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...

€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...

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...

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...