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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Inquest Into Woman’s Death Due To Penicillin Allergy
An inquest was held into the death of Mrs. Patricia Bewick at Tralee Circuit Court on July 14th 2022. Mrs. Bewick, from Tarbert, Co. Kerry was a much loved mother and grandmother who had a penicillin allergy. She died in University Hospital Kerry on the July 17th 2019, shortly after taking penicillin prescribed at her […]
Medical Negligence Case From 46 Years Ago Settled
The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 against the HSE over the circumstances of the birth, 46 years ago, of a woman with Cerebral Palsy. Paula Corcoran from Sligo was born in Galway Regional Hospital in 1976. It is believed to be the first medical negligence case to deal with events from more […]
Why We Need The Provisions Of The Patient Safety Bill (2019)
None of us expect to be harmed as a patient in healthcare. Yet in Ireland as many as 1 in 8 patients suffer harm while using using healthcare services. Here our Johan Verbruggen addresses queries he has received about the Patient Safety Bill(2019), which is currently before the Dail.
Medical Negligence Claims for Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis
We represent many clients who have had a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can cause upset, stress and anxiety to the patient and their loved ones. A misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of cancer can lead to even more distress, and feelings of anger, blame, mistrust and resentment. To improve patient outcomes it […]