We only handle personal injury and medical negligence. Choose the type of claim closest to yours.
Drivers and passengers, whiplash, hit-and-run and uninsured drivers.
Car accident claims →Construction sites, factories, lifting injuries and missing safety equipment.
Workplace claims →Birth injury, obstetric and gynaecology cases, plus hospital and surgical errors.
Medical negligence →Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bus and taxi passengers.
Road traffic claims →Shops, pavements, wet floors and other public places.
Slip and trip claims →Brain and spinal cord injuries, amputation, burns and paralysis.
Serious injury claims →Support for families after a death on the road, at work or in medical care.
Fatal accident claims →Tell us what happened and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Make an enquiry →Balbriggan was the youngest large town in Ireland in the 2022 census, with an average age of 33.6, and many people who live there commute on the M1. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in or around the town.
Make an enquiryBalbriggan is in County Dublin, which had 22 road deaths in 2025, the highest of any county in Road Safety Authority figures. The M1 between Donabate and Balbriggan carried about 66,000 vehicles a day in 2025, and about one in eight was a heavy goods vehicle, according to TII traffic counts.
The M1 is the main route between Dublin and Belfast, so local commuters share it with lorries and cross-border traffic. If another driver caused the crash, the claim is made against their insurer. If the driver had no insurance or can't be traced, the claim can be made to the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). Read how car accident claims work.
Yes, if your employer, or someone else at work, was at fault. Fingal County Council describes Fingal as the most important county for food production. Its farmers grow 47% of Ireland's field vegetable output and 37% of its protected fruit, vegetables and nursery plants.
Farm and packing work brings risks from tractors, machinery and repeated lifting. Agriculture accounted for 23 of the 58 work-related deaths in Ireland in 2025, Health and Safety Authority figures show. The General Application Regulations 2007 require safe work equipment and manual handling training, and a breach can support a claim. Read how accident at work claims work.
Most personal injury claims must first go to the Injuries Resolution Board, which assesses them. This step does not apply to medical negligence. If either side doesn't accept the assessment, the claim can go to court.
The District Court hears claims up to €15,000 and the Circuit Court personal injury claims up to €60,000. Balbriggan is in the Dublin Circuit, whose civil office is in Áras Uí Dhálaigh at the Four Courts. Larger claims go to the High Court, also at the Four Courts. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
The nearest 24-hour emergency department is at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, about 16 km north, which treats all ages. Beaumont Hospital, about 29 km south, takes adults aged 16 and over. Both are in the HSE Dublin and North East health region, which covers Balbriggan.
You can ask for your hospital records under data protection law, usually at no cost and within a month. A record made soon after the accident is useful evidence.
No. Our nearest office is on Ormond Quay Upper in Dublin 7, about 33 km from Balbriggan and around 40 minutes by car outside rush hour. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Yes, if your employer was at fault, for example through unguarded machinery, unsafe vehicles in the yard or no training for heavy lifting. Seasonal and agency workers are owed a safe workplace in the same way as permanent staff. Report the accident and note the machine or vehicle involved and who saw it happen.
A parent or guardian brings the claim on the child's behalf. Any settlement or assessment for a child has to be approved by a court, which checks that it is in the child's interest. Keep a note of the child's symptoms, appointments and any school days missed.
Swap details with the other driver and, if it is safe, photograph both cars and where they stopped. If anyone is injured, the collision must be reported to the Gardaí. See a GP or go to an emergency department, even for neck pain that seems minor, as an early medical record is useful evidence.
Usually two years from the date of the accident, or from when you first knew you were injured, if that is later. For a child, the two years start on their 18th birthday. It is still best to get advice early, while evidence such as CCTV and witness details is available.
No. There are no upfront fees. Before you go ahead, we give you clear written terms explaining how legal costs work, as section 150 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 requires. Read No Win No Fee explained.
Your case will be carefully reviewed by our legal team.
We assess the strength of your claim, advise on the documentation needed, and guide you through key steps such as attending an independent medical examination and preparing the information required for the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB).
Once you decide to move forward, we take care of everything. This includes gathering evidence, contacting the other party or their insurer, submitting your claim to the IRB, managing settlement discussions, and handling any court proceedings if needed.
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Kearney Law handles only personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Letterkenny. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to talk to a solicitor about your claim, or request a case review.
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