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Pat Murphy (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears
Pat Murphy, a father of one, who fell ill with severe chest pains while watching Ireland play Portugal at soccer on television, died later of a ruptured artery after waiting for over nine hours to be seen by a doctor. Media Links RTE Radio Independent.ie & photo...
Covid Vaccine & Man’s Death Not Related, Inquest Told
Our Sorcha King was instructed by the family of the late Roy Butler at a three-day inquest before the Cork City Coroner, Mr Philip Comyn. Roy Butler was 23-years-old when he received the Jcovden (previously COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen) on 12 August 2021. Text messages...
Urgent Need To Introduce The New Regulations on PPO (Periodic Payment Orders)
Our David O'Malley, Joint Managing Partner, who has represented many of those who brought proceedings as a result of being catastrophically injured at birth, said that there is now an urgent need to introduce the new regulations, which appear to be in the offering...
All you need to know if you have an accident while on holiday
Accidents while on holiday are unfortunately quite common. Some of the most common types of accidents that happen on holiday are slip/trip and falls, accidents while engaging recreational activities (e.g. swimming, skiing, day tours, etc,), incidents of food poisoning...
Widower settles action over delay in diagnosing late wife’s cancer
Our Niamh Ni Mhurchu settled a case taken by Mr. Paul Gilroy following the tragic passing of his wife, Mrs. Mary Gilroy. Mr Paul Gilroy sued the Health Service Executive and two general practitioners, the case was settled following mediation. Media Links Irish Times
Fatal accidents on the road
Recent statistics from the European Commission confirm that Ireland has had the most significant increase in road deaths in the period from 2019 to 2023. During this period there has been a 31% increase in road deaths in Ireland. The most recent statistics from An...
Man with misdiagnosed autism settles his High Court case
The Keith Callaghan case was ruled today. In this case, Keith, through his mother Caroline Callaghan, alleged a failure to diagnose autism and/or appropriate education. It is a novel case as Keith was in a special needs school for a number of years and assessed by a...
Concern For Families If Family Courts Bill 2022 Is Enacted
Our Ms. Orlagh Sharkey, Partner and Head of the Family Law Department outlines her concerns for Family Court users if the Family Courts Bill 2022 is enacted in its current form: I recently attended a District Court sitting for family law. There were 74 family law...
Review into Baby & Maternal Deaths
The HSE has announced that a review into baby and maternal deaths covering the years 2021 – 2023 is scheduled to commence later this year. It is anticipated that the time period for the review will be extended. The terms of reference are awaited. This is a welcome...
High Court Approves Settlement in Fatal Road Traffic Accident
Our Caroline McLaughlin, Partner in our Personal Injury Department acted on behalf of the family of Stephen Alexander in a fatal injury action. Mr. Alexander died following a road traffic accident on the N25 Bergerin, New Ross, Co. Wexford on 4 December, 2017. Mr....
