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 →Cork had 21 road deaths in 2025, more than any county except Dublin, according to the Road Safety Authority. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in Cork, and our office in Mahon.
Make an enquiryProvisional Road Safety Authority figures for 2025 recorded 21 deaths on Cork's roads, second only to Dublin with 22.
The N40 South Ring Road is the main route around the city. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) says several sections carry more than 80,000 vehicles a day, and it logged 137 traffic collisions on the N40 in 2025. Its counter between the Jack Lynch Tunnel and Mahon recorded about 68,000 vehicles a day.
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. Cork has a long-established base of pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical technology manufacturing, including sites around the harbour, and the Port of Cork handles cargo at Tivoli and Ringaskiddy.
Plant work brings risks from machinery, chemicals and manual handling, while dock work adds vehicles, cranes and heavy loads. The General Application Regulations 2007 set rules for work equipment and manual handling, and the Health and Safety Authority enforces them. 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. Medical negligence claims skip this step. 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. In Cork, civil business in both courts is run from the courthouse on Washington Street. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
Cork University Hospital in Wilton has an emergency department for all ages, and the Mercy University Hospital on Grenville Place has one for anyone aged 16 and over. For injuries that are not life-threatening, the Mercy Injury Unit in Gurranabraher treats anyone aged 10 and over. Cork is in the HSE South West health region.
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, but you can. Our Cork office is at Regus City Gate in Mahon, beside the N40, about 8 km from the city centre or around 15 minutes by car. Most claims can also be handled by phone, email or video.
Usually the insurer of the driver who caused it. Crashes in slow, heavy traffic often involve several cars, so note where each one was and take photos if it is safe. If anyone nearby had a dashcam, ask them for the footage quickly.
Report it to your supervisor and make sure it is written in the accident book. Get medical treatment and keep copies of any reports. A claim is usually made against your employer and dealt with by their insurer. If another company's staff or equipment caused the injury, the claim may be against that company instead.
Footpaths and local roads are the responsibility of the local council, so a claim is usually made against Cork City Council in the city or Cork County Council outside it. Photograph the defect with something for scale, note the exact spot, and keep the shoes you were wearing.
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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