€4m settlement for girl paralysed after fall at Mayo Home
Our David O’Malley represented Roisin Tansey (17) from Mayo in a very complex medical negligence case. Róisín has been awarded a €4 million settlement after being left paralysed from a neck injury after falling while playing on an armchair when she was aged three. Róisín had a rare underlying condition which resulted in serious injury after her […]
Letter of apology issued to Sligo family following death of their son
Our Roger Murray (SC), medical negligence solicitor in Sligo, represented the family of tragic Nicholas Power after a verdict of medical misadventure was returned at Sligo Courthouse after the inquest into the 12 years old’s death. “This is a tragedy that should never have happened”, Roger Murray stated and “lessons need to be learned following […]
The Purpose of an Inquest
Learning of the death of a loved one is a harrowing experience for families. As a matter of Law an Inquest must be held where a death is or may be due to unnatural causes
Family welcomes verdict of medical misadventure in Offaly man’s death
Our Scarlett O’Sullivan, Medical Negligence solicitor, and Roger Murray SC represented the family of a Ferbane man who died from a catastrophic bleed while working in Limerick. “We really hope that another family never has to go through what we have over the past two years and eight months”, Scarlett commented. “Jimmy was a much-loved […]
Family of woman who died in Galway hospital settle High Court action
Ann Duggan died after inexplicable delays in dealing with her peritonitis. Mr. David O’Malley of our Medical Negligence solicitors in Galway, represented the Duggan family in this very tragic case. The family of the 83-year-old woman who died at University Hospital Galway after it was claimed a PEG feeding tube became lodged in the wall […]
Hospital apologises over woman’s misreported smear tests
Our Niamh Ni Mhúrchú represented the Fitzpatrick family in this tragic case. Portiuncula University Hospital has apologised to the family of a woman who died from cervical cancer and acknowledged that there was a missed opportunity to diagnose her illness earlier, which ultimately led to her death. Maria Fitzpatrick, 38, of Collinstown in Co Westmeath, […]
All you need to know about medical negligence law – podcast with Callan Tansey
Our own Niamh Ní Mhurchu was on the North West Today show on Ocean FM, giving an overview of Medical Negligence law in Ireland. Niamh also discussed our upcoming Pathways to Progress Medico-Legal Conference taking place on Sept 26th. Callan Tansey Solicitors’ award-winning medical negligence team is known for helping clients achieve successful outcomes in […]
High Court Approves €1.9 Million Settlement for Teen Injured at Birth in Portlaoise Hospital
Our medical negligence solicitors at Callan Tansey have secured a €1.9 million settlement on behalf of our client, Dillon Brennan, a 16-year-old boy who suffered severe birth injuries following a delayed Caesarean section at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in 2009. Case Summary: Injury Type: Birth injury due to delayed emergency Caesarean Legal Issue: Alleged medical negligence and […]
CHI apologises for delay in diagnosing liver cancer in toddler, who later died
Girl’s family claims there was a gross delay in the diagnosis of liver cancer, resulting in a consequent delay in the commencement of treatment and reduction in treatment options Children’s Health Ireland has unreservedly apologised for a delay in diagnosing childhood liver cancer in a little girl, who later died. Eveen Sheehy was only two […]
Update into Review of Maternity and Neonatal Care in Portiuncula University Hospital
Five external reviews into maternity care at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, have been completed. A total of 34 recommendations were made which fall under the following themes: Clinical Care Multi-Disciplinary Team Communication Multi-Disciplinary Staff Training Communication with Women and Partner Post Adverse Event Environmental/Infrastructure Factors At least 7 more external review reports are […]