Medical Negligence Claims

HOMS Assist wins Dublin's Personal Injury / Medical Negligence Law Firm 2025. Learn about our expert services and how we help clients achieve justice.

HOMS Assist Awarded Dublin Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Law Firm of 2025

Hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to justice have paid off as we are thrilled to announce that HOMS Assist has been recognised as Dublin’s Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Law Firm of 2025. This prestigious accolade is a testament to the incredible efforts of our team and the trust our valued clients have …

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Explore Leona Macken’s cervical cancer screening case, HSE’s apology, and your steps for medical negligence support and action in Ireland.

HSE Apology to Leona Macken and What It Means for Cervical Cancer Screening Failings

When the Health Service Executive (HSE) issues a public apology for failings in cervical screening, the reverberations extend far beyond the courtroom. The story of Leona Macken, a 38-year-old mother of two, demands our attention—not as a footnote, but as a call for transparency, accountability, and reform in Ireland’s healthcare system. This blog explores what …

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Celebrating Excellence at HOMS Assist with the Promotion of Áine McSweeney and Cliodhna Finnin

HOMS Assist is proud to announce the promotion of two outstanding solicitors, Áine McSweeney and Cliodhna Finnin. These career milestones reflect not only their exceptional legal skills but also their dedication to our clients and our firm. Marking Milestones in Legal Expertise Robert Bourke, Partner in charge, offers his congratulations, stating, “Congratulations to our solicitors …

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A mother at Cork University Hospital received the wrong newborn. Learn about the legal outcome, patient rights, and what families can do after medical negligence.

Baby mix-up at Cork hospital brings medical negligence into focus

A shocking incident at Cork University Hospital has sparked renewed public attention on medical negligence and patient safety across Ireland. When Catherine Shine was handed the wrong newborn, her experience became an example of how even brief errors can result in distress, legal action and a push for lasting change in our healthcare system. When …

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Learn what happened in the €2m settlement for Evan McCurry’s medical negligence claim and how families can pursue justice and support in similar cases.

Boy aged 8 receives €2 million interim settlement in Children’s Health Ireland case

A recent case brought before the High Court in Dublin has brought renewed attention to the challenges and complexities surrounding medical negligence claims in Ireland. Eight-year-old Evan McCurry, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury following surgery as a baby, has secured a €2 million interim payment after his family’s legal action against Children’s Health Ireland …

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Audit finds nearly 70 percent of hip surgeries on children in two hospitals were unnecessary. Read what happened, the impact, and what families can do now.

Nearly 70 Percent of Hip Surgeries on Children at Irish Hospitals Unnecessary, Audit Reveals

When parents entrust their children’s care to top medical professionals, they expect only the highest standards of safety and expertise. That trust has been shaken to the core after a major hip surgery audit revealed that nearly 70 percent of operations on young children at two leading Irish hospitals were unnecessary. This revelation has left …

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Esther Flynn’s family calls for an inquest after her hospital death from overdose, highlighting the importance of answers in medical negligence cases.

Family Demands Answers after Settlement in Hospital Dosage Death

The sudden and heartbreaking loss of Esther Flynn, who died following the prescription of the wrong dosage of blood-thinning medication, has thrust the issues of medical negligence and patient safety back into the public eye. Her family’s determined plea for an inquest, even after settling a High Court action against the HSE, serves as a …

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Learn about the €800,000 settlement awarded for delayed hearing loss treatment and explore your rights in medical negligence cases with expert insights.

Man Settles for €800,000 After a 10-Year Delay in Diagnosing His Hearing Loss

When trust in healthcare systems falters, the personal and lifelong consequences can be devastating. This was painfully evident in a recent High Court case involving a young man, Padraig Byrne, from Co Carlow, Ireland. A decade-long delay in diagnosing his hearing loss led to a settlement totalling €800,000. Alongside this, a separate case saw a …

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Learn key lessons from Abigail McGeough’s case to advocate for your child’s safety in the healthcare system. Find support for medical negligence claims.

When the System Fails: Lessons from Abigail McGeough’s Tragic Story

Healthcare is built on trust. Parents trust that when they bring their child to a medical professional, those entrusted with their care will do everything possible to protect and heal them. But what happens when that trust is shattered? The heartbreaking story of 12-year-old Abigail McGeough’s passing highlights a deeply flawed system and the need …

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Learn about birth injury claims, medical negligence causes, and how expert solicitors like HOMS Assist can support affected families to seek justice and compensation.

Understanding Medical Negligence and Birth Injury Claims

The tragic circumstances surrounding medical negligence claims, like those of Anna and Gerard Gilligan, are a harrowing reminder of the crucial importance of patient safety within medical settings. Their case against University Hospital Galway (UHG) brought to light severe shortcomings in obstetric care, leading to the untimely death of their baby, Ailbhe. Such cases resonate …

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