Inquest into cancer patients death in a Galway hospital
The longest running medical inquest in the history of the State was conducted into the death in a Galway Hospital of 43 year old cancer patient Mr Shane Banks. The family of the late Mr Banks was represented by Mr Roger Murray SC, Partner and Head of the Medical Negligence Department with Callan Tansey Solicitors. […]
Inquest into birth of stillborn baby at Drogheda hospital
Pamela Clarke told the inquest into the death of her fourth child Willow, that she cannot understand how a perfectly healthy baby could die in what should have been the safest place. Ms. Clarke delivered her stillborn baby Willow, following induction at 38 weeks, on August 15th, 2018. Ms. Clarke was referred by Cavan General […]
Did the State Gather Information Without Parents’ Consent?
In the late 1990s and early 2000’s, over a hundred families took legal actions against the State alleging failure to provide appropriate education and supports for their autistic children.
High Court Approves Interim Settlement of €3.41 Million After Virtual Mediation
The parents of a 4 year old child with cerebral palsy have welcomed the use of Mediation to help get their daughter the care she needs.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS NEEDS TO IMPROVE, FAMILY CLAIMS
The Limerick city coroner has recommended improved communication between private and public hospitals.
Historic Recognition for Sligo Solicitor
Roger Murray, joint Head of Medical Negligence at Callan Tansey, was among the very first solicitors in the State to be granted Letters of Patent of Precedence on 1 September, 2020.
Could COVID-19 drive important changes in the Irish Court System?
The COVID 19 crisis has been massively disruptive to court sittings as it has to many other essential activities. High Court personal injuries sittings have been suspended since mid-March.
69 year old woman who suffered stroke after being discharged from Sligo Hospital awarded €710,000 lump sum plus €250,000 per year
The family’s solicitor, Roger Murray, said it was a case which was tailor-made for a Periodic Payment Order.
HSE apologises to woman, 69, who suffered stroke after discharge without blood-thinning medication
The HSE has apologised in court to a 69-year old woman who suffered a major stroke after she was discharged from a hospital without her blood-thinning medication.
High Court approves settlement of €710,000 & annual care costs of €250,000 per annum in Periodic Payment Case handled by our Roger Murray, Partner
Mary Moss had continued “unknowingly” for six weeks without her medication, before she had the stroke, the court heard.