Medical Negligence Claims

Like all medicines, vaccines can occasionally cause side effects in some people. Accordingly, it is recognised that there exists some level of risk to the recipient in taking the vaccine. These risks can vary in severity and frequency.

Negligent failure to take appropriate precautions to prevent or limit the exposure to and spread of coronavirus among non-infected patients in hospitals could give rise to claims.

While many provisions have been implemented in Ireland to protect the safety and welfare of workers who are deemed essential, the question still remains as to whether the safeguards are sufficient.

The delayed government intervention and lack of planning have exposed vulnerable residents of the nursing homes, the staff and their families to the virus.

The frustrating tragedy of the deaths of residents in nursing homes in Ireland is that more could have been done to prevent the stop of the virus.

A fatal injury claim* can be taken by the next of kin of a deceased if the death is caused by the wrongful act of another. Although no monetary sum can fill the void left when you lose a loved one, the compensation that your family could receive can help.

It is understood that deaths connected to residential care facilities account for more than half of all Covid-19 deaths registered to date.

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