If you've slipped, tripped, or fallen in a public space like a shopping centre, park, or car park due to poor maintenance or lack of signage, you may be entitled to compensation. There are no upfront fees.
A public place fall claim arises when someone is injured due to hazardous or unsafe conditions in areas that are open to the public. This includes both publicly and privately owned spaces such as supermarkets, pavements, transport stations, and leisure venues.
If your accident happened because those responsible didn't take reasonable steps to keep the area safe, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost income, and medical costs. Owners and occupiers must take reasonable care for visitors' safety under the Occupiers' Liability Act (Northern Ireland) 1957. Falls on public footpaths are claimed against DfI Roads instead.
Even if the area seemed safe at first glance, poor maintenance or lack of proper warnings can create serious risks. We can assess your case and explain your options with no obligation.
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.
It's a personal injury claim for people injured in public or publicly accessible spaces due to unsafe conditions, like uneven surfaces or poor maintenance.
Common locations include shopping centres, footpaths, parks, car parks, train stations, bus stops, public toilets, and council buildings.
It depends who owns or manages the space. Public footpaths are DfI Roads' responsibility, parks and council buildings are the council's, and shops and private sites are the owner's or occupier's.
Yes, if the authority responsible failed to take reasonable steps to treat or clear the area, you may have grounds for a claim.
Photos of the scene, witness statements, medical records, CCTV footage, and accident reports can all help build your case.
Yes, if possible, report it to the site manager or council and ask for it to be recorded in their accident log.
You may still have a valid claim. We can help investigate and collect supporting evidence after the fact.
Broken bones, sprains, head injuries, back or neck pain, facial injuries, and emotional trauma are common.
Yes. Businesses open to the public must maintain safe premises under occupier's liability laws.
You can still claim. Other forms of evidence like photos, medical records, and site inspections can support your case.
Yes. Parents or guardians can claim for minors, and carers can help claim on behalf of elderly or vulnerable adults.
You may still be entitled to partial compensation under contributory negligence.
In most cases, the time limit is three years from the date of the accident. For children, the clock starts on their 18th birthday.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
It depends on the severity of your injury, how it affects your daily life, and financial losses such as missed work or treatment costs.
Yes. Inadequate lighting that contributes to a fall may be grounds for a successful claim.
We'll investigate the facts, gather evidence, and challenge their defence if they failed in their duty of care.
You can claim for medical bills, transport, lost income, future care, and emotional suffering.
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.
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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