Learn about the Dunne Principles, the cornerstone of Irish medical negligence law. Discover how this legal test defines clinical error and its significance in modern claims.
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Experiencing foot drop after a knee replacement? Learn about peroneal nerve damage, your legal rights in Ireland, and how our specialist team can help.
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Worried about legal time limits for birth injury claims? Discover how the 2-year rule works for children in Ireland and why acting early protects your child.
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When you purchase a product, you do so with the expectation that it is safe to use as intended. From a child’s toy to a life-saving medical device, we place our trust in manufacturers to design and produce goods that meet high safety standards. When that trust is broken and a defective product causes harm,
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When Jonathan Hughes was born on 24th November 1980, his family couldn’t have anticipated the lifelong challenges that lay ahead. At 44 years old, Jonathan recently settled a High Court action for €10 million, bringing closure to a case centered on alleged medical negligence during his birth. The settlement highlights significant failings in antenatal and
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When Brian Naughton was born at South Tipperary General Hospital on 6 July 2006, his family had no reason to expect their lives would change forever. But the events surrounding his delivery would lead to nearly two decades of challenges—and a recent High Court settlement of €1.5 million that highlights critical issues in birth injury
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When we seek medical advice, we place our trust in the hands of healthcare professionals. We expect a high standard of care, accurate diagnoses, and timely treatment. Sadly, this trust is sometimes broken, with devastating consequences. The recent High Court settlement in the case of Nicola Murphy, a young mother who died from breast cancer,
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The arrival of a new baby is a time of immense joy and hope. Yet, when complications arise during childbirth, this precious moment can become a source of profound trauma and uncertainty for families. A birth injury can cause not only physical and emotional harm to a mother and baby but also create a lifetime
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When a medical mistake happens, the focus is rightly on the patient and their family. The consequences can be devastating, altering lives forever. However, a recent conference has shed light on another side of this tragedy: the profound emotional and psychological toll these events take on the doctors involved. This, combined with a strained healthcare
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When a child suffers a life-altering injury during birth due to medical negligence, the impact on their family is immeasurable. Recently, a Co Tipperary boy, Graysen Reid, received a €5 million interim settlement after his legal team successfully demonstrated that failures in his care led to an acquired brain injury. This case, resolved through mediation
