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 →Louth recorded nine road deaths in 2025, according to provisional Road Safety Authority figures, and Dundalk sits on the M1 close to the border. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in or around the town.
Make an enquiryLouth had nine road deaths in 2025, according to provisional Road Safety Authority figures. Neighbouring Meath had eight.
The M1 passes the west of the town on the Dundalk Western Bypass, an 11 km stretch that opened in 2005. Junctions 16, 17 and 18 serve the town, the N53 heads west to Castleblayney and the N52 links Dundalk with Ardee. North of the town, the M1 runs on past Ravensdale towards the border and Newry.
If another driver caused the crash, the claim is made against their insurer. If the driver was uninsured 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. Louth County Council's development plan puts about 40% of the county's jobs in Dundalk at the 2016 census. Its industrial estates hold manufacturing, engineering, servicing and wholesale businesses, and Dundalk Port handles general cargo such as timber, steel, feedstuff and plasterboard.
Factory machinery and loads moved by forklift or crane on the quays bring their own risks. The General Application Regulations 2007 set rules for work equipment, manual handling and work at height, and the Health and Safety Authority enforces them. 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. For County Louth, the Circuit Court sits in Dundalk. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin, and most claims settle without a full hearing.
The nearest 24-hour emergency department is at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, which treats all ages. In Dundalk, the injury unit at Louth County Hospital on the Dublin Road sees anyone aged 5 and over. Both are in the HSE Dublin and North East health region, which covers the town.
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 85 km from Dundalk and around an hour and ten minutes by car on the M1. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Northern Ireland law usually applies to a crash that happened there, and its time limit is generally three years, not the two years that apply in Ireland. Where the claim is brought can depend on who was at fault and where they live. Tell us exactly where the crash happened so we can explain which rules apply.
The claim still goes through the Injuries Resolution Board like any other. For a vehicle registered outside the State, the MIBI confirms the insurance position and passes the file to the foreign insurer's agent in Ireland. Take the registration number and report the crash to the Gardaí.
The injury unit treats injuries that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need a hospital stay, such as broken bones, sprains, cuts and minor burns. Serious injuries need the emergency department in Drogheda, and in an emergency you should call 112 or 999.
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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