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 →Seven people died on Kerry's roads in 2024, and 39 in the five years from 2020, according to the Road Safety Authority. This guide covers the roads, workplaces, hospital and court that matter if you are hurt in or around Tralee.
Make an enquiryProvisional Road Safety Authority figures show 7 deaths on Kerry's roads in 2024, and 39 between 2020 and 2024.
Tralee is where the N21 from Limerick, the N22 from Killarney and the N69 from Listowel meet, with a ring road around the town. In 2025, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) counted about 11,000 vehicles a day on the N21 towards Castleisland, about 10,000 on the N22 towards Farranfore and about 8,000 on the N69 towards Listowel.
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. Kerry Technology Park in Tralee has life sciences and technology businesses, and the town has seen large construction projects in recent years.
Large building projects bring risks from falls, plant and moving vehicles. The Construction Regulations 2013 set duties for everyone who manages or works on a site, 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. Both courts sit at the courthouse on Ashe Street in Tralee. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
University Hospital Kerry at Rathass in Tralee has the emergency department for the county, for all ages. Tralee is in the HSE South 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. If you were first seen by a GP or out-of-hours doctor, ask for those notes too.
No. Our nearest office is at City Gate in Mahon, Cork, about 130 km away, or around two hours by car. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Yes. A claim for an accident in Ireland is made here, wherever you live, and most of the work can be done by phone, email or video. Report the accident to the Gardaí before you leave, and keep your hospital discharge notes and any receipts.
TII's cycle counter near Tralee recorded about 400 westbound trips a day on the greenway in 2025. If a vehicle hit you where the route crosses a road, the claim is usually against the driver's insurer. If a defect in the path caused the fall, it may be against the body that manages the greenway. Photograph the spot and note the nearest landmark.
Yes, if someone else was at fault. On a site, the claim may be against your employer, the main contractor or another firm whose work caused the injury. On a farm, it is usually against the farmer as your employer. Report it at the time, and see a doctor so there is a record.
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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