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 […]
Inquest into death of retired teacher Declan Sweeney
The family of the late Declan Sweeney, from left, his wife Noleen, son Ronan and daughters Sonia and Michelle. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin Our Roger Murray SC recently represented the family of the late Declan Sweeney at an inquest into his death. Mr. Sweeney (78), from Newbridge, Co. Kildare was a retired vice-principal […]
Erb’s Palsy Birth Injury
The Medical Negligence team at Callan Tansey Solicitors LLP has successfully represented many people with Erb’s Palsy. Our work has got explanations from the hospitals concerned as to how this injury occurred. We have also secured compensation for this birth injury for our clients. In fact, Johan Verbruggen, Associate Solicitor in our Galway office has […]
Overcrowding impacts Emergency Department Medical Negligence claims
The staff at hospital Accident and Emergency Departments provide vital and valuable services to the entire community. However, Emergency Department Medical Negligence claims account for almost 15% of all Medical Negligence claims. The most recent studies have shown a 50% increase in the number of reported ‘clinical incidents’ in emergency medicine over a four year […]
Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawsuits and Cases
Cancer misdiagnosis victims may be able to file a medical negligence, or medical malpractice, lawsuit against the doctor or other party responsible for the cancer misdiagnosis. When filing a lawsuit against another party, the patient or patient’s family is referred to as the plaintiff. The doctor or other party in question is referred to as […]
Women’s Health: The Cervical Scandal and the Fight for Mandatory Open Disclosure
We should never have heard of Vicky Phelan or Ruth Morrissey or any of the other women affected by the cervical cancer scandal. At least not for being young women and mothers and terminally ill with cervical cancer. Because a system that was supposed to protect them let them down very badly. Their bravery and […]
Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
The World Health Organisations first Global Report on sepsis found that death from sepsis accounts for 20% of all deaths worldwide. Sepsis kills 11 million people each year. Here Johan Verbruggen outlines the symptoms, causes and treatment of sepsis and how we support patients and families who have suffered from sepsis infection. What is Sepsis? […]
Woman who had cyst on her brain receives €3 Million Settlement
Our Roger Murray SC represents a woman who, through her sister, sued the HSE claiming a cyst on her brain was not diagnosed for over two years. Her High Court action was settled with an interim payment of €3 million. The 30 year old woman, who cannot be identified by order of the court, needs […]
What Happens At An Inquest?
An inquest is an official enquiry, held in public and led by a Coroner (sometimes held with a jury) to enquire into the cause of a sudden, unexplained or violent death. In the case of some deaths an inquest is legally required.
HSE Apologises to parents after death of newborn baby
Almost five years after the death of newborn baby Danny Ryan, the HSE has apologised to his parents, Brenda and Michael. An inquest in June 2019 heard the cause of Danny’s death was severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen. The case, which was before the Court for ruling on the statutory award for […]