PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS CONFERENCE 2017
Medical Negligence Claims for Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis
We represent many clients who have had a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can cause upset, stress and anxiety to the patient and their loved ones. A misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of cancer can lead to even more distress, and feelings of...
Medical Inquests: A New Book
Two of the Partners in the Callan Tansey Solicitors Medical Negligence Department, Roger Murray and David O’Malley, recently published a book “Medical Inquests” . The book deals extensively with Coroner’s Court and practice and procedure at inquests. It also...
Expertise in Trust and Estate Planning Recognised
The area of Wills, Trust and Estate Planning has become increasingly complex. There have been many changes to Irish trust and tax laws. New regulations and procedures mean the need to ensure compliance is more important than ever. It is essential that advisors in the...
Benefits of Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma informed practice elevates client care skills and helps solicitors connect with their clients, creating better legal outcomes and more robust advocacy. Our Caroline McLaughlin, Partner in our Personal Injuries Litigation Department, participated in the recent...
Periodic Payment Order: Plaintiffs Need A Workable Solution
The requirement for plaintiffs in catastrophic injuries cases to return to court time and time again seeking interim payments is cruel and unfair according to David O’Malley, Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors. This could be avoided if legislation was amended to...
Women’s Health: The Impact of Delayed and Missed Diagnosis
A recent study has found that women’s health concerns are often blamed on emotion, stress, age, hormones and even their imagination. This gender bias and ‘medical gaslighting’ is leading to delayed and missed diagnosis for women across Ireland. The article below looks...
Inquest into death of Sally Maaz at Mayo University Hospital
The inquest into the death of Sally Maaz, at Mayo University Hospital concluded on Monday 11th April 2022 at Swinford Courthouse Co. Mayo. Mr Johan Verbruggen represented the Maaz family, putting the family’s questions to the hospital witnesses and making lengthy...
New Sick Leave Entitlements: What You Need To Know
The draft Sick Leave Bill 2022 has been signed off by the Cabinet and will now go before the Seanad and Dail for approval. It is the latest in a series of initiatives from An Tanaiste and Minister for Enteprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar aimed at...
March into March Fundraising Campaign
For the month of March staff at Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP participated in the March into March. This is a fundraising campaign for Sligo Cancer Support Centre, our neighbours at 44 Wine Street, Sligo. Sligo Cancer Support Centre Sligo Cancer Support Centre is a...
Inquest into death of Patient at Mayo University Hospital
An Inquest opened in Swinford Co. Mayo on 22nd February 2022 into the death of John Carolan at Mayo University Hospital. Mr. Pat O'Conor, Coroner, adjourned his verdict to allow him time to consider the evidence of the inquest. On 21st March 2022 he returned a...
The Impact of the New Personal Injuries Guidelines
The new Personal Injuries Guidelines commenced on April 24 2021. Published by the Judicial Council, they set new guideline levels for personal injury compensation in Ireland. The objective was to bring greater consistency across personal injuries awards and to...
Callan Tansey Solicitors Limerick
The firm are delighted to open Callan Tansey Solicitors Limerick office to support its growing client base in the Munster region. Named Law Firm of the Year for Medical Negligence and Personal Injuries at The Irish Law Awards, the firm recognises the importance of...