Case Involving Toddler Who Swallows Battery
One of our medical negligence solicitors acted for Aaron Sikorski who at 14 months of age, swallowed a button battery. It was alleged that despite his mother consistently telling the GP and A&E doctors of her fear that he had, an x-ray was not performed. Aaron ended up requiring transfer to Crumlin for emergency surgery; […]
Settlement of €1.9m after woman’s death after childbirth approved by Court
The High Court approved a settlement of €1.9 million plus costs in the case of Nayyab Tariq, who died after childbirth at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on March 22, 2020. The action was taken by her husband Ayaz Ul Hassan, who was represented by one of our medical negligence solicitors from our Galway office. He […]
Inappropriate Medical Devices Used in Children’s Spinal Surgeries
Medical devices play a critical role in modern healthcare, however patient safety should always remain the top priority in their use. It is one thing when a medical device malfunctions or does not have the desired effect on the patient, but the use of inappropriate devices for purposes outside their design, in surgery on a […]
HSE Admits Liability After Young Mother Dies Following Brain Injury
David O’Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department has represented Amanda Murphy and her family for a number of years. Amanda, a former school principal was placed on a ventilator in 2020, following a brain injury sustained in 2016. Sadly she died on 21st May 2022. Her dependants’ action against the HSE was settled this […]
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 paving the way for Assisted Decision-Making in Ireland. Treasa Norrby, from our Ballina […]
HSE apologies to family of man who died in hospital
Our Medical Negligence Department in Galway 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 submitted by our Medical Negligence Department on behalf of the Best family. […]
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 people who have adverse outcomes consult a lawyer to take a medical negligence case. Roger Murray SC, Head […]
Galway hospital apologises after young father’s death following surgery
Our Roger Murray SC represented the family of Shane Banks, in Ireland’s longest running inquest last year, and again in the High Court this week. Mr. Banks died in June 2019, following surgery for treatable lung cancer at University Hospital Galway. A 43 year old lecturer in business at Sligo Insitiute of Technology, Mr. Banks […]
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 gynaecologist Pallany Pillay, who was the proprietor of the now closed private maternity […]
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 Hospital in Navan for a planned laparoscopic […]