claiming against them personally.
Yes. All employees, including temps, part-timers, and contractors, are entitled to a safe workplace.
You may still claim. We can help obtain retrospective medical reports and assess your injuries properly.
Usually three years from the date of the incident. For under-18s, the time limit starts on their 18th birthday.
Yes, in certain cases, especially if the injured person is underage or lacks capacity.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
This depends on your injuries, how long you're off work, and any ongoing health issues. We'll give you an estimate after reviewing your case.
Yes, as long as it's within the legal time limit. Contact us for advice as soon as possible.
You don't have to use a solicitor, but most people do. We gather the evidence, deal with the insurer and work out what your claim is worth.
Time off work, future loss of earnings, travel costs, treatment expenses, and emotional distress may also be included.
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 your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
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
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
