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 →Five people died on County Waterford's roads in 2024, and 14 in the five years from 2020, according to the Road Safety Authority. This guide covers the roads, the port, the hospital and the court that matter if you are hurt in Waterford.
Make an enquiryProvisional Road Safety Authority figures show 5 deaths on County Waterford's roads in 2024, and 14 between 2020 and 2024.
The M9 from Dublin ends at the Grannagh junction, where it meets the N24 and N25, and the tolled N25 Waterford City Bypass takes through traffic around the city. In 2025, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) counted about 13,000 vehicles a day on the M9 near Mullinavat, about 11,000 on the bypass north of the city and about 12,000 on the N25 towards Dungarvan.
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. IDA Ireland lists life sciences, including biopharmaceuticals, food and medical technologies, among the South East's key sectors. Belview Port, 8 km downstream on the Suir, handles agricultural bulk cargo, timber, steel and containers.
Plant and food processing work brings risks from machinery and manual handling, while quay work adds vehicles, cranes and loads. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, your employer must provide a safe place of work, safe equipment and proper training, and the Health and Safety Authority enforces it. 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. Medical negligence claims are the exception. 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. The Circuit Court sits at the courthouse on Catherine Street. Larger claims go to the High Court at the Four Courts in Dublin. Most claims settle without a full hearing.
University Hospital Waterford on the Dunmore Road has an emergency department for all ages. Waterford is in the HSE Dublin and South 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 tell the doctor how the injury happened.
No. Our nearest office is at City Gate in Mahon, Cork, about 115 km away along the N25, or around an hour and three-quarters by car. Most claims can be handled by phone, email or video.
Yes, if a driver was at fault. Report it to the Gardaí, get the registration number if you can, and see a doctor the same day. If the driver drove off and can't be traced, you may still be able to claim through the MIBI. Keep the damaged bike and helmet, as they can help show what happened.
Port work often involves several companies, such as stevedores, hauliers and the businesses whose cargo is being moved. The claim may be against your employer, or against another company if its staff or equipment caused the injury. Report it at the time and get the names of anyone who saw it.
Local roads and footpaths are the responsibility of the local council, so the claim is usually against Waterford City and County Council. Photograph the pothole with something for scale, note the exact spot and keep any damaged parts. Tell the council in writing as soon as you can.
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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