Family of woman who died after she stopped eating and drinking hope inquest ‘will save lives into the future’
Our Roger Murray represented the family of Ashling Fitzgerald at a recent inquest into her death. The family said they hoped that her story would help highlight “how difficult it is for mental health patients and their families to access care”. Media Links Irish Mirror Irish Independent Photo credit: Collins Photo Agency
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
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 number of educational psychologists, yet still remained undiagnosed. […]
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 opportunity to review maternal patient care which […]
€1.5m interim settlement for girl brain injured at birth
The High Court has approved an interim settlement of €1.5 million in the case of a now 15-year-old girl who was brain injured at birth. Our David O’Malley, who represented the family, quoted at The Four Courts: “Sarah is waiting over 11 years for adequate PPO legislation. This is the fourth time the case has […]
High Court Ruling on Fatal Injury Case
The fatal injury case of Ann Moyles was ruled today in the High Court. The case concerned the death of Mrs. Moyles in December 2017. She attended A&E in Mayo General Hospital. Her condition deteriorated and she died a few days later. Regrettably, deficiencies in her care led to her demise. The HSE admitted liability […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]