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 →Kildare recorded seven road deaths in 2025, according to provisional Road Safety Authority figures. Newbridge sits between the M7, the Curragh and some of the largest distribution centres in the country, and this guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt there.
Make an enquiryKildare had seven road deaths in 2025, according to provisional Road Safety Authority figures. Newbridge is served by Junction 12 on the M7, and the R445 links the town with Naas and Junction 10.
Kildare County Council's settlement plan says the railway, the River Liffey and the M7 leave walkers and cyclists with few places to cross, and only 2% of people cycled to work or school at the 2022 census. The Curragh Racecourse, which holds about 30,000 people, adds race-day traffic on 23 days a year between March and October.
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. East of the town, around Littleconnell and Greatconnell, Kildare County Council records pharmaceutical manufacturing alongside some of the largest distribution centres in the country. The council's plans also count bloodstock among the town's industries, with racing and training around the Curragh.
Warehouse work brings forklift, racking and manual handling injuries, and stable work brings kicks and falls. The General Application Regulations 2007 set rules for work equipment and manual handling, 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 Kildare, the Circuit Court sits in Naas. 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 Naas General Hospital, for anyone aged 16 and over. For children aged 15 and under, the HSE lists the 24-hour emergency department at Children's Health Ireland at Tallaght. Newbridge is in the HSE Dublin and Midlands 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 45 km from Newbridge and around 45 minutes by car on the M7 outside rush hour. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Usually your employer, whose insurer deals with the claim. If an agency placed you there, the agency and the site operator may both owe you duties. Report the injury on the day, make sure it is recorded and note who saw it happen.
Yes, if a driver was at fault. If the driver left the scene and can't be traced, the MIBI may deal with the claim, but report the collision to the Gardaí as soon as you can. Note the exact spot and time, as CCTV is often kept for only a short time.
If you were working there, it is usually a claim against your employer, who must manage the risks of handling horses. If you were a visitor or riding on someone else's land, different rules apply, so tell us how and where it happened.
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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