Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015.  However, a number of amendments to the Act were required and provided for in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act which was signed into law on 17 December 2022...

HSE apologies to family of man who died in hospital

Johan Verbruggen of our Galway office represented the family of the late Martin Best at an inquest into his death at Mayo General Hospital. Coroner for Mayo, Mr. Pat O’Connor, was asked to conduct the inquest by the Attorney General. This followed requests...

Making a Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland

Everyone interacts with doctors and medical professionals during their lifetime. International Studies show between 10%-12% of patients will  experience avoidable adverse outcomes arising from their health treatment. Yet the same studies show that only 1% of those...

Cork woman with Cerebral Palsy settles case for €12 million

David O’Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department, represented Jane Harte, a 27 year old woman with cerebral palsy.  Ms. Harte sued over the care she received after her birth at City General Hospital in Cork.  The case was taken against retired...

Inquest into the death of the late Linda Connell

Our Niamh Ní Mhurchú recently represented the family of the late Linda Connell at an inquest into her death.  Ms. Connell, a 41 year old mother of one was from Trim, Co. Meath.   Admitted for Routine Surgery   Ms. Connell was admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes...