Stroke misdiagnosis claims Even when a stroke is diagnosed immediately, the consequences can be tragic. If a medical practitioner fails to recognise the warning signs and symptoms, the effects are far worse. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to claim. Early indications of a stroke include: […]
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One of the key factors in the successful treatment of cancer is timely diagnosis. If the diagnosis of your cancer is delayed due to negligence, you may be able to claim financial damages. Cancer misdiagnosis claims include claims for the following kinds of cancer: Bowel Breast Cervical Lung Prostate Ovarian Skin Testicular Pancreatic Bowel cancer
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A fatal medical negligence claim is a legal action taken where a person dies as a result of medical negligence.* Damages can include financial loss, funeral expenses, mental distress, and other expenses incurred. All fatal injury claims are initially sent to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). The PIAB will take the same approach as it
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Unmarried couples do not share the same rights and obligations as married couples or couples in a civil partnership. If they are cohabitants, however, they may have some rights. Unmarried couple’s rights An unmarried couple does not have any legal rights unless they are cohabitants. To qualify for rights as a cohabiting couple, a childless
Relationship breakdown is emotionally distressing, so ensure you are legally and physically protected by consulting a solicitor for issues relating to: Divorce Annulment Civil partnership dissolution Setting aside a cohabitation agreement Separation Domestic violence Divorce Proceedings If your marriage is beyond saving, you may apply to court for a decree of divorce. In order to meet the
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Divorce is a difficult process – emotionally, financially, and legally – so it should not be considered unless all other options have been exhausted. However, if you decide to dissolve your marriage, these are the steps in Ireland: Live apart for two years: You must have been living apart for two of the previous three
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Concerned that your foreign divorce may not be recognised in Ireland? Divorces granted after 1986 are governed by two key pieces of legislation (Divorces granted before 1986 are governed by common law rules): The Domicile and Recognition of Foreign Divorces Act (1986). This act specifies that if either spouse was domiciled in the jurisdiction granting the
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It is important to review your family’s overall financial and personal circumstances when determining how best to provide for both parties to a divorce. This involves examining how the assets were acquired, which assets each party brought to the marriage, the parties’ ages, and the future financial responsibilities of each party. Here are some questions
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Cohabitation is a prevailing social trend where two adults live together in a committed and intimate relationship without being married, civil partners, or related within the prohibited degrees of relationship. In order to determine whether a relationship qualifies as cohabitation, several factors need to be considered, such as the duration of the relationship, the nature
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Adopting a child is a wonderful experience, but there are legal issues to consider. These can be simplified if you have a skilled solicitor on your side. To adopt a child in Ireland, you must meet certain criteria. You will be assessed by an accredited adoption agency or Tusla social worker via several interviews and
