People searching for an injury law solicitor in Dún Laoghaire usually want to know one thing first: do we actually deal with claims from this area, or is it just a line on a list of towns. We do act for clients across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, and plenty of the people we speak to are calling from Dún Laoghaire itself or from Monkstown and Glenageary close by.
What kinds of accidents bring people from Dún Laoghaire to get in touch
Most of the enquiries we get from this part of Dublin follow a familiar pattern: a fall on a footpath or in a shop, a road traffic collision on one of the routes through the area, or an injury picked up at work. We also hear from people dealing with the aftermath of being a victim of crime, and from students or sports club members who have been hurt during training or a match.
Medical negligence enquiries come up too, though they tend to be more complicated and usually need a longer conversation before we can say what the next step should be. Whatever the situation, the position depends on the circumstances and current law, so the first useful thing we can do is listen to what actually happened and work out whether there is something to look into further.
What we ask for once you decide to make contact
Getting in touch through the website’s contact page is the straightforward way to start. We will ask about what happened, when it happened, and whether you have seen a doctor or anyone else who recorded the injury, because those details shape how a claim is prepared. Photographs, incident reports, or anything in writing from an employer or third party are all useful, but if you do not have them yet that is not a reason to hold off contacting us.
From there, Richard O’Shea will go through what you have told us and explain what happens next in plain terms. There is no pressure to commit to anything at that stage, and nothing is submitted formally until you understand what is involved and have decided to proceed.
Working with clients in Dún Laoghaire, Monkstown, Glenageary and Deansgrange
Dún Laoghaire sits within the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown local authority area, close to Monkstown and Glenageary, both roughly a kilometre away, and Deansgrange a short distance further on. We take instructions from people across this whole stretch, not just the town itself, because the kinds of accidents and injuries people bring to us do not stop at any particular boundary.
We do not have an office in Dún Laoghaire. What we offer instead is a way to deal with the matter that does not depend on where our offices happen to be, in Dublin and in Kilkenny. Contact, correspondence and updates can all be handled through the website, by post or by phone, without needing to travel anywhere until a meeting is actually useful.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit an office to make a claim?
No. Most of the early steps can be handled through the website’s contact page and by phone or post. A meeting is arranged later if and when it is useful, not as a condition of getting started.
How long do I have to bring a claim?
Time limits depend on the type of claim and the circumstances involved, and the position depends on the current law rather than a single fixed rule. It is best to get in touch as early as you can so this can be looked at properly.
What does it cost to get advice on a claim?
Costs depend on the type of claim and how it progresses, so we are not able to set out figures here. The best way to understand what is involved for your situation is to contact us and discuss it directly.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Your position depends on your circumstances and the current law; please get advice on your own situation. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.