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 →Six people died on County Limerick's roads in 2024, and 32 in the five years from 2020, according to the Road Safety Authority. This guide covers the motorways, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in Limerick.
Make an enquiryProvisional Road Safety Authority figures show 6 deaths on County Limerick's roads in 2024, and 32 between 2020 and 2024.
The M7, M20 and N18 meet at Rossbrien, south of the city, and the N18 passes under the Shannon through the tolled Limerick Tunnel. In 2025, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) counted about 48,000 vehicles a day on the M7 between Ballysimon and Rossbrien, and about 43,000 on the N18 at Cratloe, on the road to Shannon.
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. The Mid-West has a large base of medical technology, semiconductor and other high-value manufacturing. Limerick Docks, beside the city centre, handles dry bulk, break bulk and liquid cargo.
Factory work brings risks from machinery, repetitive tasks and manual handling, while dock work adds vehicles and heavy loads. The General Application Regulations 2007 cover 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. This 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. Civil business in both courts is handled at the courthouse on Merchant's Quay. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle has the emergency department for the area, for all ages. For injuries that are not life-threatening, St John's Injury Unit in the city centre treats anyone aged 5 and over, and there are also injury units in Ennis and Nenagh. Limerick is in the HSE Mid 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. Our nearest office is at the Galway Technology Centre in Mervue, about 95 km away, or around an hour and a quarter on the M18. Our Cork office in Mahon is a similar distance. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
If it is safe, note the junction or the nearest marker post, take photos and swap details with the other driver. Report the crash to the Gardaí. The claim is usually against the insurer of the driver at fault, or the MIBI if that driver was uninsured or drove off.
Yes, if a driver was at fault, and it makes no difference that your home address is elsewhere. Get the registration number if you can, report it to the Gardaí and see a doctor the same day. Keep receipts for a damaged bike, laptop or phone, as these can form part of the claim.
No. Where you were treated doesn't change how the claim works, and it follows the same steps wherever in Ireland the accident happened. Ask the hospital for your records, and we can use them alongside your GP's notes.
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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