P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors Dungannon & Belfast advise clients throughout Northern Ireland on personal injury claims arising from accidents, negligence and unsafe conditions.

If you have suffered an injury because of someone else’s actions or failure to take reasonable care, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Our solicitors can explain your options, assess the strength of your case and guide you through the personal injury claims process from start to finish.

We have experience in a wide range of personal injury claims, including workplace accidents, road traffic accidents, accidents in public places, product liability claims, defective product injuries, serious injury claims and accident abroad claims.

Can I Make a Personal Injury Claim?

You may be able to make a personal injury claim if you were injured because another person, business, employer, occupier, driver or organisation failed to take reasonable care.

To bring a successful claim, it is usually necessary to show that:

• you were owed a duty of care
• that duty of care was breached
• the breach caused your injury
• you suffered loss or damage as a result

Every case depends on its facts. Our personal injury solicitors can review what happened, identify who may be responsible and advise whether you may have grounds to claim compensation.

What Types of Personal Injury Claims Do We Handle?

Our solicitors advise on many types of personal injury claims, including:

• accidents at work
• road traffic accidents
• falls in public places
• slips, trips and falls
• product liability claims
• defective product injuries
• accidents abroad
• serious injury claims
• claims involving medical evidence and expert reports

You can find links to our specific Personal Injury claim pages in the menu on this page.

What Evidence Do I Need for a Personal Injury Claim?

Evidence is important in any personal injury claim. The evidence needed will depend on how the accident happened and the type of injury suffered.

Useful evidence may include:

• photographs of the accident scene
• photographs of injuries
• medical records
• accident report forms
• witness details
• CCTV or dashcam footage
• employment records where an accident happened at work
• receipts or proof of financial losses

A solicitor can help gather and preserve evidence, obtain medical reports and present the claim clearly to the other side or their insurer.

How Long Do Personal Injury Claims Take?

The length of a personal injury claim depends on the complexity of the case, whether liability is admitted, the seriousness of the injury and whether medical evidence is complete.

Some claims can settle without court proceedings. More complex cases, disputed claims or serious injury cases may take longer, particularly where further medical evidence, expert evidence or negotiations are required.

Our aim is to progress claims efficiently while ensuring that any settlement properly reflects the injury, recovery period and financial losses involved.

How Much Compensation Could I Receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the facts of the case. Compensation may include damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity, as well as financial losses caused by the injury.

Financial losses may include:

• loss of earnings
• medical expenses
• treatment or rehabilitation costs
• travel expenses
• care and assistance
• damage to property
• future losses in more serious cases

No solicitor should guarantee a fixed amount at the outset. A realistic valuation usually requires medical evidence and a clear understanding of how the injury has affected your life, work and future.

What Is the Time Limit for a Personal Injury Claim in Northern Ireland?

In many personal injury claims in Northern Ireland, the time limit is three years from the date of injury or the date of knowledge. However, time limits can vary depending on the facts, the type of claim and whether the injured person is a child or lacks capacity.

Because missing a limitation deadline can affect your ability to claim, it is important to seek legal advice as early as possible.

What Happens at a Medical Assessment?

Medical evidence is often needed to support a personal injury claim. This may involve attending an appointment with an independent medical expert who prepares a report on your injuries, symptoms, treatment, recovery and prognosis.

The medical report can help assess the value of the claim and whether any future treatment, rehabilitation or ongoing symptoms should be considered.

Can I Claim If the Accident Was Partly My Fault?

You may still be able to bring a claim if you were partly responsible for an accident, but this depends on the circumstances.

In some cases, responsibility may be shared. This is known as contributory negligence. If contributory negligence applies, compensation may be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility.

A solicitor can advise whether partial fault is likely to affect your claim and how insurers or the court may approach liability.

Personal Injury Claims in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors are well placed to advise on claims involving Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Cross-border cases can raise important questions about jurisdiction, time limits, evidence, insurers and where proceedings should be issued. Early advice is important where an accident happened outside Northern Ireland or where the responsible party is based in another jurisdiction.

For more information, see our guide to claims in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

How Our Personal Injury Solicitors Can Help

Our personal injury solicitors can help by:

• assessing whether you may have a claim
• identifying who may be legally responsible
• gathering evidence
• obtaining medical reports
• dealing with insurers and representatives
• valuing the claim
• negotiating settlement
• issuing court proceedings where necessary

We provide clear, practical advice from the beginning of the claim and aim to secure the best possible outcome for each client.

Personal Injury Claims We Can Help With

If you are unsure whether you may have a claim, our solicitors can discuss what happened, explain your options and advise on the next steps.

As part of our Personal Injury support hub, we can advise on:

• how long personal injury claims take
• what evidence is needed for a personal injury claim
• whether you can claim if the accident was partly your fault
• what happens at a medical assessment
• how compensation may be calculated
• accidents at work
• road traffic accident claims
• accidents in public places
• product liability and defective product claims
• accident abroad claims
• claims involving Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

To speak to our Personal Injury Solicitors in Belfast, Dungannon or elsewhere in Northern Ireland, contact P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors today.