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 →Swords was the third largest town in Ireland in the 2022 census, with 40,776 people, and it sits beside Dublin Airport and the M1. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospitals and courts that matter if you are hurt in or around the town.
Make an enquirySwords is in County Dublin, which recorded 22 road deaths in 2025, more than any other county, according to the Road Safety Authority. The M1 between the M50 and Dublin Airport carried about 140,000 vehicles a day in 2025, according to TII traffic counts.
Taxis, coaches and hire cars serving the airport share these roads with commuters. 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. Dublin Airport is the main economic hub in Fingal, according to Fingal County Council, and the CSO counted 36.4 million passengers through it in 2025. Baggage handling, cargo and airside vehicles bring their own risks, as do the shops, warehouses and building sites around the town.
The General Application Regulations 2007 set out employers' duties on manual handling and work equipment, including mobile machinery. The Health and Safety Authority investigates serious incidents, and a breach of the rules 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. Swords is in the Dublin Circuit, whose civil office is in Áras Uí Dhálaigh at the Four Courts. Larger claims go to the High Court, also at the Four Courts. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
The nearest 24-hour emergency department is at Beaumont Hospital, about 11 km south of Swords, for anyone aged 16 and over. Children aged 15 and under are seen at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street. Swords 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, so get checked even if the injury seems minor.
No. Our nearest office is on Ormond Quay Upper in Dublin 7, about 15 km from Swords and around 25 minutes by car outside rush hour. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Yes, if your employer or another business working at the airport was at fault. Many employers work side by side there, so the claim may be against a contractor rather than your own employer. Report the accident, check that it has been recorded, and note the vehicle or equipment involved and who saw it.
As a passenger, you can usually claim against the insurer of the vehicle you were in, or of the other vehicle if that driver caused the crash. You do not need to work out who was to blame before asking for advice. Keep your booking confirmation, ticket or receipt, as it identifies the vehicle and the operator.
Fingal County Council is the road authority for Swords, so a claim about a defective footpath or road goes against the council. Photograph the defect with something for scale and note the exact spot. 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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