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 →Dublin had more road deaths in 2025 than any other county, 22 of the 185 recorded in Ireland. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in the city or county, and how a claim works from our office on Ormond Quay.
Make an enquiryDublin recorded 22 road deaths in 2025, the highest of any county, according to the Road Safety Authority's provisional review. By 26 July 2026, 8 of the 14 people killed on Dublin roads that year were pedestrians.
The M50 is the busiest road in Ireland, carrying more than 150,000 vehicles a day on several sections in 2025. TII figures record 818 traffic collisions on it that year.
If another driver caused the crash, the claim is made against their insurer. If the driver had no insurance or drove off and 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. Dublin had six work-related deaths in 2025, joint highest of any county in Health and Safety Authority figures. Dublin's port handled 47% of all cargo tonnage at Irish ports that year, according to the CSO, so forklifts, cargo and lorries are part of daily work there.
Building sites, warehouses, hospitals and hotels bring falls from height, lifting injuries and slips. Employers must manage these risks under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, 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 Dublin Circuit Court's civil office is in Áras Uí Dhálaigh at the Four Courts on Inns Quay, and larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts. Both are a short walk along the quays from our office. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
The nearest 24-hour emergency department to our office is at the Mater on Eccles Street. Others for adults include Beaumont, St James's, St Vincent's, Tallaght and Connolly, and children are seen at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Crumlin or Tallaght. The Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic treats less serious injuries for adults.
North Dublin is in the HSE Dublin and North East health region, and south Dublin is split between two other regions. You can ask for your 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 office is in the Ormond Building, 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7, on the north quays beside the Four Courts. Most claims can also be handled by phone, email or video.
If you were hurt as a passenger, for example when a bus braked hard or a tram stopped suddenly, the claim is usually made against the operator's insurer. If another vehicle caused the crash, the claim is against that driver's insurer. Tell the driver and keep your ticket, Leap card details or receipt.
Yes, if a driver was at fault. Pedestrians made up 8 of the 14 road deaths in Dublin up to 26 July 2026, and cyclists 2. If the driver didn't stop, report it to the Gardaí quickly and note the exact spot, as nearby CCTV is often kept for only a short time.
The local council is the road authority, so a claim about a defective footpath or road goes against the council for that area: Dublin City Council, Fingal, South Dublin or Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Photograph the defect with something for scale. The law on council liability is narrower than many people expect, so get advice before you go further.
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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Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
