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 →Drogheda was the largest town in Ireland in the 2022 census, with 44,135 people, and it sits on the M1 between Dublin and Belfast. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in or around the town.
Make an enquiryCounty Louth recorded 8 road deaths between 1 January and 26 July 2026, joint second highest in Ireland after Dublin, and 6 of them were drivers, according to the Road Safety Authority's mid-year review.
The M1 runs past the town, with a toll between Junction 7 at Julianstown and Junction 10 at Drogheda North, according to TII. It is on the Dublin to Belfast route, so local trips 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 drove off, 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. Drogheda port handled about 1.2 million tonnes of goods in 2025, CSO figures show, so cargo handling and lorry movements are part of local work. Louth's main sectors also include bio-pharma, food and drink production and manufacturing.
Docks, factories and warehouses bring risks from forklifts, machinery, heavy loads and falls. The General Application Regulations 2007 set rules for work equipment, including forklifts, and for manual handling. The Health and Safety Authority investigates serious incidents, 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. The Courts Service lists Dundalk, about 35 km north, as the Circuit Court venue for County Louth. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Windmill Road has a 24-hour emergency department that treats all ages. The Dundalk Injury Unit at Louth County Hospital treats less serious injuries for anyone aged 5 and over. Drogheda is in the HSE Dublin and North East 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. Our nearest office is on Ormond Quay Upper in Dublin 7, about 50 km from Drogheda and around 45 minutes to an hour by car. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Yes. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) deals with claims involving uninsured and untraced drivers. Report the collision to the Gardaí as soon as you can and write down any part of the registration number you saw. Ask nearby shops or homes about CCTV quickly, as it is often kept for only a short time.
A crash in the Republic is usually claimed here, even if the other driver is from Northern Ireland. If the accident happened in Northern Ireland, the claim is normally made there, and the time limit is three years rather than the two that apply here. Tell us where it happened and we will explain which rules apply.
A passenger can usually claim against the insurer of the vehicle they were in, or of the other vehicle if that driver caused the crash. That applies in a friend's car, a taxi or a bus. You do not need to work out who was at fault before asking for advice.
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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