Medical Negligence Claims

When a newborn’s life hangs in the balance, every moment counts. The recent High Court approval of a €7 million settlement for a 17-year-old with severe brain injuries serves as a stark reminder of what happens when medical care falls short of acceptable standards. This landmark case, approved on 9th October 2025, has far-reaching implications […]

When we seek medical care, we place our trust in the hands of professionals we believe are qualified, competent, and held to the highest standards. However, a recent investigation has brought to light a deeply concerning case involving an ophthalmologist, Dr Gavriel Simha Furedi, which raises serious questions about the systems designed to protect patient

A new report on sepsis experiences in Ireland, published by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, has brought the stark realities of this life-threatening condition into sharp focus. The report, titled Patient and Healthcare Staff Stories Project: Experiences of Sepsis, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance, documents the profound impact of serious infections on patients, families, and healthcare

The Health Service Executive’s recent announcement that a comprehensive review of child hip surgery cases won’t begin until January 2025 has left hundreds of Irish families in limbo. For parents whose children may have undergone unnecessary operations, this delay adds another layer of uncertainty to an already devastating situation. The announcement comes after a clinical

As a medical negligence solicitor, I witness firsthand the devastating consequences when our healthcare system buckles under pressure, writes Áine McSweeney, solicitor. The current overcrowding crisis affecting hospitals across Ireland isn’t merely a statistic—it’s a reality that places vulnerable patients at serious risk and raises significant concerns about the standard of care they receive. Recent commentary

The recent revelations surrounding pediatric scoliosis treatment at Temple Street Hospital have sent shockwaves across Ireland. Heartbreaking stories, such as the tragic case of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt who died after waiting years for spinal surgery, have sparked public outcry and left many families feeling betrayed and desperate for answers. At HOMS Assist, we have

Mistakes in reading medical scans have far-reaching consequences. From 2020 to 2024, a staggering 193 errors in medical imaging were reported in HSE hospitals, according to new data. While some errors were minor, 24 were classified as major or extreme, leading to severe harm, disability, or even death. These revelations are a sobering reminder of

Healthcare is a domain where trust and accountability form the bedrock of patient safety and care quality. Yet, when these fundamental principles are compromised, the results can be devastating. The tragic case of Simon Sherry highlights the profound consequences of alleged medical negligence, raising critical questions about the measures in place to protect patient welfare

Medical negligence shatters lives, leaving families devastated and questioning how preventable tragedies could have been avoided. The recent High Court ruling involving the late Daniel O’Leary, a 91-year-old resident of County Cork, is a stark illustration of the grave consequences of delays in medical care. This tragic case serves as a poignant reminder of the